CHRONIC HEART CHRONIC HEART FAILUREFAILURE
Faculty of MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of BrawijayaUniversity of Brawijaya
Introduction
Definition : Heart Failure “The situation when the heart is incapable of maintaining a cardiac output adequate to accommodate metabolic requirements and the venous return.“ E. Braunwald
“Pathophysiological state in which an abnormality of cardiac function is responsible for the failure of the heart to pump blood at a rate commensurate with the requirements of the metabolizing tissues.” Euro Heart J; 2001. 22: 1527-1560
DEFINITION OF HEART FAILURE. Criteria 1 and 2 should be fulfilled in all cases
1. Symptoms of heart failure(at rest or during exercise)
And2. Objective evidence of cardiac dysfunction
(at rest)And
(in cases where the diagnosis is in doubt)3. Response to treatment directed towards
heart failureTask Force Report. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure. European Society of Cardiology.2001
EPIDEMIOLOGYEPIDEMIOLOGY
Europe
The prevalence of symptomatic HF range from 0.4-2%.10 million HF pts in 900 million total population
USA
nearly 5 million HF pts. ± 500,000 pts are D/ HF for the 1st time each year. Last 10 years number of hospitalizations has increased.Nearly 300,000 patients die of HF each year.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult 2001
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS in HEART FAILUREDESCRIPTIVE TERMS in HEART FAILURE
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1528
Acute vs Chronic Heart Failure Systolic vs Diastolic Heart Failure Right vs Left Heart Failure Mild , Moderate, Severe Heart Failure
New York Heart Association (NYHA) New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification of Heart FailureClassification of Heart Failure
Class – INo limitation : ordinary physical exercise does not cause undue fatigue, dyspnoea or palpita-tions.
Class – IISlight limitation of physical activity : comfor-table at rest but ordinary activity results in fatigue, dyspnoea, or palpitation.
Class - IIIMarked limitation of physical activity : comfor-table at rest but less than ordinary activity results in symptoms.
Class - IVUnable to carry out any physical activity with-out discomfort : symptoms of heart failure are present even at rest with increased discomfort with any physical activity.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1531
(Adapted from Williams JF et al., Circulation. 1995; 92 : 2764-2784)
ACC/AHA – A New Approach To The Classification of HF Stage Descriptions Examples
A Patient who is at high risk for developing HF but has no structural disorder of the heart.
Hypertension; CAD; DM; rheumatic fever; cardiomyopathy.
B Patient with a structural disorder of the heart but who has never developed symptoms of HF.
LV hypertrophy or fibrosis; LV dilatation; asymptomatic VHD; MI.
C Patient with past or current symptoms of HF associated with underlying structural heart disease.
Dyspnea or fatigue ec LV systolic dysfunction; asymptomatic patients with HF.
D Patient with end-stage disease Frequently hospitalized pts ; pts awaiting heart transplantation etc
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult 2001
Stage A Stage B Stage C Stage D
Pts with :• Hypertension• CAD• DM• Cardiotoxins• FHx CM
THERAPY• Treat Hypertension• Stop smoking • Treat lipid disorders• Encourage regular
exercise• Stop alcohol
& drug use• ACE inhibition
Pts with :• Previous MI• LV systolic
dysfunction• Asymptomatic
Valvular disease
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A• ACE inhibitor • Beta-blockers
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A• Drugs for routine use:
• diuretic• ACE inhibitor• Beta-blockers• digitalis
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A,B and C• Mechanical assist
device• Heart transplantation• Continuous IV
inotrphic infusions for palliation
Pts who have marked symptoms at rest despite maximal medical therapy.
Pts with :
• Struct. HD
• Shortness of breath and fatigue, reduce exercise tolerance
Struct.Heart Disease
DevelopSymp.of
HF
Refract. Symp.of HF at rest
Stages in the evolution of HF and recommended therapy by stage
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult 2001
EVOLUTION OF CLINICAL STAGES
NORMAL
Asymptomatic LV Dysfunction
CompensatedCHF
DecompensatedCHF
No symptomsNormal exerciseNormal LV fxn
No symptomsNormal exerciseAbnormal LV fxn
No symptoms ExerciseAbnormal LV fxn
Symptoms ExerciseAbnormal LV fxn
RefractoryCHF
Symptoms not controlled with treatment
Evolution of the Concept of Heart Evolution of the Concept of Heart Failure 1950 to 2000Failure 1950 to 2000
1950 2000 Aetiology Hypertension CHD Valvular heart dis Hypertension Dilated CMP
Natural Course Slowly progressive Slowly progressive (remodelling) or unpredictable and rapid ( coronary event )Understanding Hemodynamic model Neurohormonal model
Common cause Pulmonary infection Sudden deathof death Pump failure
Arrhythmia Atrial Ventricular
Treatment goal Control edema Improve quality of life Slowing Heart Rate + reduce mortality + reduce hospitalization
Patophysiology of C H F
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Block diagram of left ventricular pump performance(Little, 2001)
Output
PULMONARY VENOUSPRESSURE
CARDIAC OUTPUT
Filling EmptyingED volume x EFeffective = Stroke
volume
Heartrate
x
Diastolic function Systolic function
LV DistensibilityRelaxationLeft atriumMitral valvePericardium
ContractilityAfterloadPreloadStructure
SYSTOLIC FAILURE
NormalNormaldiastolicchamberdistensibility
Left Ventricular Volume
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Left Ventricular Volume
Left
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DIASTOLIC FAILURE
Decreaseddiastolicchamberdistensibility
PRESSURE – VOLUME CURVE OF SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC FAILUREPRESSURE – VOLUME CURVE OF SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC FAILURE
(Zile & Brutsaert 2002)
Abnormalrelaxation
A B
Pericardialrestraint
D
Chamberdilation
C
Increasedchamber stiffness
Left
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Left ventricular volume
Mechanisms that cause diastolic dysfunction. (Zile, 1990)
DETERMINANTS OF
VENTRICULAR FUNCTION
STROKE VOLUME
PRELOAD
CONTRACTILITY
CARDIAC OUTPUT
HEART RATE
- Synergistic LV contraction - LV wall integrity - Valvular competence
AFTERLOAD
Frank-Starling Law
NormalCompensated
CHF
Normal C.O.
LVEDP
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Ventricular Function Curve:Frank-Starlings
Congestion
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LVEDV
The Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
Hurst. The Heart. Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure.10th ed. 688
Pathophysiological Sequence of CHF
Heart Failure
Inadequate Cardiac Output
( ) O2 Delivery (rest and/or exercise)
Systemic Vasoconstriction
SAS (NE)) RAAS (A-II)() Flow to Skin, Gut, and Renal Circulations
Activation ofRAS and ANS
Neurohormonal Activation
Hurst. The Heart. Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure.10 th ed. 688
Frank-Starling Effect
Ventricular dilatation
Wall stress
O2 consumption Coronary perfusion
SNS
Renin release
Angiotensin II
VasoconstrictionGrowth factors
Hypertrophy Apoptosis
ALDO
Fluid accumulationCollagen depositionMyofibril necrosis
Preload Afterload
SNS: sympathetic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system up-regulation
IncreasedNorepinephrine levels
DirectMyocardial toxicity
Myocyte dysfunction
Myocytenecrosis
IntracellularCa2+ overload/
Energy depletion
Apoptosis
DecreasedRenal blood
flow
Activation of theRAA system
Increased HR, PVR & arteriolar vasoconstriction
Increased myocardialoxygen demand
IncreasedAngiotensin II &
Aldosteron
Na+ & water retention
Vasoconstriction Cardiac remodeling
Cesario et.al; Reviews in cardiovascular medicine, vol 3, no.1, 2002
Causes of Heart Failure
Myocardial Damage or Disease Infarction (Acute) / Ischemia Myocarditis Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Excess Load on Ventricle Volume/ Pressure Overload
Resistance to Flow into VentricleCardiac Arrhythmias
Primary Changes in CHF
Site ofFailure
BackwardFailure
ForwardFailure
Right HeartFailure
( ) SystemicVenousPressure
( ) ejectionintoPulmonaryArtery
Left HeartFailure
( ) PulmonaryVenousPressure
( ) ejectioninto aorta
MI-INDUCED HEART FAILUREMyocardial Damage
Contractility
Pump Performance
SAS DriveVasoconstriction
Systolic Work Load
RAAS SYSTEMFLUID RETENTION
Diagnosis of C H FDiagnosis of C H F
IDENTIFICATIONS OF HF PATIENTSIDENTIFICATIONS OF HF PATIENTS
With a Syndrome of Decrease With a Syndrome of Decrease Exercise ToleranceExercise Tolerance
With a Syndrome of Fluid RetentionWith a Syndrome of Fluid Retention With No Symptoms or Symptoms of With No Symptoms or Symptoms of
Another Cardiac or Non Cardiac Another Cardiac or Non Cardiac DisorderDisorder
(MI, Arrythmias, Pulmonary or (MI, Arrythmias, Pulmonary or Systemic Thromboembolic Events)Systemic Thromboembolic Events)
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNSYMPTOMS AND SIGN
Breathlessness, Ankle Swelling, FatiqueBreathlessness, Ankle Swelling, Fatique→ → Characteristic SymptomsCharacteristic Symptoms
Peripheral Oedema, JVP ↑, HepatomegalyPeripheral Oedema, JVP ↑, Hepatomegaly→ → Signs of Congestion of Systemic VeinsSigns of Congestion of Systemic Veins
SS33 , Pulmonary Rales , Pulmonary Rales , Cardiac Murmur , Cardiac Murmur
E C GE C G A low Predictive ValueA low Predictive Value LAH and LVH May Be Associated wit LV DysfunctionLAH and LVH May Be Associated wit LV Dysfunction Anterior Q-wave and LBBB a good predictors of EF Anterior Q-wave and LBBB a good predictors of EF ↓↓↓↓ Detecting Arrhytmias as Causative of HFDetecting Arrhytmias as Causative of HF
CHEST X-RAYCHEST X-RAY
A Part of Initial Diagnosis of HFA Part of Initial Diagnosis of HF→ → Cardiomegaly, Pulmonary CongestionCardiomegaly, Pulmonary Congestion
Relationship Between Radiological Signs andRelationship Between Radiological Signs and Haemodynamic Findings may Depend on the Haemodynamic Findings may Depend on the DurationDuration and Severity HFand Severity HF
HAEMATOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRYHAEMATOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY A Part of Routine DiagnosticA Part of Routine Diagnostic
Hb, Leucocyte, PlateletsHb, Leucocyte, Platelets Electrolytes, Creatinine, Glucose, Hepatic Electrolytes, Creatinine, Glucose, Hepatic
Enzyme, UrinalysisEnzyme, Urinalysis TSH, C-RP, Uric AcidTSH, C-RP, Uric Acid
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHYECHOCARDIOGRAPHY The Preferred MethodsThe Preferred Methods Helpful in Determining the AetiologyHelpful in Determining the Aetiology Follow Up of Patients Heart FailureFollow Up of Patients Heart Failure
PULMONARY FUNCTIONSPULMONARY FUNCTIONS A Little Value in Diagnosis Heart FailureA Little Value in Diagnosis Heart Failure Usefull in Excluding Respiratory DiseasesUsefull in Excluding Respiratory Diseases
EXERCISE TESTINGEXERCISE TESTING
Focused on Functional, Treatment Assessment Focused on Functional, Treatment Assessment andand PrognosticPrognostic
STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAPHYSTRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY For Detecting IschaemiaFor Detecting Ischaemia Viability StudyViability Study
NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGYNUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY Not Recommended as a Routine Use
CMR CMR ( CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)( CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)
Recommended if Other Imaging Techniques not Provided Diagnostic Answer
INVASIVE INVESTIGATIONINVASIVE INVESTIGATION
Elucidating the Cause and Prognostic Elucidating the Cause and Prognostic InformationsInformations
Coronary Angiography :Coronary Angiography : in CAD’s Patientsin CAD’s Patients
Haemodynamic Monitoring : Haemodynamic Monitoring : To Assess Diagnostic and Treatment of HFTo Assess Diagnostic and Treatment of HF
Endomyocardial Biopsy :Endomyocardial Biopsy : in Patients with Unexplained HFin Patients with Unexplained HF
NATRIURETIC PEPTIDESNATRIURETIC PEPTIDES
Cardiac Function Cardiac Function ↓↓ ↓↓ (LV Function ↓↓)(LV Function ↓↓) → → ↑↑ ↑↑ Plasma Natriuretic Peptide Plasma Natriuretic Peptide
ConcentrationConcentration (Diagnostic Blood Use for HF)(Diagnostic Blood Use for HF)
Natriuretic Peptide Natriuretic Peptide ↑↑ ↑↑ :: Greatest Risk of CV EventsGreatest Risk of CV EventsNatriuretic Peptide Natriuretic Peptide ↓↓ ↓↓ :: Improve Outcome in Patients withImprove Outcome in Patients with
Treatment Treatment Identify Pts. With Asymptomatic LVIdentify Pts. With Asymptomatic LV
Dysfunction (MI, CAD) Dysfunction (MI, CAD)
Suspected Heart FailureSuspected Heart Failure Because of symptoms and Because of symptoms and
signssigns
Assess Presence of Cardiac Disease by ECG, Assess Presence of Cardiac Disease by ECG, X-Ray or NatriureticPeptides (Where X-Ray or NatriureticPeptides (Where
Available)Available)
Imaging by Echocardiography Imaging by Echocardiography (Nuclear Angiography or MRI Where (Nuclear Angiography or MRI Where
Available)Available)
Assess Etiology, Degree, Precipitating Assess Etiology, Degree, Precipitating Factors and Type of Cardiac Factors and Type of Cardiac
DysfunctionDysfunction
Tests AbnormalTests Abnormal
Tests AbnormalTests Abnormal
Choose TherapyChoose Therapy
ALGORITHM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE HFALGORITHM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE HF
If NormalIf NormalHeart FailureHeart Failure
UnlikelyUnlikely
Additional Diagnosis Tests Additional Diagnosis Tests Where Appropriate (e.g. Where Appropriate (e.g. Coronary Angiography)Coronary Angiography)
If NormalIf NormalHeart Failure Heart Failure
UnlikelyUnlikely
(ESC, 2001)(ESC, 2001)
Treatment of C H F
Aims of Treatment
1. Preventiona) Prevention and/or controlling of diseases leading
to cardiac dysfunction and heart failure b) Prevention of progression to heart failure once
cardiac dysfunction is established
2. Morbidity Maintenance or improvement in quality of life
3. Mortality Increased duration of life
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
ACC/AHA & EUROPE (ESC) 2001GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT
OF HEART FAILURE
ACE-inhibitor→ Use as first line therapy→ Should be up titrated to the dosages shown in the large
clinical trial, and not titrated based on symptomatic
improvement DIURETIC → to control fluid overload Β-BLOCKER
→ For all patients with stable mild-severe HF on standard treatment
ACC/AHA & EUROPE (ESC) 2001GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT
OF HEART FAILURE
Aldosteron Receptor Antagonis→ in advance HF ( NYHA III-IV )
DIGOXIN → in AF (atrial fibrillation)→ May be added for symptom relief
ARB→ Considered in patients not tolerate ACE- inhibitors and not on β - blocker
Management Outline
Establish that the patient has HF.
Ascertain presenting features: pulmonary oedema, exertional breathlessness, fatigue, peripheral oedema
Assess severity of symptoms
Determine aetiology of heart failure
Identify precipitating and exacerbating factors
Identify concomitant diseases
Estimate prognosis
Anticipate complications
Counsel patient and relatives
Choose appropriate management
Monitor progress and manage accordingly
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
TREATMENT
Correction of aggravating factors
MEDICATIONS
EndocarditisObesityHypertensionPhysical activityDietary excess
PregnancyArrhythmias (AF)InfectionsHyperthyroidismThromboembolism
Treatment options Non-pharmacological management
General advice and measuresExercise and exercise training
Pharmacological therapyAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsDiureticsBeta-adrenoceptor antagonistsAldosterone receptor antagonistsAngiotensin receptor antagonistsCardiac glycosidesVasodilator agents (nitrates/hydralazine)Positive inotropic agentsAnticoagulationAntiarrhythmic agentsOxygen
Devices and surgeryRevascularization (catheter interventions and surgery), other forms of surgeryPacemakersImplantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)Heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, artificial heartUltrafiltration, haemodialysis
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failureEuropean Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
PHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY
DIURETICS
Improved symptoms
Decreasedmortality
Preventionof CHF
yes ? ?
Vasodil.(Nitrates) yes yes ?
DIGOXIN yes = minimal
INOTROPES yes mort. ?
Other neurohormonal control drugs yes + / - ?
ACEI yes YES yes
NeurohumoralControl
NO
yes
no
no
YES
YES
TREATMENT
NormalAsymptomaticLV dysfunctionEF <40%
Symptomatic CHFNYHA II
InotropesSpecialized therapyTransplant
Symptomatic CHFNYHA - IV
Symptomatic CHFNYHA - III
Secondary preventionModification of physical activity
ACEI Diuretics mildNeurohormonal inhibitors Digoxin?
Loop Diuretics
Pharmacological therapy
Stage A Stage B Stage C Stage D
Pts with :• Hypertension• CAD• DM• Cardiotoxins• FHx CM
THERAPY• Treat Hypertension• Stop smoking • Treat lipid disorders• Encourage regular
exercise• Stop alcohol
& drug use• ACE inhibition
Pts with :• Previous MI• LV systolic
dysfunction• Asymptomatic
Valvular disease
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A• ACE inhibitor • Beta-blockers
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A• Drugs for routine use:
• diuretic• ACE inhibitor• Beta-blockers• digitalis
THERAPY• All measures under
stage A,B and C• Mechanical assist
device• Heart transplantation• Continuous IV
inotrphic infusions for palliation
Pts who have marked symptoms at rest despite maximal medical therapy.
Pts with :
• Struct. HD
• Shortness of breath and fatigue, reduce exercise tolerance
Struct.Heart Disease
DevelopSymp.of
HF
Refract. Symp.of HF at rest
Stages in the evolution of HF and recommended therapy by stage
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult 2001
1. ACE INHIBITOR
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Recommended as first-line therapy.
Should be uptitrated to the dosages shown to be effective in the large, controlled trials, and not titrated based on symptomatic improvement.
Moderate renal insufficiency and a relatively low blood pressure (serum creatinine 250 µmol.l-1 and systolic BP 90 mmHg) are not contraindications.
Absolute contraindications: bilateral renal artery stenosis and angioedema.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
Venous Vasodilatation
MIXEDCalcium antagonists -adrenergic Blockers
ACEIAngiotensin II inhibitors
K+ channel activatorsNitroprusside
VENOUSNitrates
Molsidomine
ARTERIALMinoxidil
Hydralazine
VASODILATORS
CLASSIFICATION
Arterial Vasodilatation
VASOCONSTRICTION VASODILATATION
Kininogen
Kallikrein
Inactive Fragments
Angiotensinogen
Angiotensin IRENIN
Kininase IIInhibitor
ALDOSTERONE
SYMPATHETICVASOPRESSIN
PROSTAGLANDINStPA
ANGIOTENSIN II
BRADYKININ
ACEI
MECHANISM OF ACTION
A.C.E.
ACEI
HEMODYNAMIC EFFECTSArteriovenous Vasodilatation
- PAD, PCWP and LVEDP- SVR and BP- CO and exercise tolerance
No change in HR / contractilityMVO2
Renal, coronary and cerebral flowDiuresis and natriuresis
ACEI
ADVANTAGESInhibit LV remodeling post-MIModify the progression of chronic CHF
- Survival- Hospitalizations- Improve the quality of life
In contrast to others vasodilators, do not produce neurohormonal activationor reflex tachycardiaTolerance to its effects does not develop
ACEI
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTSInherent in their mechanism of action
- Hypotension- Hyperkalemia- Angioneurotic edema
Due to their chemical structure- Cutaneous eruptions- Neutropenia,
thrombocytopenia- Digestive upset
- Dry cough- Renal Insuff.
- Dysgeusia- Proteinuria
ACEI
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Renal artery stenosisRenal insufficiencyHyperkalemiaArterial hypotensionIntolerance (due to side effects)
ACE-Inhibitors in Asymptomatic Heart Failure
Development of symptomatic HF Hospitalization of HF
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560SAVE & TRACE StudySAVE & TRACE Study
ACE-Inhibitors in Symptomatic Heart Failure
All patients symptomatic Heart Failure should receive ACE-I.
A) No fluid retention, ACE-I should be given first.
B) With fluid retention, ACE-I + Diuretic
ACE-I : A) improves survival and symptoms.
B) reduces hospitalization.Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
ACE INHIBITORS USED TO TREAT HEART FAILURE
DOSE RANGE TARGET DOSE FORDRUG (mg) FREQUENCY SURVIVAL BENEFIT*
Captopril 6.25 – 150 Three times daily 50 mg three times dailyEnalapril 2.5 – 20 Twice daily 10 mg twice dailyLisinopril 2.5 – 40 Daily -Ramipril 2.5 – 10 Once or twice daily 5 mg twice dailyQuinapril 5 – 20 Twice daily -Zofenopril† - - 30 mg twice dailyTrandolapril† - - 4 mg dailyImidapril HCl 5 – 10 Once daily 10 mg daily
* Target doses are those associated with increased survival in clinical trials† This drug is not approved in the United States
2. DIURETICS
Diuretics
Essential for symptomatic treatment when
fluid overload is present and manifest.
Always be administered in combination
with ACE inhibitors if possible.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
Cortex
Medulla
ThiazidesInhibit active exchange of Cl-Na
in the cortical diluting segment of the ascending loop of Henle
K-sparingInhibit reabsorption of Na in the
distal convoluted and collecting tubule
Loop diuretics Inhibit exchange of Cl-Na-K in
the thick segment of the ascending loop of Henle
Loop of HenleCollecting tubule
DIURETICS
LOOP DIURETICS
MECHANISM OF ACTIONExcrete 15 - 20% of filtered Na+
Elimination of K+, Ca+ and Mg++
Resistance of afferent arterioles-Cortical flow and GFR- Release renal PGs- NSAIDs may antagonize diuresis
K-SPARING DIURETICS
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Eliminate < 5% of filtered Na+
Inhibit exchange of Na+ for K+ or H+
Spironolactone = competitive antagonist for the aldosterone receptor
Amiloride and triamterene block Na+ channels controlled by aldosterone
Volume and preloadImprove symptoms of congestion
No direct effect on CO, butexcessive preload reduction may Improves arterial distensibilityNeurohormonal activation
Levels of NA, Ang II and ARP Exception: with spironolactone
DIURETIC EFFECTS
DIURETICS
ADVERSE REACTIONS Thiazide and Loop Diuretics Changes in electrolytes:
Volume Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++ metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic changes: glycemia, uremia, gout LDL-C and TG
Cutaneous allergic reactions
DIURETICS
ADVERSE REACTIONSThiazide and Loop Diuretics
Idiosyncratic effects:Blood dyscrasia, cholestatic jaundice and acute pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal effectsGenitourinary effects:
Impotence and menstrual cramps Deafness, nephrotoxicity (Loop diuretics)
DIURETICS
ADVERSE REACTIONSK-SPARING DIURETICS
Changes in electrolytes: Na+, K+, acidosis
Musculoskeletal:Cramps, weakness
Cutaneous allergic reactions :Rash, pruritis
3. ALDOSTERONE INHIBITORS
ALDOSTERONE
Retention Na+
Retention H2O
Excretion K+
Excretion Mg2+
Collagen deposition
Fibrosis - myocardium
- vessels
Spironolactone
Edema
Arrhythmias
Competitive antagonist of thealdosterone receptor(myocardium, arterial walls, kidney)
ALDOSTERONE INHIBITORS
ALDOSTERONE INHIBITORS
INDICATIONSFOR DIURETIC EFFECT• Pulmonary congestion (dyspnea)• Systemic congestion (edema)
FOR ELECTROLYTE EFFECTS• Hypo K+, Hypo Mg+
• Arrhythmias• Better than K+ supplementsFOR NEUROHORMONAL EFFECTS• Please see RALES results,
N Engl J Med 1999:341:709-717
Recommended in advanced HF (NYHA III-IV),
in addition to ACE inhibition and diuretics to
improve survival and morbidity
Aldosterone receptor antagonists - spironolactone
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
The RALES mortality trial Low dose spironolactone (12.5–50 mg) on top of an ACE inhibitor and a loop diuretic improved survival of patients in advanced heart failure (NYHA class III or IV).
Aldosterone receptor antagonists - spironolactone
4. ß-Blockers 4. ß-Blockers Start Low Go SlowStart Low Go Slow
Activation and Blockade of Neurohumoral System in CHF
RAA System SNS System
Angiotensin II Noradrenalin
Hypertrophy, apoptosis, ischaemia, arrhytmia, remodeling, fibrosis
β-BlockerACE-I
ADRENERGIC ACTIVATION↑ CNS Sympathetic
Outflow
↑ Sympathetic activity to kidneys & blood vessels
↑ Cardiac Sympathetic activity
β1-receptors β2-receptors 1-receptors
Mycocyte hypertrophy & death, dilatation, ischaemia & arrhytmia’s
Vasoconstriction Sodium Retention
Packer, AHA 2000
Why add-on Why add-on ββ-blocker-blocker,,
if HF patient is already stableif HF patient is already stable
on standard therapy withon standard therapy with
ACE-I, diuretics ± digoxinACE-I, diuretics ± digoxin
??
Benefits of “Add-on” β-BlockerShort-term :
1. Improvement of symptoms (LVEF ↑)
2. Improvement of NYHA class
3. Improvement of daily activities
4. Reduction of hospitalization rate & length of hospital stay (financial & psychological burden)
Long-term :
1. Slowing the progression of CHF
2. Increase of survival rate
Recommended for the treatment of all pts with stable, mild, moderate and severe heart failure on standard treatment, unless there is a contraindication.
Patients with LV systolic dysfunction, with or without symptomatic HF, following an AMI long-term betablockade is recommended in addition to ACE inhibitor.
Beta-adrenoceptor antagonists
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OFβ-BLOCKING AGENT FOR HF
AGENTβ1-
BLOKADEβ2-
BLOKADE-
BLOKADE ISAANCILLARY
EFFECTS
Carvedilol + + + + + + + + + - + + +
Metoprolol + + + - - - -
Bisoprolol + + + - - - -
ISA: intrinsic sympathetic activity
THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR STARTING β-BLOCKER
1. Patient should be on standard therapy
(ACE inhibitor +/- diuretic)
2. Patient in stable conditions No iv inotropic therapy Without signs of marked fluid retention
3. Start initial low doses and titrate to maintenance dose
(the dose may be doubled every 1 – 2 weeks)
(ESC.Guidelines for HF, 2001)
DOSES OF β-BLOCKER
β BLOCKER FIRST DOSE TARGET DOSE TITRATION PERIOD
Bisoprolol 1.25 mg 10 mg Weeks – Month
Metoprolol Tartrate
5 mg 150 mg Weeks – Month
Metoprolol Succinate
12.5 mg 200 mg Weeks – Month
Carvedilol 2 x 3.125 mg 2 x 25 mg Weeks – Month
(European Heart Journal, vol. 22, Sept. 2001)
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF
β-BLOCKER IN PATIENT H F
Asthma Bronchial Severe Bronchial Desease Symptomatic Bradycardia and
Hypotension
INTOLERANCE OF β-BLOCKER
Symptomatic Bradycardia
Worsening HF Hypotension
How to Handle Intolerance
SYMPTOMATIC BRADYCARDIACheck Blood Digoxin and/or reduce
other AV nodus inhibiting drugs
Reduces β-Blocker dose or if necessary stop it
Consider implantation of pacemaker
How to Handle Intolerance
WORSENING HFIncrease dose of Diuretics
Reduces β-Blocker dose or if necessary stop it
If indicated, give inotropic drugs or nitroprusside or nitroglycerin
How to Handle Intolerance
HYPOTENSIONReduces ACE-I or
vasodilator
Take β-Blocker : After meal At different time than ACE-I
Reduces dose or if necessary stop it
5. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
ANGIOTENSIN II INHIBITORS
MECHANISM OF ACTIONRENIN
Angiotensinogen Angiotensin I
ANGIOTENSIN II
ACEOther paths
Vasoconstriction Proliferative Action
Vasodilatation Antiproliferative Action
AT1 AT2
AT1 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS
RECEPTORS
AT1 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS
DRUGS
LosartanValsartanIrbersartanCandesartan
Competitive and selective blocking of AT1 receptors
ARBs could be considered in patients who do not tolerate ACE inhibitors for symptomatic treatment.
It is unclear whether ARBs are as effective as ACE inhibitors for mortality reduction.
In combination with ACE inhibition, ARBs may improve heart failure symptoms and reduce hospitalizations for worsening heart failure.
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
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6. Cardiac glycosides
Na+
K+
K+
Na+
Na+ Ca++
Ca++
Na-K ATPase Na-Ca Exchange
Myofilaments
DIGOXIN
CONTRACTILITY
DIGOXIN
PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIESOral absorption (%)Protein binding (%)Volume of distribution (l/Kg)Half lifeEliminationOnset (min)
i.v.oral
Maximal effect (h)i.v.oral
DurationTherapeutic level (ng/ml)
60 - 7525
6 (3-9)36 (26-46) h
Renal
5 - 3030 - 90
2 - 43 - 6
2 - 6 days0.5 - 2
DIGOXIN
DIGITALIZATION STRATEGIES
(mg)
0.125-0.5 / d
0.25 / d
i.v
0.5 + 0.25 / 4 h
ILD: 0.75-1
oral 12-24 h
0.75 + 0.25 / 6 h
1.25-1.5
oral 2-5 d
0.25 / 6-12 h
1.5-1.75
Loading dose (mg) Maintenance Dose
ILD = average INITIAL dose required for digoxin loading
DIGOXIN
HEMODYNAMIC EFFECTSCardiac outputLVejection fractionLVEDPExercisetolerance
NatriuresisNeurohormonalactivation
DIGOXIN
NEUROHORMONAL EFFECTS
Plasma Noradrenaline Peripheral nervous system activity RAAS activity Vagal tone
Normalizes arterial baroreceptors
%WORSENING
OF CHFp = 0.001DIGOXIN: 0.125 - 0.5 mg /d
(0.7 - 2.0 ng/ml)EF < 35%Class I-III (digoxin+diuretic+ACEI)Also significantly decreased exercisetime and LVEF.
DIGOXIN
EFFECT ON CHF PROGRESSION
RADIANCEN Engl J Med 1993;329:1
Placebo n=93DIGOXIN Withdrawal
DIGOXIN n=85
30
10
0
20
10080200 40 60Days
DIGOXIN
LONG TERM EFFECTS
Survival similar to placebo
Fewer hospital admissions
More serious arrhythmias
More myocardial infarctions
DIGOXIN
CLINICAL USES
AF with rapid ventricular response
CHF refractory to other drugs
Other indications?
Can be combined with other drugs
DIGOXIN
CONTRAINDICATIONSABSOLUTE:
- Digoxin toxicity
RELATIVE- Advanced A-V block without pacemaker- Bradycardia or sick sinus without PM- PVC’s and TV- Marked hypokalemia- W-P-W with atrial fibrillation
DIGOXIN TOXICITY
CARDIAC MANIFESTATIONS
ARRHYTHMIAS :- Ventricular (PVCs, TV, VF)- Supraventricular (PACs, SVT)
BLOCKS:- S-A and A-V blocks
CHF EXACERBATION
DIGOXIN TOXICITY
EXTRACARDIAC MANIFESTATIONSGASTROINTESTINAL:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
NERVOUS:- Depression, disorientation, paresthesias
VISUAL:- Blurred vision, scotomas and yellow-green vision
HYPERESTROGENISM:- Gynecomastia, galactorrhea
indicated in atrial fibrillation and any degree of symptomatic heart failure.
A combination of digoxin and beta-blockade appears superior than either agent alone.
In sinus rhythm, digoxin is recommended to improve the clinical status of patients with persisting heart failure despite ACE inhibitor and diuretic treatment.
Cardiac glycosides
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
DIG trial
Long-term digoxin did not improve survival.
The primary benefit and indication for digoxin in heart failure is to reduce symptoms and improve clinical status decrease the risk of hospitalization for heart failure without an impact on survival.
Cardiac glycosides
7. Vasodilator agents
No specific role for vasodilators in the treatment of HFUsed as adjunctive therapy for angina or concomitant hypertension.
In case of intolerance to ACE inhibitors ARBs are preferred to the combination hydralazine–nitrates.
HYDRALAZINE-ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
Hydralazine (up to 300 mg) in combination with ISDN (up to 160 mg) without ACE inhibition may have some beneficial effect on mortality, but not on hospitalization for HF.
Nitrates may be used for the treatment of concomitant angina or relief of acute dyspnoea.
Vasodilator agents in chronic heart failure
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
8. Positive inotropic therapy
CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
SYMPATHOMIMETICSCatecholaminesß-adrenergic agonists
PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS Amrinone Enoximone
Others
MilrinonePiroximone
POSITIVE INOTROPES
ß-ADRENERGIC STIMULANTS
CLASSIFICATIONB1 StimulantsIncrease contractility
Dobutamine Doxaminol XamoterolButopamine Prenalterol Tazolol
B2 StimulantsProduce arterial vasodilatation and reduce SVR
PirbuterolCarbuterol
RimiterolFenoterol
TretoquinolSalbutamol
TerbutalineSalmefamol
SoterenolQuinterenol
MixedDopamine
DOPAMINE AND DOBUTAMINE
EFFECTS
ReceptorsContractilityHeart RateArterial Press.Renal perfusionArrhythmia
DA (µg / Kg / min) Dobutamine< 2
DA1 / DA2
±±±
++-
2 - 5ß1
+++++±
> 5ß1 +
++++++±
++
ß1
++±
+++±
POSITIVE INOTROPES
CONCLUSIONS
May increase mortality
Safer in lower doses
Use only in refractory CHF
NOT for use as chronic therapy
Commonly used to limit severe episodes of HF or as a bridge to heart transplantation in end-stage HF.
Repeated or prolonged treatment with oral inotropic agents increases mortality.
Currently, insuffcient data are available to recommend dopaminergic agents for heart failure treatment.
Positive inotropic therapy
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
POSITIVE INOTROPHIC AGENTSDobutaminMilrinoneLevosimendan
DOPAMINERGIC AGENTSIbopamine is not recommended for the treatment of chronic HF due to systolic LV dysfunction.Intravenous dopamine is used for the sort-term correction of haemodynamic disturbances of severe episodes of worsening HF.
Positive inotropic therapy
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
9. Antiarrhythmics
ANTIARRHYTHMICS
Sustained VT, with/without symptoms- ß Blockers- Amiodarone
Sudden death from VF- Consider implantable defibrillator
ANTIARRHYTHMICS
MORTALITY
EMIATAm Coll Cardiol 1996
13.6 13.7
Placebo Amiodarone0
5
10
15
101 / 743 102 / 743
MORTALITYAT 2 YEARS
%n=14865-21d post MIAmiodarone 200 mg/dFollow up 1 - 4 years
ns
No indication for the use of antiarrhythmic agents in HF
Indications for antiarrhythmic drug therapy include AF (rarely flutter), non-sustained or sustained VT.
CLASS I ANTIARRHYTHMICSshould be avoidedCLASS II ANTIARRHYTHMICSBeta-blockers reduce sudden death in heart failure
CLASS III ANTIARRHYTHMICSAmiodarone is the only antiarrhythmic drug without clinically relevant negative inotropic effects.
Antiarrhythmics
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
10. Anticoagulation 11. Antiplatelet Drugs
ANTICOAGULANTS
PREVIOUS EMBOLIC EPISODEATRIAL FIBRILLATIONIdentified thrombusLV Aneurysm (3-6 mo post MI)Class III-IV in the presence of:
- EF < 30- Aneurysm or very dilated LV
PhlebitisProlonged bed rest
Recommendation
1. All pts with HF and AF should be treated with warfarin unless contraindicated.
2. Patients with LVEF 35% or less.
Anticoagulation
HFSA Guidelines for Management of Patients With Heart Failure Caused by Left
Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction - Pharmacological Approaches 2000
Antiplatelet Drugs
Recommendation
There is insufficient evidence concerning the potential negative therapeutic interaction between ASA and ACE inhibitors.
Antiplatelet agent for pts with HF who have underlying CAD.
HFSA Guidelines for Management of Patients With Heart Failure Caused by Left
Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction - Pharmacological Approaches 2000
Chronic heart failure — choice of pharmacological therapy
LV systolic dysfunction ACE inhibitor Diuretic Beta-blockerAldosteroneAntagonist
Asymptomatic LV dysfunction Indicated Not indicated Post MI Not indicated
Symptomatic HF (NYHA II) IndicatedIndicated if
Fluid retentionIndicated Not indicated
Worsening HF (NYHA III-IV) IndicatedIndicated
comb. diureticIndicated
Indicated
End-stage HF (NYHA IV) IndicatedIndicated
comb. diureticIndicated
Indicated
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
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A
Chronic heart failure — choice of pharmacological therapy
LV systolic dysfunctionAngiotensinII receptor
antagonistsCardiac glycosides
Vasodilator (hydralazine/ isosorbide dinitrate)
Potassium -sparing diuretic
Asymptomatic LV dysfunction Not indicated With AF Not indicated Not indicated
Symptomatic HF (NYHA II)
If ACE inhibitors are not tolerated and not on beta-
blockade
(a) when AF (b) when improved
from more severe HF in sinus rhythm
If ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II
antagonists are not tolerated
If persisting hypokalaemia
Worsening HF (NYHA III-IV)
If ACE inhibitors are not tolerated and not on beta-
blockade
indicated
If ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II
antagonists are not tolerated
If persisting hypokalaemia
End-stage HF (NYHA IV)If ACE inhibitors are not tolerated and not on beta-
blockade
indicated
If ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II
antagonists are not tolerated
If persisting hypokalaemia
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
B
Intervention
Pts with heart failure of ischaemic origin revascularization symtomatic improvement.
A strong negative correlation of operative mortality and LVEF, a low LVEF (<25%) was associated with increased operative mortality. Advance HF symptoms (NYHA IV) resulted in a greater mortality rate.
Off pump coronary revascularization may lower the surgical risk for HF.
Heart Transplantation is an accepted mode of treatment for end-stage HF.
RevascularizationSurgical
Non Surgical
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
Care and Follow-up
Recommended components of programs
use a team approachvigilant follow-up, first follow-up within 10 days of discharge discharge planning increased access to health care optimizing medical therapy with guidelines intense education and counselling inpatient and outpatient strategies address barriers to compliance early attention to signs and symptomsflexible diuretic regimen
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
European Heart Journal (2001) 22, 1527-1560
Future treatmentFuture treatment
1.1. Sympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous system2.2. The RAA systemThe RAA system3.3. Atrial and brain natriuretic peptidesAtrial and brain natriuretic peptides4.4. Arginin vasopressinArginin vasopressin5.5. EndothelinEndothelin6.6. Growth hormoneGrowth hormone7.7. Calcitonin gene related peptide Calcitonin gene related peptide
Neurohormonal modulationNeurohormonal modulation
Cardiac reparation: fixing the Cardiac reparation: fixing the heart with cells, new vessels heart with cells, new vessels
and genes (1)and genes (1)
1.1. Multiplication of residual myocytes Multiplication of residual myocytes (forcing the cells to enter mytotic cycle)(forcing the cells to enter mytotic cycle)
2.2. Transforming fibrablasts in the scarTransforming fibrablasts in the scar3.3. Implanting exogenous contractiles cells Implanting exogenous contractiles cells
(foetal cardiomyocites, skeletal (foetal cardiomyocites, skeletal myoblasts, stem cells)myoblasts, stem cells)
Aims:Aims: to repopulate fibrous scars with new to repopulate fibrous scars with new contractile cellscontractile cells
Cell based Cell based interventionsinterventions
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CON’T (2)CON’T (2)
1. Administration of angiogenic growth factors VEGF, basic FGF
2. Problems: nature of compound , dose, route, and adverse events (abnormal blood vessels, proliferative retinopathy, etc)
AngiogenesisAngiogenesisAimsAims:: to provides new blood supply to to provides new blood supply to
the diseased heartthe diseased heart
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CON’T(3)CON’T(3)
1.1. Gene manipulation of 3 majors areas: Ca Gene manipulation of 3 majors areas: Ca handling, beta-adenergic signalling and handling, beta-adenergic signalling and apoptosisapoptosis
2.2. Inducing expression of silent genesInducing expression of silent genes
Gene therapyGene therapyAims:Aims: to improve the function of the failing to improve the function of the failing
heartheart
Safety problemsSafety problems:: control of targeted protein control of targeted protein expression, inflammation, autoimmunity expression, inflammation, autoimmunity and oncogenesis (basically irreversible)and oncogenesis (basically irreversible)
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ResumePharmacological Treatment :
I. Asymptomatic Systolic LV dysfunction :• ACE Inhibitor -Blocker (in CAD)
II. Symptomatic Systolic LV dysfunctionA. No fluid retention
ACE Inhibitor-BlockerIf ischaemia (+) nitrate / revascularization
B. Fluid retentionDiureticACE Inhibitor (ARBs if not tolerated)-Blocker± Digitalis
Resume
III. Worsening HFStandard treatment : ACE Inhibitor, -Blocker Diuretic : doses + loop diureticLow dose spironolactoneDigitalisConsider :
» Revascularization» Valve surgery» Heart transplant
IV. End-stage HFIntermittent inotrophic supportCirculatory support (IABP, Ventr.Assist Devices)Haemofiltration on dialysis briddging to heart transplantation
Conclusion
Management of HF must be starting from the earlier stage (AHA/ACC stage A). Treatment at each stage can reduce morbidity and mortality.
Before initiating therapy :Established the correct diagnose.Consider management outline.
ConclusionNon pharmacolgical intervention are helpfull in :
improving quality of lifereducing readmissionlowering cost.
Organize multi-disciplinary care :HF clinic, HF nurse specialist, pts telemonitoring.Health care system.
To optimize HF management Treatment should be according to the Guidelines, intensive education, and behavioral change efforts.
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