Question 1

why is adrenaline not the medication for heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Too heavy on heart: Adrenalin increases heart pumping strength, but also increases the frequency i.e. Runs too fast. Both of these issues increase demand for oxygen by a heart that is usually deprived of adequate oxygen due to coronary heart disease. This leads to arrhythmias and possible heart attack. In short, like beating a tired horse.

Question 2

why is it that adrenaline is contraindicated in heart failure?

Accepted Answer

CHF: Adrenaline stimulates the heart and vascular vigorously and can trigger arrhtymias and muscle fatigue worsening the heart failure. We do use adrenaline sometimes during cardiac arrest in the hope it will get things going.

Question 3

can you have heart failure without having previous heart problems? i used to drink a lot of caffeine now my heart feels weak with no adrenaline

Accepted Answer

Yes: B"sd
absolutely, there are many possible causes - such as genetics, virus infection.  Caffeine may aggrevate the heart, but to my knowledge is not a cause of heart failure.  On the other hand before worrying about, you need medical examination and testing for the condition!

Question 4

is heart failure controlled with medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heart healthy diet particularly low in salt and exercise training can help improve heart failure.  However certain medications such as beta blockers, ace or arb and Aldactone (spironolactone) improve survival and should be taken if so advised by your cardiologist.

Question 5

what medications can be used for both heart failure and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Many: Many medications can be used for this depending on your overall history. Some common ones include lasix, (furosemide) aldactone/spironolactone, ace inhibitors (e.g. Lisinopril), arbs (e.g. Losartan), and nitrates. This requires a discussion with your doctor who knows your history well.

Question 6

does humeera injections are effective for hidradentitis suppurative patients ! can a patient w/cclass 2 heart failure use this medication !

Accepted Answer

It is not: Effective for hideadenitis suppurativa . Usually it is controlled by antibiotics

Question 7

does starting bp medication at the age of 30 put me at risk of heart failure in the few coming years? and does it really lower life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Controlling your blood pressure will, in fact, prevent heart disease in years to come and INCREASE your life expectancy.
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 8

does it happen that people are in sinus bradycardia while having heart failure? without medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mostly patients and congestive heart failure or either have to keep cardio or intrafibrillation. By patients could be in sinus bradycardia, besides medications a lot of things can effect your heart rate

Question 9

i take propranolol 20 mg 3 times daily for svt after having a failed ablation. can longterm use of this medication cause heart failure?

Accepted Answer

BB CHF: take propranolol 20 mg 3 times daily for SVT after having a failed ablation. Can longterm use of this medication cause heart failure? ANS: No. but SVT can.

Question 10

i have congestive heart failure my doctor says i hav one and three fourths arteries blocked and put me on medication and wont do anything else what would you recomend?

Accepted Answer

Cannot say for sure: It depends on you overall health and the function of your heart .Having heart failure can limit your options.

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Can you have heart failure without having previous heart problems? i used to drink a lot of caffeine now my heart feels weak with no adrenaline

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Is heart failure controlled with medication?

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What medications can be used for both heart failure and hypertension?

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Does humeera injections are effective for hidradentitis suppurative patients ! can a patient w/cclass 2 heart failure use this medication !

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Does starting bp medication at the age of 30 put me at risk of heart failure in the few coming years? and does it really lower life expectancy?

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Does it happen that people are in sinus bradycardia while having heart failure? without medication?

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I take propranolol 20 mg 3 times daily for svt after having a failed ablation. can longterm use of this medication cause heart failure?

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I have congestive heart failure my doctor says i hav one and three fourths arteries blocked and put me on medication and wont do anything else what would you recomend?

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