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CHRONIC CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

A Comprehensive Overview on Diagnosis and A Comprehensive Overview on Diagnosis and TreatmentTreatment

Dr. Irwan, SpJP.Dr. Irwan, SpJP.

Faculty of Medicine of Riau UniversityArifin Achmad Hospital,Pekanbaru

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


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.


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


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


stage A• Drugs for routine use:

• diuretic• ACE inhibitor• Beta-blockers• digitalis


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


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

Patophysiology of C H F

Input

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

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

Cardi

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utput

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

SNS

Renin release

Angiotensin II

VasoconstrictionGrowth factors

Hypertrophy Apoptosis

ALDO

Fluid accumulationCollagen depositionMyofibril necrosis

Preload Afterload

RBF

Renin release

Angiotensin II

Vasoconstriction

Growth factors

Hypertrophy Apoptosis

ALDO

Collagen depositionMyofibril necrosis

Perfusion of Vital Organs

Na filtered

Afterload

Fluid accumulation

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 Ventricle• Cardiac Arrhythmias

MI-INDUCED HEART FAILUREMyocardial Damage

Contractility

Pump Performance

SAS DriveVasoconstriction

Systolic Work Load

RAAS SYSTEMFLUID RETENTION

Diagnosis of C H F

IDENTIFICATIONS OF HF PATIENTS

With a Syndrome of Decrease Exercise Tolerance

With a Syndrome of Fluid Retention With No Symptoms or Symptoms of

Another Cardiac or Non Cardiac Disorder

(MI, Arrythmias, Pulmonary or Systemic Thromboembolic Events)

SYMPTOMS AND SIGN

Breathlessness, Ankle Swelling, Fatique→ Characteristic Symptoms

Peripheral Oedema, JVP ↑, Hepatomegaly→ Signs of Congestion of Systemic Veins

S3 , Pulmonary Rales , Cardiac Murmur

E C G A low Predictive Value LAH and LVH May Be Associated wit LV Dysfunction Anterior Q-wave and LBBB a good predictors of EF ↓↓ Detecting Arrhytmias as Causative of HF

CHEST 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 & BIOCHEMISTRY• A Part of Routine Diagnostic

Hb, Leucocyte, Platelets Electrolytes, Creatinine, Glucose, Hepatic

Enzyme, Urinalysis TSH, C-RP, Uric Acid

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 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

INVASIVE INVESTIGATION

• Elucidating the Cause and Prognostic Informations

Coronary Angiography : in CAD’s Patients

Haemodynamic Monitoring : To Assess Diagnostic and Treatment of HF

Endomyocardial Biopsy : in Patients with Unexplained HF

NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES

• Cardiac Function ↓↓ (LV Function ↓↓) → ↑↑ Plasma Natriuretic Peptide

Concentration (Diagnostic Blood Use for HF)

• Natriuretic Peptide ↑↑ : Greatest Risk of CV EventsNatriuretic Peptide ↓↓ : Improve Outcome in Patients with

Treatment

• Identify Pts. With Asymptomatic LV Dysfunction (MI, CAD)

Suspected Heart Failure Suspected 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



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



TREATMENT

Correction of aggravating factors

MEDICATIONS

EndocarditisObesityHypertensionPhysical activityDietary excess

PregnancyArrhythmias (AF)InfectionsHyperthyroidismThromboembolism

Treatment options • Non-pharmacological management

– General advice and measures– Exercise and exercise training

• Pharmacological therapy– Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors– Diuretics– Beta-adrenoceptor antagonists– Aldosterone receptor antagonists– Angiotensin receptor antagonists– Cardiac glycosides– Vasodilator agents (nitrates/hydralazine)– Positive inotropic agents– Anticoagulation– Antiarrhythmic agents– Oxygen

• Devices and surgery– Revascularization (catheter interventions and surgery), other forms of

surgery– Pacemakers– Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)– Heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, artificial heart– Ultrafiltration, haemodialysis

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failureEuropean 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

→ May be added for symptom relief ARB

→ Considered in patients not tolerate ACE inhibitors and not on β - blocker

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


stage A• ACE inhibitor • Beta-blockers


stage A• Drugs for routine use:

• diuretic• ACE inhibitor• Beta-blockers• digitalis


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


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.



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

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


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


2. DIURETICS

Diuretics

• Essential for symptomatic treatment when

fluid overload is present and manifest.

• Always be administered in combination

with ACE inhibitors if possible.



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

THIAZIDES

MECHANISM OF ACTIONExcrete 5 - 10% of filtered Na+

Elimination of KInhibit carbonic anhydrase: increase elimination of HCO3

Excretion of uric acid, Ca and MgNo dose - effect relationship

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

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



4. ß-Blockers Start 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

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



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

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



6. Cardiac glycosides

Na+

K+

K+

Na+

Na+ Ca++

Ca++

Na-K ATPase Na-Ca Exchange

Myofilaments

DIGOXIN

CONTRACTILITY

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

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



7. Vasodilator agents

• No specific role for vasodilators in the treatment of HF• Used 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



8. Positive inotropic therapy

CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES

SYMPATHOMIMETICSCatecholaminesß-adrenergic agonists

PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS Amrinone Enoximone

Others

MilrinonePiroximone

POSITIVE INOTROPES

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

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

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



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




End-stage HF (NYHA IV)If ACE inhibitors are not tolerated and not on beta-

blockade

indicated






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



Care and Follow-upRecommended components of programs

• use a team approach• vigilant 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 symptoms• flexible diuretic regimen



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 heart Cardiac reparation: fixing the heart with cells, new vessels and genes (1)with cells, new vessels 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: to repopulate fibrous scars with new Aims: to repopulate fibrous scars with new contractile cellscontractile cells

Cell based Cell based interventionsinterventions

Eur Heart JEur Heart J 2002;4: D73-81 2002;4: D73-81

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


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: to improve the function of the failing Aims: 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)


Dual-chamber pacemakers are Dual-chamber pacemakers are beneficial beneficial

• Drug-resistant CHFDrug-resistant CHF• Intact sinus rhythmIntact sinus rhythm• Absence of chronic atrial dysrhythmiasAbsence of chronic atrial dysrhythmias• EF <20%EF <20%• Viable myocardiumViable myocardium• No or stable anginaNo or stable angina• DMC and PR >, MR and TR, QRS >, QRS PR + DMC and PR >, MR and TR, QRS >, QRS PR +

QRS > 350 ms.QRS > 350 ms.• QRS >140 ms, MR > 450 ms, and LV filling time QRS >140 ms, MR > 450 ms, and LV filling time

<200 ms<200 ms• HOCMHOCM

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

ResumeIII. Worsening HF

– Standard treatment : ACE Inhibitor, -Blocker – Diuretic : doses + loop diuretic– Low dose spironolactone– Digitalis– Consider :

» Revascularization» Valve surgery» Heart transplant

IV. End-stage HF– Intermittent inotrophic support– Circulatory 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.

Conclusion• Non pharmacolgical intervention are helpfull in :

– improving quality of life– reducing readmission– lowering 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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DIASTOLIC HEART FAILURE

SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM• Epidemiological studies of HF have

suggested that 30-50% of cases of HF have preserved LV systolic function.

• DHF has mortality rate equal as systolic heart failure

• No guideline yet regarding the treatment of DHF

Greenberg & Hermann 2004

Defining Diastolic Heart FailureDefining Diastolic Heart Failure

• Diastolic dysfunction refers to a condition in which abnormalities in mechanical function are presenting during diastole.• Diastolic dysfunction is a condition in which higher than normal LV filling pressure are needed to maintain a normal cardiac output.• Diastolic heart failure is a clinical syndrome characterized by the symptoms and signs of heart failure, a preserved EF and abnormal diastolic function.

(Vasan & Levy 2000)

(Mandinov,Eberli,Seiler,Hess.Cardiosvasc Res 2000)

Other Methods in diagnosing DHF

• Plasma Brain Natriuretic Peptide• Doppler tissue imaging • Magnetic resonance imaging • Radionuclide angiography • Cardiac catheterization

Greenberg & Hermann 2004

Treatment of Diastolic Heart Failure

• Clinical investigations in relatively small groups of patients

• Clinical experience• Concepts based on pathophysiology

mechanisms

The guidelines are based on :

Treatment of Diastolic Heart failureTreatment of Diastolic Heart failure

• symptom targeted treatment

• disease / pathological targeted treatment

• the underlying mechanism targeted

treatment

( Zile & Brutsaert, 2002 )

Diastolic Heart Failure: TreatmentDiastolic Heart Failure: Treatment

Symptom targeted treatment

Decrease pulmonary venous pressure

Reduce LV volume

Maintain atrial contraction

Prevent tachycardia

Improve exercise tolerance

Use positive inotropic agents with caution


Diastolic Heart Failure: Treatment

Nonpharmacological treatmentRestrict sodium to prevent volume overloadRestrict fluid to prevent volume overloadPerform moderate aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular conditioning, decrease heart rate and maintain skeletal muscle functionPharmacological treatmentDiuretics including loop diuretics thiazides, spironolactoneLong-acting nitrates, -Adrenergic blockersCalcium channel blockersRenin angiotensin-aldosterone antagonists including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers and aldosterone antagonists

Symptom targeted treatment


Disease-targeted treatment

Prevent/treat myocardial ischemia

Prevent/regress ventricular hypertrophy

Mechanisms targeted treatment

Modify myocardial and extramyocardial mechanisms

Modify intracellular and extracellular mechanisms

An ideal therapeutic agent.

- Should target the underlying mechanisms

- Improve calcium homeostasis and energetics

- Blunt neurohumoral activation

- Prevent and regress fibrosis

Diastolic Heart FailureDiastolic Heart Failure


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