Preload increases in left side CHF,
After load also increases because renin release and vasoconstriction (kidneys don’t care about the heart) result is a decrease in contractility.
No hair eventually on legs with CHF - perfusion problem - 02, no hair
Bronchodilation is not a mechanism of action, whereas
activation of the beta 2 receptors which cause bronchdilation is.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is ordered. An elevation will indicate something is going on, like an infection.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
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