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Drug InitialDose Target
Angiotensin-ConvertingEnzymeInhibitors
Captopril 6.25–12.5mgtid 50mgtid
Enalapril 2.5mgbid 10mgbid
Lisinopril 2.5–5.0mgdaily;canuse
bid
10–20mgbid
Ramipril 1.25–2.5mgbid 5mgbid
AngiotensinReceptorBlockers
Valsartan
a
40mgbid 160mgbid
Losartan 25mgdaily;canusebid 25–100mgdaily
Candesartan
a
2–16mgdaily 2–32mgdaily
AngiotensinReceptor–NeprilysinInhibitor
Entresto(sacubitril/valsartan) 24/26mgbid 97/103mgbid
IKfChannelInhibitor
Ivabradine 5mgbid 7.5mgbid
ThiazideDiuretics
Hydrochlorothiazide 25–50mgdaily 25–50mgdaily
Metolazone 2.5–5.0mgdailyorbid 10–20mgtotaldaily
LoopDiuretics
Bumetanide 0.5–1.0mgdailyorbid 10mgtotaldaily(maximum)
Furosemide 20–40mgdailyorbid 400mgtotaldaily
(maximum)
Torsemide 10–20mgdailyorbid 200mgtotaldaily
(maximum)
AldosteroneAntagonists
Eplerenone 25mgdaily 50mgdaily
Spironolactone 12.5–25.0mgdaily 25mgdaily
β-Blockers
Bisoprolol 1.25mgdaily 10mgdaily
Carvedilol 3.125mgbid 25–50mgbid
Metoprololsuccinate 12.5–25.0mgdaily 200mgdaily
Digoxin 0.125–0.25mgdaily 0.125–0.25mgdaily
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Hydralazine/Isosorbide Dinitrate
37.5mg/20mgtid 75mg/40mgTID
a
ValsartanandcandesartanaretheonlyU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration–approvedangiotensinIIreceptorblockersinthe
treatmentofheartfailure.
Typically, 2–3 months of therapy is required to observe significant effects on LV function, but
reduction of cardiac arrhythmia and incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) may occur much
earlier.
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β-Blockersshouldbeinstitutedata low doseandtitratedwithcarefulattentiontoblood pressure
andheartrate.SomepatientsexperiencevolumeretentionandworseningHFsymptomsthattypically
respondtotransientincreasesindiuretictherapy.
Thesurvivalbenefitofβ-blockersisproportionaltotheheartratereductionanddosageachieved.
Individualβ-blockershaveuniqueproperties,andthebeneficialeffectsofβ-blockersarenotaclass
effect.Therefore,oneofthethreeβ-blockerswithprovenbenefitonmortalityinlargeclinicaltrials
shouldbeused:
Carvedilol
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Metoprololsuccinate
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Bisoprolol
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Angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor. Sacubitril/valsartan is a combination of the neprilysin inhibitor(sacubitril)andARB(valsartan).
Neprilysinis aneutral endopeptidaseinvolved inthedegradationofvasoactivepeptidesincluding
the natriuretic peptides, bradykinin, and adrenomedullin. Inhibition of neprilysin increases the
availabilityofthesepeptides,whichexertfavorableeffectsinHF.
Sacubitril/valsartan was showntobesuperiortoenalapril inreducing deathandrehospitalization
amongNYHAclassII–IV patientswithHFrEFwhowerestablytolerantofACEinhibitororARB
therapy.
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Sacubitril/valsartanisapprovedforuseinpatientswithHFrEFandNYHAclassII–IVsymptoms.
Ratesofangioedemaare increasedwith sacubitril/valsartan comparedwithACEinhibitors (0.5%
vs.0.2%)andrequirea36-hourACEinhibitorwashoutpriortoinitiation.Angioedemarateswere
comparativelyhigherinAfrican-Americans(2.4%vs.0.5%). ACEinhibitorsandARBs target the compensatoryRAASactivationandattenuatevasoconstriction, vital organhypoperfusion,hyponatremia, hypokalemia, andfluidretention.These medicationsshould beusedassecond-linetherapyifpatientscannottolerateoraffordARNI.
ACEinhibitors
Multiple large clinical trials have clearly demonstrated that ACEinhibitors improve symptoms andsurvivalinpatientswithLVsystolicdysfunction.
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ACE inhibitors may also prevent the development of HF in patients with asymptomatic LV dysfunctionandinthoseathighriskofdevelopingstructuralheartdiseaseorHFsymptoms(e.g., patientswithCAD,diabetesmellitus,hypertension). NoconsensusexistsonoptimaldosingofACEinhibitorsinHF.Higherdoseshavebeenshownto reducemorbiditywithoutimprovingoverallsurvival.
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MostACEinhibitors are excretedbythe kidneys, necessitating carefuldose titrationinpatients with renal insufficiency. ACE inhibitors should be used cautiously in the presence of renal dysfunction and use should be avoided in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis. Renal function andpotassium levels should be monitored with dose adjustment andperiodicallywith chronicuse.
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Ariseinserumcreatinineupto30%abovebaselinemaybeseenwheninitiatinganACEinhibitor andshouldnotresultinreflexivediscontinuationoftherapy.
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Additional adverse effects mayincludecough,rash, angioedema,dysgeusia, hyperkalemia, and leukopenia. Oralpotassiumsupplements,potassiumsaltsubstitutes,andpotassium-sparingdiureticsshouldbe usedwithcautionduringtreatmentwithanACEinhibitor.
ACEinhibitorsarecontraindicatedinpregnancy.Enalaprilandcaptoprilmaybesafelyused bybreastfeedingmothers.
ARBs
ARBs reducemorbidityand mortalityassociatedwith HFinpatients whoare notreceiving an ACEinhibitor
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andthereforeshouldbeinstitutedwhenACEinhibitorsarenottolerated. In contrast to ACE inhibitors, ARBs do not increase bradykinin levels and therefore are not associatedwithcough. RenalprecautionsandmonitoringforARBusearesimilartoACEinhibitoruse. UseofARBsiscontraindicatedinpatientstakingbothACEinhibitorsandaldosteroneantagonists duetoahighriskforhyperkalemia.
ARBsarecontraindicatedinpregnancyandbreastfeeding.
MRAs attenuate aldosterone-mediated sodium retention, vascular reactivity, oxidant stress,
inflammation,andfibrosis.
MRAs are recommended for use in patients with NYHA class II–IV HF and acceptable renal function (serumcreatinineis <2.5mg/dL inmen or <2.0 mg/dL in women, andpotassium is <5.0 mEq/L). Spironolactone is a nonselective aldosteronereceptorantagonistthat hasbeenshownto improve survivalanddecreasehospitalizationsinNYHAclassIII–IVpatientswithlowEF.
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Eplerenone is a selective aldosterone receptor antagonist without the estrogenic side effects of spironolactone.IthasprovenbeneficialinpatientswithHFfollowingMI25andinlesssymptomatic HFpatients(NYHAclassII)withreducedEF.
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Life-threatening hyperkalemia may occur with the use of these agents. Serum potassium must be monitoredcloselyafterinitiation;concomitantuseofACEinhibitorsandNSAIDsandthepresence ofrenalinsufficiencyincreasetheriskofhyperkalemia. Gynecomastiamaydevelopin10%–20%ofmentreatedwithspironolactone;eplerenoneshouldbe
usedinthiscase. SGLT2inhibitorspromoteosmoticdiuresisandnatriuresisandexertbeneficialpleiotropiceffectson theheart,vasculature,andmetabolicprofile.
Dapagliflozin and empagliflozin have been shown to decrease cardiovascular mortality and HF
hospitalizationswhenaddedtostandardtherapyinpatientswithHFrEFwithorwithoutdiabetes.
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Canagliflozin has been shown to decrease the composite outcome of cardiovascular mortality,
nonfatal MI, or nonfatal stroke in patientswith type 2 diabetes andelevated cardiovascular risk.
Post-hoc analysis showed canagliflozin reduced cardiovascular mortality and HF hospitalizations
acrossarangeofsubgroups.
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Sotagliflozin is a dualSGLT1 andSGLT2inhibitor thathasbeenshowntoreducecardiovascular
death and HF hospitalizations or urgent visits when initiated shortly before or after inpatient
dischargeinpatientswithHFanddiabetesirrespectiveofEF.
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Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dapagliflozin and
empagliflozinfortreatmentofHFrEFindependentofdiabetes. Diuretictherapy inconjunction with restrictionofdietarysodium andfluids oftenleads toclinical improvementinpatientswithsymptomaticHF.Frequentassessmentofthepatient’sweightandcareful
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observationoffluidintakeandoutputareessentialduringinitiationandmaintenanceoftherapy.
Complicationsoftherapyincludehypokalemia,hyponatremia,hypomagnesemia,volumecontraction
alkalosis,intravascularvolumedepletion,andhypotension.Therefore,serumelectrolytes,BUN,and
creatininelevelsshouldbemonitoredafterinstitutionofdiuretictherapy.
Hypokalemia maybe life threateningin patientswhoare receiving digoxinor are predisposed to
ventriculararrhythmias.
Loop diuretics(furosemide,torsemide, bumetanide,ethacrynicacid)shouldbeusedinpatients
whorequiresignificantdiuresisandinthosewithmarkedlydecreasedrenalfunction.
Furosemide reduces preload acutely by causing direct venodilation when administered intravenously,makingitusefulformanagingsevereHForacutepulmonaryedema. Useofloopdiureticsmaybecomplicatedbyhyperuricemia,hypocalcemia,ototoxicity,rash,and vasculitis. Furosemide, torsemide, and bumetanide are sulfa derivatives and may rarely cause drugreactionsinsulfa-sensitivepatients;ethacrynicacidcanbeusedinsuchpatients. Dose equivalence of oral loop diuretics is approximately 50 mg ethacrynic acid = 40 mg furosemide=20mgtorsemide=1mgbumetanide. Torsemideandbumetanidehave>80%oralbioavailabilityascomparedto 50%bioavailability offurosemide. In patients requiring increased dosage of furosemide, transitionto torsemide or
bumetanideshouldbeconsidered. Thiazidediuretics(hydrochlorothiazide,chlorthalidone)canbeusedas initialagentsinpatients withnormalrenalfunctioninwhomonlyamilddiuresisisdesired.
Metolazone, unlike other oral thiazides, exertsits action at theproximal anddistal tubule and
maybeusefulincombinationwithaloopdiureticinpatientswithalowglomerularfiltrationrate. Potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, triamterene) do notexerta potent diuretic effect when usedalone.
Second-line therapies—In patients who have ongoing symptoms despite maximization of the four cornerstone medications mentioned above or have intolerance/contraindications preventing use of certainagents,additionaltherapiesmayprovidebenefit.
Vasodilatortherapyalterspreloadandafterloadtoimprovecardiacoutput.
Hydralazine acts directly on arterial smooth muscle cells to produce vasodilation and reduce
afterload. Reflex tachycardia and increased myocardial oxygen consumption may occur in the
settingofhydralazineuse,requiringcautioususeinpatientswithischemicheartdisease.
Nitrates are predominantly venodilators and help relieve symptoms of congestion. They also
reducemyocardial ischemia bydecreasing ventricular filling pressures andbydirectlydilating
coronary arteries. Nitrate therapy may precipitatehypotension,especiallyinpatients whohave
lowpreloadoraretakingphosphodiesteraseinhibitors.
A combinationof hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (starting dose: 37.5/20 mg threetimes
daily), when added to β-blockers and ACEi/ARB, was shown to reduce mortality inAfrican-
Americanpatients.
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IntheabsenceofACEi/ARBs,MRAs,andβ-blockers,thecombinationofnitratesandhydralazine
improvessurvivalinpatientswithHFrEF32andshouldthereforebeconsideredforuseinHFrEF
patientsunabletotolerateRAASblockade. Vericiguatisasolubleguanylatecyclasestimulatorthatincreasescyclicguanosinemonophosphate, leadingtovasodilationandimprovedendothelialfunction.
Vericiguat was shown to reduce cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization in patients with
HFrEF and worsening symptoms or recent decompensation.33 It is indicated for use in this
populationasanadditiontobackgroundtherapywithACE/ARB/ARNI,MRAs,andβ-blockers. IvabradineisaninhibitoroftheIKfchannelinvolvedingenerating“pacemaker”currentsincardiac
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tissue.
IvabradinewasshowntoreduceHFhospitalizationandHFdeathinoutpatientswithHFrEFand
is indicated for the reduction of HF hospitalization in patients with EF <35%, stable HF
symptoms,andsinusrhythmwitharestingheartrate≥70bpmwhoarealreadytakingβ-blockers
atthehighesttolerateddose.
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Digitalis glycosides (digoxin) increase myocardial contractility and may attenuate the neurohormonalactivationassociatedwithHF.
Digoxin has been shown to decrease rates of HF hospitalizations without improving overall
mortality.
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Digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index, and serum levels should be followed closely,
particularlyinpatientswithunstablerenalfunction.
The usual daily dose is 0.125–0.25 mg and should be decreased in patients with renal
insufficiency.
Womenandpatientswithhigherserumdigoxinlevels(1.2–2.0ng/mL)haveanincreasedmortality
risk.
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Discontinuationofdigoxininpatientswhoarestable ona regimenofdigoxin,diuretics, andan
ACEinhibitormayresultinclinicaldeterioration.
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Drug interactions with digoxin are common andmay lead to toxicity. Agents that may increase
levels include erythromycin, tetracycline, quinidine, verapamil, flecainide, and amiodarone.
Electrolyte abnormalities (particularly hypokalemia), hypoxemia, hypothyroidism, renal
insufficiency,andvolumedepletionmayalsoexacerbatetoxicity.
Digoxin isnotdialyzable, andtoxicityisonlytreatablebythe administrationofdigoxinimmune
Fab.
Therapieswithunprovenbenefit
α-Adrenergic receptor antagonists have not been shown to improve survival in HF, and
hypertensivepatientstreatedwithdoxazosinasfirst-linetherapyareatincreasedriskofdeveloping HF. CalciumchannelblockershavenofavorableeffectsonmortalityinHFrEF.
Dihydropyridinecalcium channel blockers such as amlodipinemaybe usedinhypertensive HF
patientsalreadyonmaximalguideline-directedmedicaltherapy (GDMT);however,theseagents
donotimprovemortality.
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NondihydropyridinecalciumchannelblockersshouldbeavoidedinHFrEFbecausetheirnegative
inotropiceffectsmaypotentiateworseningHF.
SympathomimeticagentsarereservedforthetreatmentofsevereHF.Beneficialandadverseeffects aremediatedbystimulationofmyocardialβ-adrenergicreceptors.Themostimportantadverseeffects are related toarrhythmias andexacerbationofmyocardial ischemia. Patientswithrefractorychronic HFmaybenefitsymptomaticallyfromcontinuousambulatoryadministrationofparenteralinotropesas palliative therapyor as a bridge to mechanical ventricular supportor cardiac transplantation. Risks includelife-threateningarrhythmiasorcatheter-relatedinfections.
Dobutamine (see Table 5-5) is a synthetic analog of dopamine with predominantly β1- adrenoreceptoractivity.Itincreasescardiacoutput,lowerscardiacfillingpressures,andgenerally
has a neutral effect on systemic blood pressure. Dobutamine tolerance has been described, and several studies have demonstrated increased mortality in patients treated with continuous dobutamine. Dobutamine has no significant role in the treatment of HF resulting from diastolic dysfunctionorahigh-outputstate.
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TABLE5-5
INOTROPIC/SYMPATHOMIMETICAGENTS
A
Drug Dose Mechanism Effects/Side
Effects
Dopamine 1–3μg/kg/min Dopaminergic
receptors
Splanchnic vasodilation
2–8μg/kg/min β1-Receptor
agonist
+Inotropic
7–10μg/kg/min α-Receptor
agonist
↑SVR
Dobutamine 2.5–15.0μg/kg/min β1->β2->α-
receptor agonist
+Inotropic,↓ SVR, tachycardia
Epinephrine 0.05–1μg/kg/min;titratetodesiredmeanarterial
pressure.Mayadjustdoseevery10–15minby
0.05–0.2μg/kg/mintoachievedesiredblood pressuregoal
β1>α1 Lowdoses=
β Highdoses= α
+Inotropic,↑ SVR
Milrinone
b
50-μg/kgbolusIVover10min,0.375–0.75 μg/kg/min
↑cAMP +Inotropic,↓
SVR
cAMP,cyclicadenosinemonophosphate;SVR,systemicvascularresistance;↑,increased;↓,decreased.
a
Increasedriskofatrialandventriculartachyarrhythmias.
b
Needsdoseadjustmentforcreatinineclearance.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors increase myocardial contractility and produce vasodilation by increasing intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate. Milrinone is indicated for treatment of refractory HF. Hypotension may develop in patients who receive vasodilator therapy or have intravascular volume contraction,or both. Milrinone may improve hemodynamics inpatients who are treated concurrently with dobutamine or dopamine. Data suggest that in-hospital short-term milrinone administration in addition to standard medical therapy does not reduce the length of hospitalizationorthe60-daymortalityorrehospitalizationratewhencomparedwithplacebo.
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Oralinotropes
Omecamtivmecarbilbindscardiacmyosinanddirectlyaugmentscardiacsarcomerefunction.Use
ofomecamtiv mecarbil in addition to guidelinemedical therapyinpatients withNYHA II-IV HF resultedinlowerratesofthecompositeoutcomeofHFeventsorcardiovasculardeath.42Thisagent isnotyetFDAapproved.
ChronicMedicalTherapyWithPreservedEjectionFraction(Figure5-3)
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Figure5-3 Chronicmedicaltherapiesforheartfailurewithpreservedejectionfraction(HFpEF).ACEi,angiotensin-converting
enzyme inhibitor;Afib, atrial fibrillation;ARB,angiotensinIIreceptorblocker; ARNI,angiotensin receptor–neprilysininhibitor;
CAD,coronaryarterydisease;LVEF,leftventricular ejectionfraction;OSA,obstructivesleepapnea;SGLT2i,sodium–glucose
cotransporter2inhibitor.
NopharmacotherapyhasbeendefinitivelyshowntoimprovemortalityinHFpEF.
The use of ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, and β-blockers is reasonable and may be associatedwithasmallreductioninHFhospitalizationrates. Sacubitril/valsartan did not reduce cardiovascular mortality or HF hospitalizations compared to valsartaninpatientswithHFpEFandEF>45%.However,sacubitril/valsartandidhaveabeneficial effect in patients who had less than normal LVEF. Therefore, FDA has approved sacubitril/valsartanforuse inallpatients withHFpEF, withbenefitmost likelyinpatientswith lessthannormalLVsystolicfunction.
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SpironolactonereducedHFhospitalizationinpatientswithHFpEFinalargerandomizedtrial,but mortalitywasnotreduced.
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SGLT2inhibitors have themost extensive data for improved outcomes in HFpEF. Empagliflozin reducedthe composite outcome of HF hospitalizations andcardiac death inpatients with HFpEF, independent of diabetes, driven by decrease in HF hospitalizations.46 In a prespecified, pooled analysis from two placebo-controlled trials of type 2 diabetics with HF, sotagliflozin reduced cardiovascular death and HF hospitalizations or urgent visits, irrespective of EF.
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SGLT2
inhibitorsshouldbeconsideredinallpatientswithHFpEF.
Control of blood pressure, treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), and treatment of coronary disease through pharmacotherapy and/or revascularization in accordance with practice guidelines is recommended.
AntiarrhythmicTherapy
Suppression of asymptomatic ventricular premature beats or nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) using antiarrhythmicdrugs inpatientswith HFdoes not improvesurvival andmayincrease mortalityasaresultoftheproarrhythmiceffectsofthedrugs.
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For patients with AF as a suspected cause of new-onset HF, a rhythm control strategy should be pursued. For patients with preexisting HF who develop AF, despite evidence suggesting improved
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symptomstatus inpatientstreatedwith rhythm control,the use ofantiarrhythmic drugtherapyforthe maintenanceofsinusrhythmhasnotbeenshowntoimprovemortality.
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AgentsrecommendedforthemaintenanceofsinusrhythminHFwithreducedLVEFincludedofetilide andamiodarone.SotalolmayalsobeconsideredinpatientswithmildlydepressedLVEF.Theseagents require close monitoring oftheQTinterval. In patientswith severe LVsystolic dysfunctionandHF, dronedaroneshouldnotbeused.
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CatheterablationforAFinpatientswithHFascomparedwithmedicaltherapywasassociatedwitha lower rate of mortality in one randomized trial, but guideline consensus for use has not been formalized.
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AnticoagulantandAntiplateletTherapy
AlthoughpatientswithHFareatrelativelygreaterriskforthromboembolicevents,theabsoluteriskis modest,and routine anticoagulation is not recommended in HF patients inthe absenceof AF, prior thromboembolism,oracardioembolicsource. In patients with AF, use of the CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc risk score is recommended for determiningwhentouseanticoagulanttherapies. Thedirectoralanticoagulantsdabigatran,rivaroxaban,andapixabanhavebeenshowntobeeffective inHFpatientswithnonvalvularAF. There areinsufficientdatatosupportthe routineuseofaspirininpatientswith HFwhodo nothave coronarydiseaseoratherosclerosis.
NonpharmacologicTherapiesforHeartFailure
Coronary revascularization reduces ischemia and may improve systolic function in patients with CADandHF. Surgical or percutaneous revascularization is recommended inHF patients with anginaandsuitable anatomy(classIrecommendation)andmaybeconsideredinpatientswithoutanginawhohavesuitable anatomy, whether in the presence of viable myocardium (class IIa recommendation) or nonviable myocardium(classIIbrecommendation).
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Inalarge,randomizedtrialofHFpatientswithCADandLVEF<35%comparingmedicaltherapyto medical therapy plus coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), there was no difference in the primary outcome ofdeathfrom anycauseat5years. Atlongerfollow-upintervalsofupto10years, the rates ofdeath from anycause and death from cardiovascular causes were significantlylower in patients whounderwent CABGin addition to medical therapythan those receiving medical therapy alone.
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or biventricular pacing (see Chapter 7, Cardiac Arrhythmias)canimprovequalityoflifeandreducetheriskofdeathincertainpatientswithanEFof ≤35%, NYHA class II–IV HF, and conduction abnormalities (left bundle branch block[LBBB] and atrioventriculardelay).
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CRTcanalsobeuseful(classIIArecommendation)inthefollowingsituations:
LVEF ≤35%, sinus rhythm, a non-LBBB pattern with a QRS ≥150 ms, and NYHA class III/ambulatoryclassIVsymptomsonGDMT. LVEF≤35%,sinus rhythm,LBBBwithaQRS120–149ms,andNYHAclassII,III,orambulatory IVsymptomsonGDMT. AFandLVEF≤35%onGDMTifthepatientrequiresventricularpacingandatrioventricularnodal ablationorratecontrolallowsnear100%ventricularpacingwithCRT. Patients on GDMT who have LVEF ≤35% and are undergoing new or replacement device
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implantationwithanticipatedfrequentventricularpacing(>40%ofthetime). FactorsmoststronglyfavoringresponsetoCRTincludefemalesex,QRSduration≥150ms,LBBB, bodymassindex<30kg/m2,nonischemiccardiomyopathy,andasmallleftatrium.
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement for primary prevention of SCD is recommendedforselectedHFpatientswithapersistentlyreducedLVEF≤35%.
SCDoccurssixtoninetimesmoreofteninpatientswithHFcomparedwiththegeneralpopulation andistheleadingcauseofdeathinambulatoryHFpatients. Multiple large, randomized trials have demonstrated a survival benefit of 1%–1.5% per year in patientswithbothischemicandnonischemiccardiomyopathy. Patients should receive at least 3–6 months of optimal GDMT prior to reassessment of EF and implantationofanICD. FollowinganacuteMIorrevascularization,LVEFshouldbeassessedafter40daysofGDMTprior toICDimplantation. ICDtherapyshouldbereservedforpatientsexpectedtootherwiselive>1yearwithgoodfunctional capacity. ICD therapy should not be used in end-stage HF patients who are not candidates for transplantationordurablemechanicalcirculatorysupport(MCS).
CardioMEMS™ is an implantable hemodynamic monitoring system delivered into the pulmonary artery that can be used to monitor a patient’s ambulatory pulmonary artery pressures and allow cliniciansto adjustmedications accordingly. It has been shown to reducehospitalizationinpatients withNYHAclassIIIHF,irrespectiveofLVEF.
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SurgicalManagement
Surgicalornonsurgicalreplacementorrepair ofthe mitralvalve inthe setting ofareducedLVEF andsevereMRisdiscussedelsewhere(seeChapter6,PericardialandValvularHeartDisease).
In select patients who are on maximallytolerated medical therapywith symptomatic moderate to severeMR,MitraclipTMresultedinlowermortalityandHFhospitalizations.
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Leftventricularassistdevices(LVADs)aresurgicallyimplantedpumpsthatdrawbloodfromtheleft ventricle,energizeflowthroughamotorunit,anddelivertheenergizedbloodtotheaorta,resultingin augmentedcardiac output andlower intracardiac fillingpressures. Thesedevices may be temporary (CentriMag, percutaneous LVADs) or durable (HeartWare, HeartMate II, HeartMate III). Due to clinicalinferiority,HeartWareandHeartMateIIarenolongermanufactured.HeartMate3istheonly durableLVADcommerciallyavailableintheUnitedStates.
TemporaryMCSisindicatedforpatientswithsevereHFaftercardiacsurgeryorindividualswith intractablecardiogenicshockafteracuteMI. DurableMCSisindicatedasa“bridgetotransplantation”forpatientsawaitinghearttransplantation oras“destination”therapyforselectpatientsineligiblefortransplantwithrefractoryend-stageHF andHF-relatedlifeexpectancywiththerapyof<2years.
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Complications of durable LVADs include RV dysfunction, gastrointestinal bleeding, driveline infections,aorticinsufficiency,pumpthrombosis,hemolysis,andstrokes.Newermagneticlevitation technologyofferslessriskofpumpthrombosisanddisablingstroke.
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ThedecisiontoinstituteMCSmustbe madeinconsultation with a HFcardiologist anda cardiac surgeonwhohaveexperiencewiththistechnology.
Cardiac transplantation is an option for selected patients with severe end-stage HF refractory to aggressivemedicaltherapyandforwhomnootherconventionaltreatmentoptionsareavailable.
Approximately3700transplantswereperformedintheUnitedStatesin2020andthenumberofheart transplantshasbeenslowlyincreasing.
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Candidates considered for transplantation should generally be <65 years old (although selected older patientsmayalso benefit), haveadvancedHF(NYHA class IV),havea strongpsychosocial supportsystem,haveexhaustedallothertherapeuticoptions,andbefreeofirreversibleextracardiac organ dysfunction that would limit functional recovery or predispose them to posttransplant complications.
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Survival rates afterhearttransplantareapproximately90%,75%, and50%at1, 5, and10 years, respectively. Annual statistics can be found on the United Network for Organ Sharing website (www.unos.org). Posttransplant complications may include acute or chronic rejection, typical and atypical infections, and adverse effects of immunosuppressive agents. Surgical complications and acute rejectionarethemajorcausesofdeathinthefirstposttransplantyear.Cardiacallograftvasculopathy andmalignancyaretheleadingcausesofdeathafterthefirstposttransplantyear.
Lifestyle/RiskModification
Dietarycounselingforsodiumandfluidrestrictionshouldbeprovided.Dailyintakeofapproximately 2gofsodiumperdayformostpatientsandfluidrestriction<1.5L/dforpatientswith hyponatremia (serumsodium<130mEq/L)arereasonable. Smokingcessationshouldbestronglyencouraged. AbstinencefromalcoholisrecommendedinsymptomaticHFpatientswithlowEF. Exercise training is recommended in stable HF patients as an adjunct to pharmacologic treatment. ExercisetraininginpatientswithHFhasbeenshowntoimproveexercisecapacity(peakVO2maxas
well as 6-minute walk time), improve quality of life, and decrease neurohormonal activation. Treatment programs should be individualized and include a warm-up period, 20–30 minutes of exerciseatthedesiredintensity,andacool-downperiod. WeightlossshouldberecommendedinobeseHFpatients.
SpecialConsiderations
MinimizationofmedicationswithdeleteriouseffectsinHFshouldbeemphasized.
Negative inotropes (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem) should be avoided in patients with impaired
ventricular contractility, as should over-the-counter β stimulants (e.g., compounds containing ephedra,pseudoephedrinehydrochloride). NSAIDs,whichantagonizetheeffectofACEinhibitors anddiuretictherapy, shouldbeavoided if possible.
Administration of supplementaloxygen mayrelieve dyspnea, improve oxygen delivery, reduce the workofbreathing,andlimitpulmonaryvasoconstrictioninpatientswithhypoxemiabutisnotroutinely recommendedinpatientswithoutmeasurablehypoxemia. Sleepapneahasaprevalencerateashighas50%intheHFpopulation.Treatmentofobstructivesleep apneawith nocturnal positive airwaypressureimproves symptoms andEF.63 However,treatment of central sleep apnea with adaptive servo-ventilation in patients with HFrEF was associated with increasedmortality.
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Dialysisor ultrafiltration may be beneficial in patientswith severe HF and renal dysfunction who cannotrespondadequatelytofluidandsodiumrestrictionanddiuretics.65Ultrafiltrationisnotsuperior toascaleddiureticregimeninpatientswithacuteHFandcardiorenalsyndromeandisassociatedwith higher rate of adverse events.66 Other mechanical methods of fluid removal such as therapeutic
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