Cardiovascular Pharmacology - Hypertension & Heart Failure

Course overview

1. Describe the pharmacological goals of managing hypertension and the physiological mechanisms targeted by antihypertensive medications. 2. Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and potential adverse effects of ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, aldosterone antagonists, ARNIs, and HCN channel blockers. 3. Discuss clinical considerations and safety precautions in prescribing cardiovascular medications, especially for patients with coexisting heart failure. 4. Analyze the roles of combination pharmacotherapy in managing hypertension in patients with heart failure. 5. Evaluate patient-specific factors influencing drug selection and treatment adjustments for hypertensive patients with heart failure.