Cardiovascular Drugs in Respiratory Care (Quick Medical Overview)

What are the Cardiovascular Drugs that are used in Respiratory Care? This video provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Pharmacology in Respiratory Care
When it comes to pharmacology in respiratory care, most people only think about the medications that are given to affect the lungs. The heart and cardiovascular system is often overlooked. Respiratory therapists are trained to provide care for patients with conditions of both the heart and lungs. They work together to pump oxygenated blood to all of the organs and tissues of the body. If a disease is inhibiting the functionality of the heart, it could inadvertently affect the lungs as well. Cardiovascular drugs are an important class of medication to learn and understand.

➡️ Types of Cardiovascular Drugs
The most common types that are used in respiratory care include:
- Inotropic agents
- Anti-arrhythmic agents
- Vasodilators
- Antianginal drugs
- Vasopressors

➡️ Inotropic Agents
Inotropic agents are a class of medications that increase the force and contractility of the heart. They are often administered to patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Some examples include:
- Digitalis
- Digoxin

➡️ Antiarrhythmic Agents
Antiarrhythmic agents are a class of medications that are administered for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Some examples include:
- Amiodarone
- Procainamide
- Verapamil
- Lidocaine

➡️ Vasodilators
Vasodilators are a class of medications that are administered for hypertension and work by dilating blood vessels so that blood can flow more freely. Some examples include:
- Nipride
- Primacor

➡️ Antianginal Drugs
Antianginal drugs are administered to treat chest pain and prevent angina attacks. Some examples include:
- Nitroglycerin
- Isordil

➡️ Vasopressors
Vasopressors are a class of medications that increase blood pressure and work by inducing vasoconstriction. Some examples include:
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Dopamine
- Dobutamine

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Pharmacology in Respiratory Care
1:07 - Types of Cardiovascular Drugs
1:17 - Inotropic Agents
1:32 - Antiarrhythmic Agents
1:45 - Vasodilators
2:02 - Antianginal Drugs
2:12 - Vasopressors

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