CHAPTER 10 Cardiovascular Disorders

Figure 10-2 Action for antiplatelet drugs.
(Modified from Lilley LL, Harrington S, Snyder JS: Pharmacology and the nursing process, ed. 5, St. Louis, 2007, Mosby. In Mosou K, Snipe K: Pharmacology for pharmacy technicians. St. Louis, 2009, Mosby.)
CHF represents a complex clinical syndrome characterized by abnormalities of left ventricular function and neurohormonal regulation. It may be caused by multiple underlying diseases such as CHD, atherosclerosis, rheumatic fever, cardiomyopathy, valve disorders, ventricular failure, left or right-sided failure, hypertension, prolonged drug or alcohol addiction, diabetes, or previous heart attack.

Figure 10-3 Algorithm for digoxin therapy for heart failure.
(Modified from Morris S, Hatcher HF, Reddy DK: Digoxin therapy for heart failure: An update, American Family Physician, August 15, 2006. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060815/613.html.)