Decreasing After-load

Cards (1)

  • Reduce after-load:
    • ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril
    • -> inhibition of angiotensinogen converting enzyme
    • -> decrease in production of angiotensin II
    • -> decrease in aldosterone secretion
    • ARBs (angiotensin II receptors blockers)
    • arterial vasodilators e.g. hydralazine
    • -> decrease in total peripheral resistance