When are vasodilator drugs usually prescribed for heart failure?
a. When angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors cannot be taken
b. When venous dilation is also needed
c. When beta blockers are also being taken
d. When heart failure is improving
A
Vasodilators act directly on the peripheral arteries, causing them to dilate, which leads to de-creased blood pressure and workload on the heart. When patients cannot take ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers, vasodilators are often prescribed.
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