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Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... long-acting β2-agonist; ICS ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
/LABA/ICS) - ... /LABA) & Eosinophils ... < 100 Dosing: ... low, adding an ICS ... #Indications #Pharmacology
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... Corticosteroid (ICS ... /ICS combination ... /ICS inhalers are ... are the normal dosing
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... PseudoHyperkalemia: • Lab ... Clenching of fist during ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Food - Avoid in CRF
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... PseudoHyperkalemia: • Lab ... Clenching of fist during ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Food - Avoid in CRF
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... defibrillator as ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
lab markers such ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #clinical #pharmacology