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Pacemaker Coding Terminology
#Diagnosis #Cardiology #PPM #Pacemaker #LetterCode #Coding #Classification #Table #CoreEM
Pacemaker Coding ... PPM #Pacemaker #LetterCode ... #Coding #Classification ... #Table #CoreEM
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
control of a-fib/a-flutter ... Suppression of VT, Stable ... control of a-fib/a-flutter ... • Indications: Stable ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
The first three letters refer to chamber paced, chamber sensed, and response to sensed events. The
The fourth letter ... The fifth letter ... PPM #Pacemaker #LetterCode ... #Coding #Classification ... #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Possible atrial flutter ... possible atrial flutter ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Table - Wide vs Narrow, Regular vs Irregular

Regular Rhythm - Narrow Complex
Differential Diagnosis Table ... (AVNRT, OAVRT, AFIutter ... Tachycardia: • AFib > AFIutter ... Beware AV nodal blockers ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... Treatment: - Beta blocker ... proptosis), unblinking stare ... Atrial fibrillation/flutter ... Treatment: • Beta blockers