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Flowchart of the function of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)

#renin #angiotensin #aldosterone #system #RAAS #system #algorithm
function of the renin-angiotensin ... aldosterone system ... RAAS) #renin #angiotensin ... #RAAS #system # ... algorithm #pathophysiology
Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Heart Failure In CHF ... CHF also causes ... the sympathetic system ... and the renin-angiotensin ... system are designed
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting ... fibrillation; ARB, angiotensin-receptor ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin ... System: • ACE ... Perindopril • Angiotensin ... Neprilysin Inhibitor/Angiotensin ... #Medications #CHF
Recommended Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blockers;
Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) ACE, angiotensin-converting ... enzyme; ARB, angiotensin ... receptor blockers; HF ... Cardiomyopathy #Algorithm
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... cardiovascular system ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... Management #Cardiology #CHF ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin ... System: • ACE ... Perindopril • Angiotensin ... medications #summary #table
Cough - Diagnostic Schema

Infectious: URTI, LRTI, Bacterial, Viral
Irritant/Exposure: Allergic, Post-infectious, Pneumonitis, ACEi, PTX, Foreign Body
Airway Disease:
Bronchiectasis Other organ/systemic ... GERD, Dysphagia, CHF ... #Differential #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sympathetic nervous system ... steroids) • Renin-Angiotensin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm