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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker ... heart failure; HFpEF ... ejection fraction; HFrEF ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
getting patients on medication ... and an evidenced beta-blocker ... both of these medications ... tolerated ACEI/ARB + Beta-Blocker ... /ambcarerx #CHF
HFrEF: Guideline Directed Medical Therapy

"Must Be On"
 • ACEI, ARB, or ARNI AND select Beta Blockers
HFrEF: Guideline ... ARNI AND select Beta ... Blockers (bisoprolol ... #management #medications ... #chf #cardiology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
, no pulmonary congestion ... systemic/pulmonary congestion ... Initiation of beta-blocker ... failure - Any beta-blocker ... #Checklist #CHF
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta ... anemia) • G-CSF ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
potassium • Beta ... blockers • Antibiotics ... cell membrane - Beta ... Medications 2. ... Food - Avoid in CRF
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
potassium • Beta ... blockers • Antibiotics ... cell membrane - Beta ... Medications 2. ... Food - Avoid in CRF
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
Algorithm 1. ... vasodilating ß-blocker ... controlled by above medications ... fluid status (hypervolemia ... CAD #Management #Algorithm
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low EABV (e.g., CHF ... Aldosterone • ENaC blockers ... nephropathy • Beta