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Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... decompensated CHF ... rate control when beta-blockers ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... #management #treatment
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
Failure (HFrEF) Treatment ... getting patients on medication ... and an evidenced beta-blocker ... tolerated ACEI/ARB + Beta-Blocker ... /ambcarerx #CHF
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta ... anemia) • G-CSF ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... #nephrology #low
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... 1st-degree heart block ... maternal bradycardia, congestive ... persistent fetal beta-blockade ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
, no pulmonary congestion ... Revascularization, treatment ... Initiation of beta-blocker ... failure - Any beta-blocker ... #Checklist #CHF
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
potassium • Beta ... cell membrane - Beta ... Medications 2. ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... potassium #high #nephrology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block ... Preventative Medications ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low EABV (e.g., CHF ... Aldosterone • ENaC blockers ... nephropathy • Beta ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... ARBs, NSAIDs, β-blockers ... Na delivery): CHF ... STOP offending medications ... #potassium #nephrology