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Beta blocker Conversion Table- Carvedilol, Metoprolol and Bisoprolol Equivalents
Converting between Beta-Blockers: Carvedilol, Metoprolol and Bisoprolol

#Pharmacology #Cardiology
Beta blocker Conversion ... Table- Carvedilol ... Converting between Beta-Blockers ... #BetaBlocker #Conversion ... #Table #Metoprolol
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... causing ↓SA node and AV ... interval to prolong AV ... alpha & beta adrenergic ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
diltiazem) - AV ... statins, digoxin) Beta ... , AV block (grade ... - Depression, AV ... contraindications #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
• Long-term β-blocker ... rate control when beta-blockers ... combined with other AV ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... treatment #comparison #table
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... causing ↓SA node and AV ... interval to prolong AV ... alpha & beta adrenergic ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate with AV ... , use B-blockers ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Visual Guide to AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology
 - Dual AV nodal physiology is
Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology ... pathway which blocks ... created if the beat ... With the echo beat ... Tachycardia #AVNRT #Pathophysiology
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... WPW) - Avoid AV ... diltiazem or B-blockers ... irregular protocol #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... , bradycardia, AV ... blocks) -> Calcium ... Combo of insulin + beta-agonist ... glucose <100 • Beta-agonist