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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
- ENDOCRINE: Hypothyroidism ... - TOX: beta-blockers ... THREATENING CAUSES & TREATMENT ... - Drugs (beta-blockers ... Electrolytes (hyperkalemia
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... : - Beta blocker ... tenderness Treatment ... : • Beta blockers
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Endocrine: • Hypothyroidism ... surgery • Heart block ... Medications: • Beta ... blockers • Calcium ... channel blockers
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia ... - NSAlDs - Beta-Blockers ... #Hyperkalemia ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... bradycardia, AV blocks ... Combo of insulin + beta-agonist ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... diagnosis #management #algorithm ... #treatment
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
cause and suitable treatment ... glucocorticoids; treatment ... hyponatremia); treatment ... TS is based on beta-blockers ... gold standard treatment
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stature (Late Bloomer ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... (non selective beta ... TDP #Management #Algorithm