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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
Pharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Central alpha-agonists
 - Methyldopa
 - Clonidine
Combined alpha- and beta-blocker
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Pharmacologic Treatments ... Combined alpha- and beta-blocker ... Beta-blockers ... Pregnancy #Management #Treatment ... Pharmacology #HTN #Table
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... THREATENING CAUSES & TREATMENT ... - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
• Long-term β-blocker ... rate control when beta-blockers ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... Medications #management #treatment ... #comparison #table
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... diltiazem or B-blockers ... narrow-complex irregular protocol ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... , use B-blockers ... underlying cause #Stable ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Algorithm ECG ... bradycardia, AV blocks ... Combo of insulin + beta-agonist ... glucose <100 • Beta-agonist ... #Algorithm #Management
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

- 43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

Per ACLS and
the first-line treatment ... for stable AVNRT ... demonstrated successful conversion ... #Instructions #Protocol
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... (non selective beta ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
Strategic Steps for Treatment ... adrenergic tone: Beta-blocker ... • Therapy to block ... peripheral conversion ... thyroidcrisis #beta-blocker