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Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... • Partially blocks ... Propylthiouracil (PTU) • Blocks ... Methimazole • Blocks ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Algorithm CONSIDER ... sick sinus, AV block ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in ... rebleeding, Portal hypertensive ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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1st-degree heart block ... persistent fetal beta-blockade ... , tachycardia, nausea ... - Urapidil - Nausea ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... malignant, pediatric cases ... phenoxybenzamine blocks ... Starting beta blockers ... • Beta blockers
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Orthostatic Hypotension ... • Anemia • Medications ... /3rd degree AV Block ... #causes
Hypertension Medications that Require Tapering to Discontinue: Beta Blockers + Clonidine
Beta-blockers and clonidine (alpha2 agonist) are
Hypertension Medications ... to Discontinue: Beta ... Beta-blockers ... which can cause ... #Management
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Diagnosis and Management ... suggests portal hypertensive ... diuretic-resistant • Medications ... Beta-blockers (in ... #Summary #Hepatology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Post-operative phenomenon, Medications ... administered • This can cause ... (-vaptans) • Blocks ... , Hypotension, Increased ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management