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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in ... Pathophysiology • Indications ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... #ThyroidStorm #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Drugs
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison ... in pt w/o CAD/HF ... #Blockers #Pharmacology ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
RVR - Medications ... rate control when beta-blockers ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... #AFib #RVR #Medications ... #management #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
pulmonary disease or CHF ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... #decisionaid #cardiology
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
and an evidenced beta-blocker ... both of these medications ... tolerated ACEI/ARB + Beta-Blocker ... /ambcarerx #CHF ... #StageC #Cardiology
HFrEF: Guideline Directed Medical Therapy

"Must Be On"
 • ACEI, ARB, or ARNI AND select Beta Blockers
ARNI AND select Beta ... Blockers (bisoprolol ... patients #hfref #management ... #medications #chf ... #cardiology #GDMT
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... • Atrial depolarization ... contraction of atrial ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... potassium • Beta ... Medications 2. ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... differential #diagnosis #causes