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Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... nodal blocking agents ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
Acute Atrial Fibrillation ... ADHF • Risks conversion ... IV bolus can cause ... • 3rd line agent ... • Does not cause
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... - Any adverse events ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... CARP, DECREASE V trials
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
- ↓ Effective arterial ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose ... Treatments: • K-Binding
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... adjusting the dose ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table