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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... diuretics, Thiazide‐like ... Maximum Dose, Half-Life ... #Diuretics #Pharmacology ... Thiazide #CHF #Cardiology
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... circulation to sustain life
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology ... Heart failure (2nd line ... sinus tach (2nd line ... Beta #Blockers #Pharmacology ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
generally need central ... line. ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
Options for Rate Control ... immediate rate control ... rest • 3rd line ... #pharmacology # ... management #cardiology
Class III Antiarrhythmics - Potassium Channel Blockers - Indications and Side Effects
Amiodarone
 • Suppression of VT
usually 2nd/3td line ... a-flutter • Rate control ... Channel #Blockers #pharmacology ... #cardiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
anterior humeral line ... A line traced along ... Draw the RC line ... along the long central ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Suspected Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates

Neonates with undiagnosed congenital
Algorithm for the ... requiring immediate life-saving ... #HeartDisease #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Cardiology
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
 •
Causes of Apparent Life ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disorders • Central ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
•
Rate Control • ... Rhythm Control ... #Fibrillation #Cardiology ... #Management #Algorithm