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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Conversions ... conversion that ... another drug in that class ... recalls, this drug class ... #Table #Dosing
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
interval: • Class ... disopyramide) • Class ... flecainide) • Class ... 3 (amiodarone, ... Anti-arrhythmic • Class
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
of patients • Dose ... mechanisms: • Direct ... lung injury • Indirect ... Exclude other causes ... DLCO & new ground glass
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
antagonist (ARB) class ... Doses should be ... #Pharmacology #Conversion ... Switching #Equivalent #Table