6 results
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... syndrome, Post-MI ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... #Receptors #cardiology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Medications ... Contractility: • MI ... • AFib/AFlutter ... Syndrome #Syncope #Cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... exercise, after acute MI ... of or increased doses ... #RVR #Medications ... treatment #comparison #table
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab ... Indications Cath ... New/worsening MR ... #CathLab #Indications ... catheterization #cardiology
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications for Echocardiogram
1) Identify the streptococci:
  - Low-risk streptococci: S. intermedius, S.
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications ... 3) Does the patient ... Streptococcus #Bacteremia #Indications ... TTE #diagnosis #cardiology ... #algorithm
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 ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology