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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
by flow-volume loops ... For comparison, ... a normal loop is ... PFTs #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Pharmacology of diuretics

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

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Acetazolamide, Loop ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #HalfLife ... #Dosing #Loop # ... #Management
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
Total loop diuretic ... maximal dose for IV loop ... following a single loop ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Thiazide Type - Loop ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm

CHF, Cirrhosis - Fluid restriction
SIADH - Fluid restriction
 - Consider salt tablets if etiology
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm ... CHF, Cirrhosis ... consider adding loop ... Hyponatremia #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management
Cardiac Event Monitors
 • Holter Monitor - Records every heart beat for 24-48 hours
 • Loop/Event
24-48 hours • Loop ... • Implantable Loop ... telemetry #devices #comparison ... #table
HFrEF: Guideline Directed Medical Therapy

"Must Be On"
 • ACEI, ARB, or ARNI AND select Beta Blockers
• Digoxin *Loop ... patients #hfref #management ... #medications #chf
Cardiac Event Monitors - Heart Monitor Comparison
 - Holter - 24-48 hrs
Heart Monitor Comparison ... - Implantable Loop ... Event #Monitors #Comparison ... holter #cardiology #management
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
water @ 3cc/kg/h, loop ... desmopressin MH/CCF ... Correction #goal #rate #management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm