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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... comparison #management #medications
Fibrates - Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate 
Mechanism: activates PPAR alpha
Lipid Effects:
 - Decrease TG by 30-50%
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50% - Increase HDL ... - Decrease LDL ... These 2 medications ... either of these medications ... increases the risk
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Abbreviated Beers List of Medications to Avoid in the Elderly

The Beers List, which was updated in
Beers List of Medications ... List includes 48 medications ... unnecessarily high risk ... be avoided.11 TABLE ... #Geriatrics #Medications
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management Algorithm ... No → Medication ... Yes → Medication ... overloaded or at risk ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
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 ... or high (5-7) risk ... TIMI low (1-2) risk ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... TIMI low (1-2) risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications for Echocardiogram
1) Identify the streptococci:
  - Low-risk streptococci: S. intermedius, S.
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications ... streptococci: - Low-risk ... - Very high-risk ... Streptococcus #Bacteremia #Indications ... diagnosis #cardiology #algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... 6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Rubella) • Medications ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Indications for Parathyroidectomy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • All patients with symptomatic PHPT
 • Serum calcium 1
Indications for ... Serum calcium 1 mg/dL ... calcium > 400 mg/dL ... increased stone risk ... Parathyroidectomy #Indications