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Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
(ACEI, ARB, diabetes ... ) ACE inhibitors ... failure - Co-medication ... antihypertensive #medications ... contraindications #table
ACEI or ARB Initiation
Hyperkalemia:
 - Review concurrent drugs
 - Moderate potassium Intake
 - Consider: diuretics, sodium
ACEI or ARB Initiation ... Hyperkalemia: ... Review concurrent drugs ... Reassess concomitant medications ... Initiation #monitoring #algorithm
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Antihypertensive Drugs ... Renin-Angiotensin System: • ACE ... antihypertensive #hypertension ... #htn #medications ... #summary #table
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
exacerbation ACEl ... Valsartan • AKI, hyperkalemia ... pocketcardset #HTN #hypertension ... BloodPressure #medications ... #pharmacology #table
Reported Mechanisms and Toxicity of Investigational Treatments for SARS-COV-2
Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
 • Mechanisms: Interference with ligand
myocardial depression, hypokalemia ... combined with certain medications ... ), hypotension ( ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Medications ... #SARSCOV2 #COVID19
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... controlled by above medications ... fluid status (hypervolemia ... may exacerbate hypertension ... CAD #Management #Algorithm