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Pharmacology of diuretics

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

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

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... administration, once a day dosing ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF ... #Algorithm #Congestive ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... doses - consider ITU ... not improving in ... • IF SIADH — look ... #algorithm #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Management during ... Management during ... Management during ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu