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Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Medications Used ... failing as a pump; cardiac ... CHF also causes ... #Pharmacology #CHF ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
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 ... #decisionaid #cardiology
Causes of Pericarditis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Coxsackie
 • Echovirus
 • Adenovirus
 • Epstein-Barr virus
Causes of Pericarditis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Post-cardiac ... Myxedema Other: • Medication ... #Causes #Cardiology
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vascular Resistance, Cardiac ... Resistance, Main Uses ... Dobutamine 2-20 mcg ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... #Effect #Management
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
and Inotropes - Pharmacology ... • Higher doses cause ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes ... #Summary #management ... #medications
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Medications ... • Migraine Cardiac ... Syndrome #Syncope #Cardiology ... #causes
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
Best indications ... suspected) • In case ... • Special cases ... #rheumatology #pharmacology ... levels #lupus #management
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Heart Failure Pathophysiology ... → Inflammation causes ... endpoint of all-cause ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm ... Evaluate for causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... benefits and risks of medications ... #Management
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
disease; CRT, cardiac ... ventricular hypertrophy; MCS ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology