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Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison ... limited by side effects ... #Comparison #Table ... #Receptors #cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
• Long-term β-blocker ... rate control when beta-blockers ... a synergistic effect ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... management #treatment #comparison
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Sodium Channel Blockers ... Indications, Side Effects ... Sodium #Channel #Blockers ... #ClassI #Na #cardiology ... pharmacology #table #comparison
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... pathophysiology #cardiology
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
Calcium Channel Blockers ... • Inotropy: No effect ... Calcium #Channel #Blockers ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table #cardiology
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
hypertension Alpha-Blockers ... of alpha-blockers ... increased bleed risk Beta-Blockers ... of beta-blockers ... pharmacology #DDI #table #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
(normal sinus beat ... a ventricular beat ... Brugada algorithm ... Aberration #Aberrancy #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... bradycardia, AV blocks ... Combo of insulin + beta-agonist ... insulin Side effect ... glucose <100 • Beta-agonist
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Summary of Heart Blocks ... before dropped beat ... after dropped beat ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification ... electrocardiogram #ecg #cardiology