6 results
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Indications, Side Effects ... #Blockers #ClassI ... #Na #cardiology ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... blocking effects ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #cardiology
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
Calcium Channel ... • Inotropy: No effect ... CCBs #Calcium #Channel ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... blocking effects ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #phases #cardiology
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
tachycardia Calcium Channel ... vera, Licorice - Causes ... potential arrhythmias Class ... pharmacology #DDI #table ... #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
patient have any modifiable ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology