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Summary of characteristics of Antianginal Drugs

DRUG CLASS, ADVERSE EFFECTS 
 AND DRUG 
INTERACTIONS 

#Antianginal #Medications #Cardiology
#Antianginal #Medications ... #Cardiology #Pharmacology ... #Management #Therapy ... #Table #Overview
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Acute coronary syndrome ... : Stable angina, ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table ... #Receptors #cardiology
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
I - Inhibits pulse ... T - Triggers pulse ... purpose) D - Pulses ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pressure “Widened” PP ... mm Hg although PP ... 23.3% • Wide PP ... Acute Coronary Syndrome ... Pathophysiology #causes #cardiology
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker syndrome ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... complications #cardiology ... #management
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 ... #table #pharmacotherapy ... #decisionaid #cardiology
Pacemaker Placement Indications
Class I:
 • Third degree block
 • Advanced 2nd degree block
 • Symptomatic Mobitz
Pacemaker Placement Indications ... Pacemaker #Placement #Indications ... #PPM #cardiology ... #management
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... acute coronary syndrome ... evaluation or management ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
to an external pulse ... nickmmark #pacemaker #PPM ... External #Pacing #cardiology ... #diagnosis #management
Pacemakers and Class I Indications for Pacemakers
 • Transvenous Pacemakers
 • Leadless Pacemakers
 • Class I
Pacemakers and Class I Indications ... Pacemakers • Class I Indications ... #Pacemakers #Indications ... #cardiology #PPM ... Modes #diagnosis #management