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Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Medications Used ... #Pharmacology #CHF ... #Medications #Action ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Preload #Afterload
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Medications ... • Migraine Cardiac ... • DCM - Afterload ... Stenosis • Cardiac
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Cardiac cath if ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu ... #clinical #pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Diazepam 0.2 mg/kg ... 20 minutes with cardiac ... Alternative medications ... : • Admit to PICU ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Indications for ... Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD ... Prevent Sudden Cardiac ... defibrillator #indications ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Induced Cardiotoxicity
Problem - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with
requiring intravenous medications ... prednisone 1-2 mg/kg ... steroid until cardiac ... steroid until cardiac ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... current guidelines (eg ... controlled by above medications ... diet, exercise, cardiac ... #cardiology