21 results
Selected Clinical Trials of SGLT2 inhibitors in CVD and CKD
EMPA-REG OUTCOME - Empagliflozin lowered CV events
Clinical Trials of SGLT2 ... ASCVD; signal for SGLT2i ... risk; signal for SGLT2i ... HF outcomes in HFrEF ... HF outcomes in HFrEF
Oral Antihypertensive Medications - Selection by Comorbidities
Comorbidities: 
 • Stable Angina, HFpEF, HFrEF, AFib, TAA/Marfan, Aortic
Stable Angina, HFpEF ... , HFrEF, AFib, TAA ... Dissection • CKD ... , DM, ESRD, PKD ... #Hypertension #HTN
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... resynchronization therapy; DM ... ejection fraction; HFrEF ... quality of life; HTN ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
-4 inhibitors SGLT2 ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... endocrinology #dm2
Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
and Titration Algorithm ... Established ASCVD or CKD ... established ASCVD or CKD ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... Medication #Management #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider secondary HTN ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... #Hypertension #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Metabolic: DM ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF and CKD

 • Class I pillars of HFrEF GDMT across
Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF ... and CKD • Class ... I pillars of HFrEF ... diuretics, MRA, SGLT2i ... Therapy #GDMT #CKD
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... Liano 1996) - ATN ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... — 13% (mostly ATN ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute and Chronic Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis
Pulmonary/Chest Wall:
 • Acute: Trauma, COPD exacerbation, Asthma
Pericarditis, CAD ... , HFrEF/HFpEF, Intracardiac ... acidosis (eg, DM