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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... Action, Maximum Dose ... #Comparison #Table ... Loop #Thiazide #CHF ... #Cardiology #Management
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
10 g QD (adjust dose ... g QD; increase dose ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #binders
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the Management ... therapies in 24h) Does ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #morphology #cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Repeat 12-milligram dose ... #Stable #NarrowComplex ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... Na delivery): CHF ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
adjusting the dose ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... May have typical HF ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment