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Causes of Myocarditis
Infectious Etiologies:
 • Viral agents: Adenoviruses, Enteroviruses (coxsackievirus), Herpesviruses (human herpesvirus 6, Epstein—Barr virus),
Causes of Myocarditis ... , Epstein—Barr virus ... Etiologies: • Toxins: Anthracyclines ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #causes
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
Inotropes - Pharmacology ... Preferred first agent ... • Higher doses cause ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes ... #Summary #management
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Resistance, Main Uses ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... #Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Causes of Myocarditis 
1. Infectious Myocarditis
 • Bacterial - Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Meningococcus, Gonococcus, Salmonella, Corynebacterium
Causes of Myocarditis ... Amphetamines, anthracyclines ... more commonly cause ... beri-beri • Physical agents ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
IV bolus can cause ... • 3rd line agent ... • Does not cause ... Rate #Control #pharmacology ... #management #cardiology
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
Management of Anthracyclines ... cause cardiomyopathy ... HER2 agents cause ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology ... #oncology #pharmacology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
for any further events ... Consider vasopressor ... and discuss with cardiology ... ❾ Plan further management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management