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DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... intra-coronary vasodilators ... Cardiogenic #Shock #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
afterload reduction (Vasodilators ... #differential #algorithm
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Hypertensive Emergencies Vasodilators
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Furosemide, Torasemide Vasodilators ... Ivabradine Intravenous Vasodilators
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
dysfunction • Vasodilatory ... insufficiency (GC) • Vasodilatory
VA ECMO Unloading - LV Venting
Different LV Venting Strategies work through these basic mechanisms: ↓ Preload,
Contractility • Vasodilators
Pharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Central alpha-agonists
 - Methyldopa
 - Clonidine
Combined alpha- and beta-blocker
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Amlodipine Other vasodilators
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, complete loss of vision 
 • Pale retina
mannitol ('V)) • Vasodilators
Target Doses in Congestive Heart Failure
 • Beta Blockers: Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Metoprolol succinate, ARNI, Sacubitril/valsartan
 •
Spironolactone • Vasodilators
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... troubleshooting Algorithm