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Proximal aorta transverse view caudal to Figure 3. Note inferior vena cava (ivc), aorta (ao), anterior
Proximal aorta transverse ... sign) #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Aorta # ... Transverse #ClockMantle
Summary table of the mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used anti-coagulation drugs.
mechanism of action, side ... - Low Molecular ... anticoagulation #pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... hypoglycemia • Low ... disease Common Side ... — mitigated by slow ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
NSAID Selectivity Spectrum
COX-2 Selective NSAID - Celecoxib
 • Increased risk for CV events
 • Decreased risk
Decreased risk for Gl side ... Increased risk for Gl side ... Cardioprotective at low ... Increased risk for GI side ... selectivity #spectrum #pharmacology
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
, Indications, Side ... Blockers #ClassI #Na #cardiology ... #pharmacology #
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Narrow Complex Bradycardia:
 • Regular: Sinus Bradycardia, AFib w/ AV
Arrest, AFib w/ Slow ... Regular SVT WI Wide ... Irregular SVT w/ Wide ... epinephrine 4) Page Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Management #cardiology
Aortic and Mitral Valve Regurgitaton on Parasternal long axis (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis (PLAX) is part of
basic cardiac POCUS ... you can get a lot ... initially thought just low ... PLAX #clinical #cardiology
Aortic aneurysm (aaa) measuring 6 cm wide with mural thrombus (asterisks) #Clinical #Diagnosis #EM #Radiology #Vasc
measuring 6 cm wide ... Diagnosis #EM #Radiology ... #Vasc #POCUS #AAA ... MuralThrombus #Transverse
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
Use short axis (transverse ... imaging and Doppler flow ... quantify blood flow ... Confirm wire position ... Ultrasound #Guided #POCUS
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lowers level of low-density ... effective over wide ... increased risk of low ... effective over wide ... Table #Comparison #Pharmacology