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Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
ADHF • Risks conversion ... • 3rd line agent ... • Does not cause ... Rate #Control #pharmacology ... management #cardiology #AFib
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... and sodium • Dosing ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors
A, Switching between oral agents in the acute/early phase.
Antiplatelet Conversion ... Switching between oral agents ... (LD) in most cases ... the timing and dosing ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology