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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... sick sinus, AV block ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Beta blocker Conversion Table- Carvedilol, Metoprolol and Bisoprolol Equivalents
Converting between Beta-Blockers: Carvedilol, Metoprolol and Bisoprolol

#Pharmacology #Cardiology
Beta blocker Conversion ... Table- Carvedilol ... Converting between Beta-Blockers ... BetaBlocker #Conversion #Table
Pharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Central alpha-agonists
 - Methyldopa
 - Clonidine
Combined alpha- and beta-blocker
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Combined alpha- and beta-blocker ... Labetalol - B-blockers ... Beta-blockers ... Calcium Channel Blockers ... Pharmacology #HTN #Table
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... • Partially blocks ... Propylthiouracil (PTU) • Blocks ... Methimazole • Blocks ... pathway has been blocked
Beta Blocker Side Effects / Toxicity
Cardiac Side Effects:
 • Sinus bradycardia, AV block, Heart failure exacerbation,
Beta Blocker Side ... bradycardia, AV block ... exacerbation, Beta ... blocker withdrawal
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Summary of Heart Blocks ... 1st Degree Heart Block ... Mobitz I Heart Block ... Complete Heart Block ... • Block in AV
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Situations in which ß blocker ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Beta ... #Blockers #Pharmacology
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
diltiazem) - AV block ... statins, digoxin) Beta ... , AV block (grade ... Depression, AV block ... contraindications #table
Bradycardias Comparison Table
 - SINUS BRADYCARDIA 
 - JUNCTIONAL BRADYCARDIA 
 - 1st DEGREE AV BLOCK
Bradycardias Comparison Table ... 1st DEGREE AV BLOCK ... 2nd DEGREE AV BLOCK ... COMPLETE HEART BLOCK ... Common #Comparison #Table
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
: • MOA: Block ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... : • MOA: Block ... primarily) and block ... : • MOA: Block