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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm ... #Differential
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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deficiency - Heparin/ LMW ... Ketoconazole Low ... - NSAlDs - Beta-Blockers ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential
Management of acute beta blocker/calcium channel blocker overdose

#Management #Toxicology #BetaBlocker #CCB #CalciumChannelBlocker #Overdose #Toxicity #Algorithm
Management of acute beta ... blocker/calcium ... channel blocker ... Overdose #Toxicity #Algorithm
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) - Guideline Directed Medical Therapy - Initiation Strategies

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ACE, ARB, ARNI → Beta-Blocker ... Inhibitor • Rapid low-dose ... approach: Beta-Blocker
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... cells: Insulin, Beta-Agonist ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... causes #potassium #low
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Strong Blockade, Slow ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... of phase 4 to slow ... alpha & beta adrenergic ... slow Ca++ channels
Beta Blockers Overview - Beta Adrenergic Antagonists
Cardioselective:
M - Metoprolol 
A - Atenolol 
N - Nebivolol 
B
Beta Blockers Overview ... - Beta Adrenergic ... Blockers are commonly ... and there is a lot ... blockers, but actually
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential ... AFIb w/ variable block ... Ask patient to blow ... Normotensive: Beta-Blocker ... Tachycardia #SVT #Differential
Drugs causing hyperkalemia
 • Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
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renin: NSAIDs, Beta ... blockers, Cyclosporine ... Angiotensin receptor blockers ... Sodium Channel Blockers ... medications #causes #differential