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Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
(MI = myocardial ... it is based on ACC ... evaluation of stable ... #ACS #stresstest ... #CAD
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Suppression of PACs ... syndrome, Post-MI ... indicated in pt w/o CAD ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Cardiac Valve Replacement - Anticoagulation INR Targets and Antiplatelet by Valve Type

Bioprosthetic valves require at least
VKA can be stopped ... continued lifelong as ... monotherapy (2017 AHA/ACC ... valve (2017 AHA/ACC ... #Target #DOAC #Table
Yamaguchi cardiomyopathy on Echocardiogram (A4C)

ECG has been stable for years, she only feels unwell when in
Yamaguchi cardiomyopathy ... Echocardiogram (A4C ... ECG has been stable ... Cardiac MR shows ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... • Pre-existing cardiomyopathy ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... /ARNI/MRA • Avoid ... during Delivery • Stable
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
receptor antagonists (MRA ... ARB, diabetes) ACE ... child-bearing potential Ca2 ... Heart failure Ca2 ... contraindications #table
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ... Echocardiogram 50's male CAP ... BP stable. ... Medical ACS plus ... ultrasound #Cardiology #a4c
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
Activation of ACC ... Incr Cortisol -> CAD ... cardiac ischemia, MI