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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
coronary artery disease ... hypertension; ICD ... circulatory support; and MI ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
Management of Anthracyclines ... receptor antagonist (MRA ... baseline cardiac disease ... severe valvular disease ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Ischemic Heart Disease ... ischemic heart disease ... unstable VT • Stable ... on EP study #AICD ... #indications #cardiology