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Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Heart Failure In CHF ... CHF also causes ... #Pharmacology #CHF ... #Medications #Action ... Cardiology #Preload #Afterload
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Genetic Increased Afterload ... Constriction #CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... ; EF, ejection fraction ... medical therapy; HF ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
B-blockers with caution ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... B-blockers with caution ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... anemia) • G-CSF ... GI losses (NG suction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recommended Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blockers;
receptor blockers; HF ... ventricular ejection fraction ... Cardiomyopathy #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... underlying cause (CHF ... ADH Present and Active ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for screening/diagnosis and treatment/follow‐up of iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure. Hb, haemoglobin;
Algorithm for screening ... reduced ejection fraction ... Diagnosis #HFrEF #sCHF
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
benefit from LV afterload ... inotrope therapy and afterload ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
HTN/normotension Afterload ... epinephrine is another option ... #Checklist #CHF