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Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... Suppression of VT ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
PALPITATIONS: Medications ... withdrawal of β-blockers ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... & termination: SVT ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... controlled by above medications ... Optimal BP management ... Enroll in HFpEF clinical ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Change in clinical ... Diabetes regimen ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary

Symptoms:
• Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

Why?
Cardiac:
	• Valvular heart
Noncardiac: • Pulmonary ... propafenone with β-blocker ... Absolute warfarin indications ... AFib #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology