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Adenosine: Administration Technique, Dose Escalation and Precautions

…initial doses of 6 to 12 mg, followed by a flush. Doses as low as 2.5 mg may terminate some tachycardias, and doses of…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…increases with higher statin doses and with several patient and treatment related factors: Age older than 80 years Female sex Low body mass index Asian…

Inotropes and vasopressors: doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…kg/min + + + +++++ Low dose dopamine stimulates D1 receptors and induces vasodilatation in the coronary, renal, cerebral and mesenteric vessels. Few Dopamine — intermediate dose Cardiogenic shock…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…g., coumarin derivatives or heparin—except low dose heparin). Patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Patients with severe kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min)…

Amiodarone: Loading, Maintenance Dosing and Monitoring Schedule

…those found in plasma. Plasma clearance is low, renal excretion is negligible, and doses do not require reduction in patients with renal disease; neither amiodarone…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…Doses 5 μg/kg/min induces vasoconstriction, which dominates at dosease 15 μg/kg/min. Tachycardia Increased ventricular rate in AF Ventricular arrhythmias…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…Doses 5 μg/kg/min induces vasoconstriction, which dominates at dosease 15 μg/kg/min. Tachycardia Increased ventricular rate in AF Ventricular arrhythmias…

Electrical cardioversion

…at low energy and is difficult to terminate pharmacologically. Ectopic atrial tachycardia or SVT that has not been terminated by vagal manoeuvres, adenosine or rate…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…of 0 indicates low risk. Anticoagulation A DOAC is the first choice in pulmonary embolism without malignancy and without antiphospholipid syndrome. The doses in venous…

Coronary CT Angiography and CAD-RADS Reporting

…earlier techniques. Radiation exposure depends on the protocol and scanner; CAC scanning is associated with a particularly low dose, approximately 1–2 mSv, while contemporary…

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