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🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…more pronounced at low doses. Alpha effect pronounced at higher doses. Coronary flow enhanced. Pulm vasoconstriction. Increased pulmonary blood flow. Ventricular arrhythmias Severe hypertension resulting…

Sotalol: Initiation, QT Monitoring and Renal Dosing

…proarrhythmia, and severe bradycardia. Patients should be monitored for arrhythmias and QT prolongation with each dose adjustment, typically waiting 2 to 3 days to attain…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…more pronounced at low doses. Alpha effect pronounced at higher doses. Coronary flow enhanced. Pulm vasoconstriction. Increased pulmonary blood flow. Ventricular arrhythmias Severe hypertension resulting…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…Use with caution in patients on low dose acetylsalicylic acid for cardioprotection. Pharmacokinetic interactions Methotrexate: NSAIDs inhibit tubular secretion of methotrexate, increasing plasma levels and…

Short Synacthen test

…Marked atopic disease, particularly severe asthma and a history of anaphylaxis — a relative contraindication; the test is then performed with preparedness for anaphylaxis. An untreated…

Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention

…the occurrence of contrast induced AKI is negligible or very low. Risk rises substantially with chronic kidney disease, particularly diabetic kidney disease and advanced CKD…

Ivabradine: Indications, Dosing and Heart-Rate Targets

…is limited. Ivabradine alone or combined with a beta blocker should be considered in symptomatic patients. This is a class IIa, level B recommendation. Combination…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Electrocardiographic Criteria

…usually subside with cessation of activity, distinguishing it from angina pectoris. The location of the pain beneath the xiphoid and epigastrium, combined with patient denial…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

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

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Screening for cardiovascular and kidney disease All patients with diabetes should be assessed for: ASCVD Severe target organ damage (TOD) HF AF…

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