Overview Cardiac Arrest Refers to sudden loss of pulse, drop in blood pressure, and loss of perfusion. Death results in 5 minutes without proper resuscitation (but brain damage results earlier…...
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Overview Pulmonary edema where the heart is to blame. Increases in pulmonary pressure (PCWP) are secondary to ineffective filling/pumping of the heart. This is the most common presentation of Congestive…...
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Overview Diagnosis of CHF at presentation is usually done on chest X-ray. Acutely, IV ACEi and IV lasix will lead to the quickest resolution of symptoms. Once admitted, transition to…...
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Overview Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a disorder of the pumping or filling ability of the heart. The most common cause is coronary artery disease (Systolic) and chronic hypertension (diastolic).…...
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Antihypertensives Antihypertensives consist of vasodilators and diuretics Antihypertensives, their major side effects, and their indications Class Side effects Indications ACEi Hyperkalemia, Cough, Angioedema JNC-8, Old male, African male, CKD ARB…...
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Overview Hypertension is defined as blood pressure >140-90mmHg on 3 separate readings. The majority of patients with hypertension are asymptomatic so regular screening (q3y) is important. Hypertension has many causes…...
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Overview Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) are synonymous with unstable angina (Chest pain lasting >10-20 minutes not relieved by rest) and may represent myocardial infarction (MI). They are caused by complete…...
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Overview Angina refers to chest pain on exertion. The chest pain is always sub-sternal, and is described as crushing/heavy, lasts minutes to hours, and may radiate to the upper arm…...
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