beta blockers
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CHF treatment options
Why are calcium channel blockers (CCB) contra-indicated in congestive heart failure, while beta-blockers aren't? I understand that CCB may worsen the situation with a significant drop in cardiac output (CO), since they're negative inotropes and can further deteriorate the cardiac function...- a_zed24
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Metoprolol PO to IV
Patient with afib is currently rate controlled with HR in the 90's on PO metoprolol tartrate 75 mg BID. Eventually patient becomes NPO. What should you do? A) transition patient to metoprolol IV push 15 mg q6h. (metop PO to IV is 2.5:1 ratio, therefore 150 mg PO daily is equivalent to 60 mg IV...- Questions88
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Unopposed Alpha Stimulation
Hello, I am a PA student currently on rotations looking for some clarification- Epocrates does not have a good description. I had a pt that presented with rebound HTN after running out of Clonidine (alpha-2 agonist) but continued on his Propranolol (BB). I know that it is unopposed alpha...