Stroke
Guide safe use of antiarrhythmics for atrial fibrillation
As a clinical pharmacist, you will see antiarrhythmics used more often for “rhythm control” in some patients with atrial fibrillation. Older data found that reducing frequency and duration of atrial fibrillation with antiarrhythmics doesn’t reduce mortality versus rate control with beta-blockers, CCBs, and may increase hospitalizations. …
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Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Antiplatelets for arterial clots and anticoagulants for venous clots
It can be tricky to know when to recommend an antiplatelet, an anticoagulant, or both... These are some important questions to know the difference between antiplatelet and anticoagulant, and when to use each other... What Are Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants? Antiplatelets : Medications like aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), and ticagrelor (Briliq…
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Pay attention when patients are on amiodarone
Amiodarone ( Cordarone, Cardiomep ) has hundreds of interactions and a plethora of side effects, but it's still the most commonly prescribed antiarrhythmic. Renew your efforts to ensure safe use of amiodarone... Firstly WATCH DOSING Ensure that…
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Stroke
Optimize anticoagulants to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients
There will be buzz about optimizing anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation patients based on the latest American Heart Association and Chest guidelines. Use these strategies to balance risks and benefits. Identify stroke risk factors in atrial fibrillation using the "CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc" score... Calculate CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc" score from MD+Calc (CH…
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Stroke
Diagnosis and treatment of ATRIAL fibrillation
Introduction ㅡ Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia, seen more commonly in patients older than age 70, characterized by uncoordinated electrical activation of the atria and an irregular, often rapid, ventricular response causing hemodynamic compromise. As the atria fibrillate, blood pools in the atria, and a clot may form in the atrial appendage, incr…
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