CARDIOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Risk stratification –Stress test if anatomy undefined or residual CAD –Echocardiography to assess left ventricular ejection fraction Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography is advised for patients at high risk for recurrent MI such as: – Angina induced at...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Note – for valvular a-fib, you have to use warfarin. For non-valvular a-fib, you can use DOACs, the Heparins, and Warfarin. Aspirin may be used for patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores. For pts w/ A-fib w/ RVR (admitted), in anticipation of any procedures that...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Magnesium Replacement Magnesium Replacement Phosphate Replacement Phosphate Replacement Calcium Replacement Calcium Replacement
Hospital A/P, Adults, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Oral Medication to bring BP down quickly I use often use: Clonidine 0.2 mg PO x 1 Another option is: Captopril 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg PO x 1 (if the patient is not volume overloaded) IV Blood Pressure Medications to bring BP down quickly Hydralazine 10-20 mg IV Push,...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Only anticoagulate hospitalized patients who are at risk for VTE (moderate to high risk). Many hospitalists recommend pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis for patients who have at least one risk factor for VTE and do not have an increased risk of bleeding. Patients with...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Pharmacologic Therapies for Osteoporosis Oral bisphosphonates are the 1st-line treatment for most patients. “Raloxifene, teriparatide, and denosumab are alternative effective treatments for certain subsets of patients and for those who are unable to take or...
