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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Physiology and Treatment with Dr. Abramov

October 14, 2016  /  Victoria Roman

Dr. Abramov covers acute decompensated heart failure. starting with a review of the underlying pathophysiology and treatment. He then dives into the the roles of diuretics and beta blockers in acute exacerbations. Finally, he discusses indications for referring a patient to a heart failure specialist along with primary prevention measures.  

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categories / Cardiology, Inpatient
tags / #FOAMIM, #FOAMed, Renal Dysfunction, Internal Medicine, Louisville Lectures, MedEd, Echocardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Diuretics, Beta-blockers, CHF

Acute Coronary Syndromes 101 with Dr. Brown

February 19, 2016  /  Laura Bishop

In this action-packed lecture, Dr. Lorrel Brown covers ACS basics: coronary perfusion, types of myocardial infarction, and how to diagnose MI using history exam and EKG findings. She reviews ACS risk scores, acute treatment of ACS and some common pitfalls.

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categories / Cardiology, Critical Care (ICU), Inpatient
tags / ACS, MI, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Congestive Heart Failure, EKG, EKG interpretation, STEMI, NSTEMI, Best of 2015-2016

Sodium, Potassium, and Diuretics with Dr. Lederer

April 24, 2015  /  Laura Bishop

Dr. Eleanor Lederer addresses sodium and potassium regulation including mechanisms of diuretics.  She presents a basic approach to addressing cases and analyzing serum and urine electrolytes in the context of presentation.

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categories / Inpatient, Nephrology, CME
tags / Sodium, Potassium, Diuretics, Nephron, CHF, Congestive Heart Failure, Pharmacology, Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, Lederer, 2015 Top Lecturers, CME, Continuing Medical Education