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What does Cardizem do?
Pharmacology
Calcium channel blocker
Decreases myocardial contractility and O2 demand
Dilates coronary arteries/arterioles.
Anti-hypertensive
Calcium channel blocker
Decreases myocardial contractility and O2 demand
Dilates coronary arteries/arterioles.
Anti-hypertensive
Names
Cardizem
Diltiazem
Why would Diltiazem be given?
Chronic stable angina pectoris
A-fib with RVR
Tachyarrhythmias
What contraindications should be considered for Dilt?
2/3 degree heart blocks
Cardiogenic shock
V-tachycardia
Systolic BP < 90 mmHg
Acute myocardial ischemia or infarction
2/3 degree heart blocks
Cardiogenic shock
V-tachycardia
Systolic BP < 90 mmHg
Acute myocardial ischemia or infarction
Should make you stop what calcium channel blocker?
Cardizem