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Cardiovascular Support Flashcards

1
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role of positive inotropes

A

increase heart contractibility increasing CO and MAP

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2
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when are positive inotropes used?

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heart failure

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3
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examples of positive inotropes

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adrenaline
dobutamine
NA

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4
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what is milrinone?

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positive inotrope that works as a PD3 inhibitor

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5
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what is levosimedan?

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positive inotrope that increases calcium sensitivity

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role of vasopressors

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vasoconstriction

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examples of vasopressors

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NA
vasopressin
adrenaline
phenylephrine

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antimuscarinics used to treat bradycardia

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glycopyronium

atropine

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9
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immediate management of MI

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300mg aspirin
IV 5000 units (5ml IV infusion) heparin
180mg ticagrelor

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