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- β-Blockers should be started in stable CHF patients
- Low JVP, dry mucous membranes, high Cr - isotonic saline infusion prior to coronary angiography minimises risk of contrast-induced nephropathy
- Corticosteroids lower HDL cholesterol
- AVR, acute DVT, begin weight based unfractionated heparin infusion because in postoperative state rapid reversal of anticoagulation may be required
- Acute ischemic stroke, sinus rhythm - anticoagulation is not indicated for acute ischemic stroke of unclear etiology (Class III)
- UFH and bivalirudin degree of anticoagulation can be monitored using APTT
- Acute decompensated HF - hospitalise for IV furosemide therapy and hemodynamic monitoring
- Inferior wall MI, systolic murmur apex increases in grade over time - cause infarcted posterior papillary muscle
- Primary PCI, hypotension, norepinephrine is most reasonable initial vasopressor
- Constrictive pericarditis is preload dependent condition. Diastolic equalisation of pressures, waveforms are not seen if lack of preload due to overdiuresis