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Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

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Below follows a drug manual for use in the CCU (coronary care unit), ICU (intensive care unit) or ER (emergency room). μg/kg/min + + + ++ Low dose dopamine stimulates D1 receptors and induces vasodilation in coronary, renal, cerebral and mesenteric vessels. Increases coronary blood flow. Coronary flow enhanced.

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Resident Journal Review: Available Evidence Regarding Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)

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1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. The trial was conducted in 25 ICUs in France between 2014 and 2018. C to a goal of 36.5 C over 24 hours.

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

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The diagnostic coronary angiogram identified only minimal coronary artery disease, but there was a severely calcified, ‘immobile’ aortic valve. Author continued : STE in aVR is often due to left main coronary artery obstruction (OR 4.72), and is associated with in-hospital cardiovascular mortality (OR 5.58).