Effects of Beta Blockers on the lungs, blood vessels, and kidneys.
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▪ Lungs
Prevent bronchodilation; may induce bronchospasm.
Caution in asthmatics COPD!
▪ Blood vessels
Prevent vasodilation in arterioles and veins.
Blocks the "Fight or Flight" response.
Blocks receptor sites for endogenous catecholamine.
▪ Kidneys
↓ Renin production
What does the heart do with Troponin during a heart attack?
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When there's damage to the heart muscle cells or they die for any reason,
they release a unique chemical called troponin.
What are the signs of Retroperitoneal bleeding and hematoma at the femoral access
site? What are the treatments?
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Signs:
▪ Tachycardia (But, may not see d/t beta blockers)
▪ Hypotension
▪ Back pain, groin pain, flank ecchymosis (late sign)
Treatment:
▪ May medically manage (hold pressure) or surgical repair (< 10%)
▪ Percutaneous intervention with balloon tamponade
▪ IV fluids and IV blood transfusion.
Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides in normal ranges.
What is the goal LDL level post MI?
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Total Cholesterol <200
LDL <130
HDL >50
Triglycerides <200
LDL goal post MI is < 70
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▪ Lungs
Prevent bronchodilation; may induce bronchospasm.
Caution in asthmatics COPD!
▪ Blood vessels
Prevent vasodilation in arterioles and veins.
Blocks the "Fight or Flight" response.
Blocks receptor sites for endogenous catecholamine.
▪ Kidneys
↓ Renin production
What does the heart do with Troponin during a heart attack?
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When there's damage to the heart muscle cells or they die for any reason,
they release a unique chemical called troponin.
What are the signs of Retroperitoneal bleeding and hematoma at the femoral access
site? What are the treatments?
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Signs:
▪ Tachycardia (But, may not see d/t beta blockers)
▪ Hypotension
▪ Back pain, groin pain, flank ecchymosis (late sign)
Treatment:
▪ May medically manage (hold pressure) or surgical repair (< 10%)
▪ Percutaneous intervention with balloon tamponade
▪ IV fluids and IV blood transfusion.
Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides in normal ranges.
What is the goal LDL level post MI?
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Total Cholesterol <200
LDL <130
HDL >50
Triglycerides <200
LDL goal post MI is < 70
