Dr. Paul Langlois – Cardiac Medication Essentials
Description:
Watch Dr. Paul Langlois, APN. PHD. CCRN. CCNS. CNRN. For an engaging and practical day on common cardiac disorders seen in professionals like you, and the medications currently being used to treat them, Paul You will receive cutting-edge advice-Edge information about choosing the right cardiac medication, side effects, and drug interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep pace with the ever-You can make a difference in the field of cardiac care by using the information from this seminar and reduce the potential for adverse consequences for your patients.
Antiarrhythmic agents
Anticoagulants
Metabolic Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
CHF
Stroke
Antihypertensive Therapy
Dangerous Interactions
OUTLINE
Cardiac Hemodynamics: Beyond blood pressure and heart rate
Preload
Afterload
Contractility
Normal and abnormal electrocardiographic traceings
Antiarrhythmic agents: Avoid these 3 Common Mistakes
Class I agents (sodium channel blocksers)
Agents in Class II (beta).-blockers)
Agents of class III (potassium channel blocking agents)
Class IV agents (calcium channel blocking agents)
AHA/ACC Anticoagulant Administration Guides
Nitrates
Aspirin
Morphine sulfate
Beta-blockers
Fibrinolytic agents
Antiplatelet agents
Anticoagulants
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)
Stroke Patients: Avoid 4 Common Medication Errors
Ischemic
Hypertension: Labetalol, Nitropaste, Nicardipine
Hypotension: Crystalloid, Dopamine
Thrombolytic agents
Antiepileptic medicines
Dabigatran
Hemorrhagic
Correct coagulation irregularities
Management of glucose
Blood pressure control
Antiepileptic medicines
Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia: Drugs That Should NOT Be Given Together
Guidelines for NCEP ATPIII
Lipid-modifying medications
Statins
Fibrates
Resins
Niacin
Control of blood glucose
Insulin
Oral agents
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Congestive heart failure: Treatments to Avoid and Start Based on the Patient’s Presentation Digoxin
Nesiritide
Diuretics
ACE inhibitors
ARB
Aldosterone antagonists
Beta-Blockers
WARNING: The Antihypertensive Treatment Guidelines Don’t Specify
Diuretics
Loop
Thiazide
Potassium-Sparing
ACE inhibitors
ARB
Beta-Blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Alpha blocking agents
Vasodilators
Lifestyle modifications
OBJECTIVES
Describe the four types of cardiac medications, and how they affect the function of the heart cycle.
Describe the effects of each class on the cardiac cycle.
Identify the types of medication used to treat acute heart disease.
Differentiate between hemorhagic and ischemic strokes.
Explain the benefits and risks of medications that treat metabolic syndrome or dyslipidemia.
Analyze and compare the risks and benefits associated with medications that are used to treat heart problems.
Describe the criteria for initiating antihypertensive medication after lifestyle changes have been made.
Recognize dangerous drug-Drug interactions with cardiac and non-cardiac drugs-Cardiac medications
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