Uses Prescribed to treat Htn, angina, supraventricular arrhythmias, cerebral vasospasm, and HCM. Perioperative Risks CCBs are used chronically in a significant proportion of the surgical population. CCBs are utilized in the treatment of Htn, CAD, or supraventricular arrhythmias and syndromes…
Uses Available PO and IV. Prescribed long term for stable angina, systolic CHF, MI (secondary prevention), Htn, and AFIB (for control of heart rate). No longer considered first-line Rx for essential Htn, especially in elderly pts. Long-term Rx must be…
Key Points ▪ Clinical research describes the characteristics and mechanisms of disease and injury in humans and investigates drugs, devices, diagnostic products, and bundles of care with the aim of providing high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice that improves patients’…
Key Points ▪ The anesthesia preoperative evaluation, which is the clinical foundation for guiding perioperative patient management, reduces perioperative morbidity and enhances patient outcome. ▪ The fundamental purpose of preoperative evaluation is to obtain pertinent information regarding the patient’s medical…