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• Paul LangloisDuration:6 Hours 55 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 12, 2016 Description Watch Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, PHD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, for an insightful and practical day focused on the common types of cardiac disorders that professionals like you see in your practice, and the medications currently used to treat them.
• Paul will provide you with cutting-edge information regarding the selection of particular cardiac medications, the desired outcomes, potential side effects and drug interactions.
• Don’t miss this opportunity to keep pace with the ever-changing field of cardiac care and, through the information gained in this seminar, reduce the risk of potential adverse consequences for your patients!Antiarrhythmic AgentsAnticoagulantsMetabolic SyndromeDyslipidemiaCHFStrokeAntihypertensive TherapyDangerous Interactions Handouts Cardiac Medication Essentials (9.16 MB) Available after Purchase Outline Cardiac Hemodynamics: Beyond Blood Pressure and Heart RatePreloadAfterloadContractilityNormal and abnormal electrocardiographic tracingsAntiarrhythmic Agents: Avoid the 3 Most Common MistakesClass I agents (sodium channel blockers)Class II agents (beta-blockers)Class III agents (potassium channel blockers)Class IV agents (calcium channel blockers)AHA/ACC Anticoagulant Administration GuidelinesNitratesAspirinMorphine sulfateBeta blockersFibrinolytic agentsAntiplatelet agentsAnticoagulantsACE inhibitorsAngiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)Stroke Patients: Avoid 4 Common Medication ErrorsIschemicHypertension: Labetalol, Nitropaste, NicardipineHypotension: Crystalloid, DopamineThrombolytic agentsAntiepileptic medicationsDabigatranHemorrhagicCorrect coagulation abnormalitiesGlucose managementBlood pressure controlAntiepileptic medicationsMetabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia Patients: Medications that Should NOT Be Administered TogetherNCEP ATPIII guidelinesLipid modifying medicationsStatinsFibratesResinsNiacinBlood glucose controlInsulinOral agentsCongestive Heart Failure: Medications to Start and Avoid Based Upon Patient Presentation DigoxinNesiritideDiureticsACE inhibitorsARBAldosterone antagonistsBeta-blockersWARNING: What the Antihypertensive Therapy Guidelines Do Not SpecifyDiureticsLoopThiazidePotassium-sparingACE inhibitorsARBBeta-blockersCalcium channel blockersAlpha blocking agentsVasodilatorsLifestyle modifications Faculty Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, Ph.D., CCRN, CCNS, CNRN Related seminars and products: 21 Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, Ph.D., CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, is a critical care clinical specialist in the Surgical, Medical, Neurologic, Burn, CCU and Trauma ICUs of Cook County Hospital, Chicago.
• Drawing on over 30 years of experience assessing and managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Dr. Langlois provides advanced-level training to nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians.