Is it furosemide or frusemide? More importantly, what are its caveats and quirks? The evidence based is shockingly sparse for this ubiquitous medication…
Tag Archives: Cardiology
(Not) Managing Asymptomatic Hypertension
Severe asymptomatic hypertension (BP > 180/110mmHg) in hospitalised patient is often mistakenly perceived as a call to antihypertensive action. Treat reversible causes, and consider a watch-and-wait approach. However, exceptions and caveats apply.
Magnesium to slow a heart going fast AF
Don’t use IV magnesium as the sole agent for rate or rhythm control.
