Cardiac medications (Nitroglycerin, Morphine, Aspirin, ACE inhibitors, Digoxin, Beta Blockers)
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 2020-02-14

This video discusses common medications used in the treatment of cardiac conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, and acute myocardial infarction. These medications include Nitroglycerin (NTG), Morphine, Aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, ACE inhibitors, Digoxin, and Beta Blockers. For a more detailed discussion of the various cardiac conditions, RAAS, BNP and fluid volume regulation, please refer to the other videos on my channel Nursing School Explained.

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Cardiac Output = Stroke Volume x Heart Rate (CO=SV x HR):
https://youtu.be/FrZGugcp3Nk

Heart Failure (Left & Right):
https://youtu.be/vcAlhEmvQqA

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS):
https://youtu.be/2ot8V-QzzU8

Mechanisms of Blood Pressure Control (RAAS, ADH):
https://youtu.be/-JsuFTJsd_M

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https://youtu.be/cXIrt7zGv3I

Hemodynamics: Arterial Blood Pressure monitoring:
https://youtu.be/-dUf81GJD6s