In this lecture, we review the physiology of cardiac contraction and the cellular mechanisms involved in that process, including adrenergic receptors. Multiple inotropic and vasoactive agents are discussed in detail. Clinical examples are provided at the end of the lecture
Learning objectives of this video are the following:
1. Review of cardiac contraction (cellular mechanisms)
2. Multiple iontropes and vasoactive agents
3. Related clinical scenarios
Presented by Dr. Luis A Verduzco
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Dr. Luis Verduzco, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO. He is affiliated with Denver Health Medical Center. Luis A. Verduzco M.D., is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree with distinction from Yale University and then went on to medical school at Harvard, having graduated as an Arthur Lehman and LInnane Scholar. Dr. Verduzco received his residency training at Stanford and was elected chief resident during his final year. He stayed at Stanford for critical care fellowship training. He is a former Academy of Achievement Student Delegate and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellow. Dr. Verduzco has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed manuscripts, with primary authorships in prestigious journals such as Stroke and Blood. He is an avid learner who practices evidence-based medicine and enjoys teaching.
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Jun 08 2023, 10:19 pm
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May 21 2020, 4:13 pm
Epinephrine is bronchodilator not bronchiconstrictor