Tag: hypokalaemia
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Electrocardiogram – ECG
Speed = 25mm / sec => 1cm = 0.4 sec (x-axis) Amplitude of 1 cm / mV => 1cm = 1mV (ordinate) Normal values: P wave -> 0.08 to 0.10 s; <0.25 cm PR space -> from 0.12 to 0.20 s QRS -> <0.08 s General: PR: – Prolongation of the PR interval reflects the…
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Diuretics
A- kaliuretic diuretics: 1- Loop diuretics: * Molecules: furosemide; bumetanide * Action Site: large segment of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. * Action: It inhibits the reabsorption of NaCl (25 to 30% of the filtered sodium) NB -> this action persists in renal failure 2- Thiazides Related: * Molecules: hydrochlorothiazide; indapamide (Fludex®)…
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