Basics of the Cath Lab: Resources for CVPs, Fellows, and the Cath Curious-Common Medications in the Cath Lab

Common Medications in the Cath Lab

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This video provides an overview of common medications used in the heart catheterization lab. It covers medications for antiarrhythmias, inotropes, vasopressors, anticoagulation, and sedation. Specific medications discussed include adenosine, atropine, isoproterenol, lidocaine, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, bivalirudin, glyceryl trinitrate, cangrelor, heparin, tyrofiban, flumazenil, naloxone, and propofol. The video emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with these medications as they are frequently used in urgent situations during complex heart interventions.

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Micheal Tempelhof, MD, MBA, MSc, FSCAI

Keywords

heart catheterization lab

medications

antiarrhythmias

inotropes

vasopressors