by Eric Christianson | Jun 28, 2026 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
There are a few medications that are known to worsen heart failure. Cilostazol can contribute to heart failure complications and because of this concern, a boxed warning exists for this medication. In the case below, we depict a case where cilostazol causes heart...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 9, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
This video is part of a three-part series covering new literature that could influence clinical practice. In this video, I discuss whether beta-blocker use post-MI is beneficial for patients with HFpEF. Background about the mechanism of action and typical place in...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 30, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
With this med review, I’m simply looking at a medication list to help formulate ideas to investigate. I’ll focus heavily on my concern for using an NSAID in this patient. Metoprolol – 50 mg twice daily (Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation) Furosemide...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 6, 2023 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
Magnesium is an essential mineral used for many bodily functions. There are a few drugs that deplete magnesium and below is a case scenario where we have medications that should be ruled out as contributing factors. MW is a 67-year-old male with a history of...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
We have had a wonderful response to our previous pharmacology crossword on diabetes so I figured I try this again. With the help of a pharmacy student, Cody Springer, we have created a free heart failure pharmacology crossword puzzle! I know some folks out there...
