Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Grand Rounds

Joseph C. Osborne II, PharmD, @JOzempic describes the pharmacology of aducanumab, summarizes the clinical literature and approval process for aducanumab, and discusses stewardship considerations of aducanumab. 

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Megan L. Grochowski, PharmD, reviews the incidence of common Crotalidae snake envenomation in the United States, describes the progression of signs and symptoms associated with snakebites, explains the role, use, and administration of antivenom in snakebites, and reviews other interventional therapies utilized in the management and stabilization of snakebites.

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Patrick M. Wieruszewski, PharmD, BCCCP, describes the mechanisms of the renin-angiotensin system and its interplay in vasodilatory shock, reviews emerging data surrounding the use of angiotensin II in vasodilatory shock and identifies clinical shock scenarios where angiotensin II may be of most benefit. 

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Mohammad B. Najib, Pharm.D., BCPS, describes the pathophysiology of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), lists risk factors involved in the disease process, identifies the diagnostic criteria and an overview of the signs and symptoms, and examines management and treatment options. 

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Rachel J. Johnson, Pharm.D., recalls common symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, describes the association between COVID-19 vaccines and Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and identifies appropriate treatment for a patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

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Aeryana N. Beaudrie-Nunn, Pharm.D. (@ABeaudrieRx), identifies the rationale for immunodulatory therapy in COVID-19, explores clinical trial data regarding the use of Baricitinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, and defines the patient context where Baricitinib use is most appropriate. 

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Andrew J. Jatis, Pharm.D. (@jatis_rx), recognizes the clinical heterogeneity of cardiogenic shock and its impact on clinical outcomes, describes current literature assessing vasopressors and inotropes in the management of cardiogenic shock, and determines an optimal pharmacologic regimen for the treatment of cardiogenic shock given individual patient characteristics. 

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Jennifer M. Nelson, Pharm.D., outlines Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for initial care of refugee populations, recognizes unique disease states, genetics, and cultural considerations for the Afghan refugee population, and identifies treatment for unique disease states in the Afghan refugee population. 

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Robert J. Schroeder, Pharm.D., explains the pharmacological principles of sacubitril/valsartan, recognizes the evidence favoring sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure and describes how to initiate sacubitril/valsartan. 

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Katelyn (Kate) R. Neverman, Pharm.D., identifies three continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) approved by the FDA, describes the difference between glucose management indicator (GMI) and hemoglobin A1c and discusses how to interpret glycemic data using an Ambulatory Glycemic Profile (AGP) report. 

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