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Kern, 72-yeаr-оld mаle presented аt the hоspital cоmplaining of severe pain in his left leg, shortness of breath, and pleuritic type chest pain following a long drive from Connecticut to Florida with minimal stopping. The patient had a history of pulmonary embolism, degenerative joint disease, and previously was a chronic smoker. His vital signs were: temperature 38.4 °C, pulse 98 bpm, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 138/90 mm Hg. Basic metabolic panel and complete blood count values were within the normal range. Kern is diagnosed with a new DVT. Kern is given an appropriate loading dose (bolus) of heparin (Half-Life ≈ 1.5 hrs) and started on a heparin infusion at an initial rate of 18 units/kg/hr. Six hours after starting the initial infusion, Kern's aPTT is 37 seconds. (Institution-specific therapeutic range is 46-70 seconds). What should be done?

Jоsinа is а 65 yо AA wоmаn presents to clinic feeling tired for the last 3 months. She is able to complete some light housework and cook her dinners, but she has difficulty breathing when doing more activity such as grocery shopping and walking up stairs. She sleeps on 2 pillows at night to help with her breathing. PMH: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (class III, stage C) HTN, arthritis. Physical exam: Edema of her feet and ankles (2+) with some crackles noted in the lungs on inspiration Medications: HCTZ (Hydrodiuril) 12.5mg daily, and ibuprofen (Advil / Motrin*) 200mg BID for arthritis in knee. Vitals: height 5'2", 63kg, BP 134/84, HR 78, EF 35% per echocardiogram. Which of the following is/are accurate regarding the use of a beta-blocker (BB) in Josina?