Cardiology 4 Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of afib
A
paroxysmal: intermittent, self resolves w.in 7 days
persistent: > 7days
long standing/permanent: lasts > 1 year
2
Q
what is uncontrolled afib
A
rate > 100
3
Q
CHA2DS2VASC
A
CHF (1)
HTN (1)
Age 75 or more (2)
DM (1)
Stroke (2)
Vascular dz (1)
Age 65-74 (1)
SC: Female (1)
4
Q
with CHADSVASC, when do you anticoagulate
A
2 or higher
5
Q
is rate or rhythm control more important in afib
A
rate
6
Q
2 drugs mc used for rate control in afib
A
bb
ccb
7
Q
what type of bb are best for rate control in afib
A
selective - ex:
atenolol
esmolol
metoprolol
8
Q
use caution when prescribing bb for rate control in what patient population
A
older patient w. normal-ish bp
don’t want to tank bp and cause them to fall
