Stable Ischemic HD, ACS, and HF Flashcards

1
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cardiac stress test medications

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adenosine, dipyridamole, dobutamine or regadenoson (Lexiscan)

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Non-drug treatment for SIHD

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BMI 18.5-24.9
waist circumference of < 35 in in females and < 40 in males

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3
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drug regimen for SIHD

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aspirin 81 mg and beta blockers (clopidogrel if allergy to aspirin)

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4
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when do you suggest clopidogrel + aspirin

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history of bare metal stent placement (DAPT 1 month), drug-eluting stent (DAPT 6 month) or CABG (DAPT 12 months)

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alternatives when beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients

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CCB (both DHP and non-DHP), long-acting nitrates, ranolazine (in addition or instead of)

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6
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SIHD preventative medications

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  • SLNG for immediate relief
  • high intensity statin
    -antihypertensives with HTN, HF, and DM
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7
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how long should aspirin be used in patients with SIHD

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indefinitely - use non-enteric coated chewable aspirin

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8
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Clopidogrel

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avoid use with omeprazole and esomeprazole

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9
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ranolazine

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not for acute treatment of chest pain
has little to no effect on HR and BP
QT prolongation

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10
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nitroglycerin

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hypotension, headache, tachyphylaxis

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11
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ISDN + hydralazine

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preferred combo for HFrEF

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12
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nitrates

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do not use with PDE-5s and riociguat
-avanafil in the past 12 hours
-sildenafil or vardenafil in the past 24 hours
- tadalafil in the past 48 hours

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13
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NG TL Spray

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do not shake
spray onto or under the tongue
do not inhale the spray or try to swallow
do not spit or rinse mouth for 5-10 min after

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14
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Unstable angina (UA)

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chest pain
negative cardiac enzymes
none/transient ischemic changes in ECG
partial blockage

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15
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NSTEMI

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chest pain
positive cardiac enzymes
none/transient ischemic changes in ECG
partial blockage

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16
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STEMI

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chest pain
positive cardiac enzymes
ST-segment elevation on ECG
complete blockage

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17
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NSTEMI-ACS

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can be treated with medications alone or with PCI

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18
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STEMI

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PCI or fibrinolytic

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19
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Time to PCI

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90 minutes (door to balloon time) or within 120 minutes of first medical contact

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20
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Time to fibrinolytic

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30 minutes

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21
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MONA-GAP-BA

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MONA: morphine, oxygen, nitrates, asa
GAP: GPIIb/IIIa antagonists, anticoagulants, P2Y12 inhibitors
BA: beta-blockers, ACEi

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22
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when not to use IV nitroglycerin in ACS

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SBP < 90 mmHg

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23
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when should beta-blockers be given post ACS?

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within 24 hours to increase long term survival

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24
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P2Y12 inhibitors

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prodrugs that irreversibly bind to the P2Y12 receptor
*not ticagrelor

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25
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Clopidogrel

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LD: 300-600 mg (600 mg PCI)
MD: 75 mg
-bleeding risk (stop 5 days prior to surgery) di not use with omeprazole or esomeprazole

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26
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Prasugrel

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LD: 60 mg (no later than 1 hour after PCI)
MD: 10 mg (5 mg < 60 kg)
-dispense in original container
-do not initiate if CABG is likely - stop at least 7 days prior to elective surgery

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27
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Ticagrelor

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LD: 180 mg
MD: 90 mg BID x 1 year then 60 mg BID
- do not exceed 100 mg of ASA
-avoid use when CABG likely, stop 5 days before any surgery

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28
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SSRIs and SNRIs

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increase the risk of bleeding when used with P2Y12

29
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GIIb/IIIa receptor antagonists

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Abciximab (ReoPro), Eptifibatide (Integrillin)
-bleeding, thrombocytopenia

30
Q

PAR-1 antagonist

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Vorapaxar (Zontivity)

31
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Fibrinolytics

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cause fibrinolysis by binding to fibrin and converting plasminogen to plasmin
-used only for STEMI

32
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Alteplase (Activase) | Tenecteplase (TNKase)

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contraindications: active internal bleeding, hx of a recent stroke, ICH, severe controlled HTN

33
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Secondary prevention: ASA

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indefinitely (81 mg/day) unless contraindicated

34
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Secondary prevention: P2Y12 inhibitor

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-medical therapy: ticagrelor or clopidogrel with asa 81 mg for at least 12 months
-PCI-treated patients: clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor with asa for 12 months

35
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Secondary prevention: BB

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3 years - continue indefinitely in patients with HF or if needed for management of HTN

36
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Secondary prevention: ACEi

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indefinitely in patients with EF < 40%, HTN, CKD, or diabetes; consider for all I patients with no CI

37
Q

Secondary prevention: aldosterone antagonist

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indefinitely in patients with EF < 40% and symptomatic HF or DM receiving target doses of an ACEi and BB
-CI: significant renal impairment or hyperkalemia

38
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Secondary prevention: statin

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indefinitely high statin for most people (those > 75 can consider moderate or high intensity)

39
Q

HFrEF

A

EF < 40% (systolic dysfunction)
impaired ability to eject blood during systole

40
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HFmrEF

A

EF 41-49%

41
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HFpEF

A

EF > 50%

42
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HFimpEF

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< 40% at baseline then > 10% increase and second F > 40%

43
Q

Lab/biomarkers of HF

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increased BNP (normal < 100)
increased NT-proBNP (normal is < 300)
BNP and proBNP are used to distinguish between cardiac and non-cardiac causes of dyspnea

44
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Left-sided S/Sx

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orthopnea: SOB when laying down
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea: nocturnal cough and SOB
Bibasilar rales: crackling lung sounds heard on lung exams
S3 gallop
hypoperfusion (renal impairment, cool extremities)

45
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General S/Sx of HF

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dyspnea (SOB at rest or upon exertion)
cough
fatigue, weakness
reduced exercise capacity

46
Q

Right-sided S/Sx

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peripheral edema
ascites: abdominal fluid accumulation
JVD
HJR
hepatomegaly

47
Q

cardiac output

A

CO = HR x SV

48
Q

cardiac index

A

CI - CO/ BSA

49
Q

Drug Information NATION (drugs that cause or worsen HF)

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DPP4-inhibitors
Immunosuppressants/TNF inhibitors
Non-DHP CCB/diltiazem and verpamil
Antiarrhythmics (class 1 agents)
Thiazolidinediones
Itraconazole
Onc drugs
NSAIDs

50
Q

Initial medications for HF (w/o CI)

A

ARNI, ACEi, or ARBs
BB
Loop diuretics

51
Q

Which HF medications decrease mortality

A

ARNI/ACEi/ARBs
BB
ARAs, SGLT-2 (NYHA II-IV)

52
Q

Secondary medications for HF in select patients

A

ARA
SGLT-2
BiDill
Ivabradine

53
Q

Which HF medications decrease morbidity

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ARAs, SGLT-2, Bidill

54
Q

Additional medications for HF

A

Dig, vericiguat

55
Q

BB in HF

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bisoprolol, carvedilol (IR and ER), metoprolol succinate (ER)
-only discontinue during acute decompensated HF

56
Q

carvedilol CR and IR dose conversion

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Coreg 3.125 mg BID = Coreg CR 10 mg daily

57
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Loop diuretics

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  • do not use in those with sulfa allergies
  • decrease K, Mg, Na, Cl, Ca
  • increase HCO3, UA, BG, TG, TC
  • ototoxicity
  • orthostatic hypotension, photosensitivity
  • keep at room temperature
58
Q

oral loop diuretic coversion

A

furosemide 40 mg = torsemide 20 mg = bumetanide 1 mg - ethacrynic acid 50 mg

59
Q

furosemide IV:PO

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1:2 (20 mg IV = 40 mg PO)

60
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ARA in HF

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do not initiate for HF if K > 5

61
Q

Ivabradine

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bradycardia, increased risk of QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias
-side effects: bradycardia, HTN, AFib
Target: resting HR between 50-60 BPM

62
Q

digoxin level target

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< 1 ng/mL in HF (0.5-0.9 ng/mL)

63
Q

magnesium and potassium levels in those on digoxin

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> 2 and 4-5

64
Q

digoxin

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-0.125-0.25 mg PO QD
-LD not used in HF
-CrCl < 50 mL/min decrease dose or freq
-decrease dose 20-25% when switching from PO to IV

65
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digoxin toxicity

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blurred/double vision, greenish-yellow halos

66
Q

digoxin and amiodarone/dronedarone

A

reduce digoxin dose by 50%

67
Q

KCl ER capsules

A

capsule contents can be sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce or pudding

68
Q

KCl ER Tab

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K-Tab, Klor-Con: swallow whole; do not chew, crush, cut or suck on tablet
Klor-Con M: can be cut in half or dissolved in water; do not chew, crush, or suck on the tablet

69
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KCl oral packet

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dissolve contents in water and drink immediately