EFA Flashcards
1
Q
Why might you get troponin rise in pericarditis?
A
because you might get some myocarditis too
2
Q
aortic dissection blood pressure
A
difference in both arms
3
Q
Broad complex tachycardia means
A
Can be an SVT or ventricular in origin - VF or tachycardia
4
Q
Broad complex tachycardia management
A
DC cardioversion
5
Q
Commonest cause of death in MI
A
arrhythmias
6
Q
What is the hallmark of an SVT on ecg
A
It’s narrow complex, very fast
7
Q
3 questions to ask someone with
A
does it start suddenly? and stop suddenly?
8
Q
VT vs SVT
A
VT - associated with haemodynamic compromise
SVT - no compromise
9
Q
what anticoag do you give to someone with a mechanical valve?
A
warfarin
10
Q
secondary stroke prevention
A
apixaban
