MedU Case 31 Flashcards
1
Q
statin indications
A
diabetic age 40-75: moderate intensity statin
ASCVD > 7.5%: high intensity statin
2
Q
common causes of heart failure
A
ischemic cardiomyopathy
recent MI
uncontrolled HTN
arrhythmia (a fib)
3
Q
meaning of Kerley B lines
A
interstitial lung fluid from CHF
4
Q
BNP levels suggestive of heart failure
A
> 100, but def if > 300
5
Q
cutoff of EF of diastolic HF
A
> 45
6
Q
meds indicated for heart failure
A
ACEi ARBs Digoxin Loop diuretics Beta blockers (metoprolol succinate, bisoprolol, carvedilol) Eplerenone
7
Q
CI to exercise stress test
A
WPW
paced heart rhythm
LBBB
> 1 mm ST depression
8
Q
pathophys of heart failure
A
decr compliance of ventricles, leading to dysfunctional filling of heart
