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What is the difference between chronic stable and unstable angina?

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Stable: chest pain w/same frequency & intensity for 2 months, substernal/exertional chest pain that is relieved w/rest
Unstable: chest pain at rest

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What presents with ST elevation during an episode of chest pain?

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Prinzmetal angina

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What tests should be ordered and what is the treatment for suspected/diagnosed Prinzmetal agina?

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Test: angiography
Tx: CCBs and nitrates

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What diagnosis is commonly associated with chest pain at rest and during emotional stress?

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Microvascular Angina (Syndrome X)

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What is caused by a bacterial infection due to things such as IV drug use, indwelling catheters, failed dental prophylaxis, etc?

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Endocarditis

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What condition is most commonly caused by S. viridans from the mouth?

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Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

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What is commonly caused by staph aureus, presents with dyspnea, cough, chest pain, confusion/AMS, higher fever, splinter hemorrhages, and may be associated with IV drug use?

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Acute Bacterial Endocarditis

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What is the treatment for subacute/acute bacterial endocarditis?

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Abx for 4-6 weeks
Acute may need valve replacement

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If a patient presents with angina >30 minutes that radiates, diaphoresis, N/V, dyspnea, anxious appearing, hypertension, and increased respiratory rate, what is your suspected diagnosis?

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STEMI

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What is the treatment for a patient with suspected/confirmed STEMI?

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Aspirin, nitro, O2, IV morphine (MONA), thrombolysis (tPA) or PCI

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How is hypertension defined?

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BP > or = 130/80

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What are treatment options for hypertension?

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ACEi/ARB
CCBs
Thiazide diuretics
Beta blockers

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What are the differences between malignant, urgent, and emergent hypertension?

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Malignant: SBP >140 w/papilledema
Urgent: BP > or = 180/110, treat w/Clonidine
Emergent: BP > or = 180/110 w/organ damage, treat w/nitroprusside

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What is your suspected diagnosis for a patient who presents with dyspnea, cough, angina, frothy sputum, pulmonary rales, lower extremity edema, and recent weight gain?

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Congestive Heart Failure

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What are the treatment options for CHF?

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Stage A: control risk factors (HTN, CAD, lipids, lifestyle)
Stage B, C, D: loop diuretics (symptom control), ACEi/ARBs, beta blockers (carvedilol, metoprolol succinate, bisoprolol), spironolactone
Potentially revascularization, valve replacement, mechanical implants, heart transplant

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How is atrial fibrillation defined on an EKG?

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Irregularly irregular w/no P waves

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What is the treatment atrial fibrillation?

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Cardioversion (electrical or w/pharm) or ventricular rate control & prevention of thromboembolism
Anticoagulation for cardioversion (3 weeks before & 4 weeks after)
Rate control w/beta blockers, verapamil or dilt (CCBs), or digoxin
Amiodarone for refractory
Pacemaker possibly

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What commonly presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and exertional syncope in teens and young adults?

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Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

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What is the treatment for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Avoid strenuous exercise, no treatment if asymptomatic
Ff symptomatic: non-DHP CCB (verapamil) & beta blockers (metoprolol)
IDC implant possibly

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What condition commonly presents with complaints of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?

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Restrictive cardiomyopathies

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What is the treatment for restrictive cardiomyopathies?

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Transplant (no other effective treatment)

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What is the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes that is characterized by abnormal heart rhythms & sudden death?

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)

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What is defined as a viral infection that causes inflammation of the heart muscle?

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Myocarditis

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What condition presents with a rubbing sound on auscultation of the heart that is relieved w/leaning forward?

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What is the treatment for pericarditis?
Supportive (NSAIDs - indomethacin, possibly steroids)
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What are the signs/symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
5 P's Pain Pallor Pulselessness Poikilothermia (cool feeling) Paresthesias
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What is the 1st line treatment for PVD?
IV UFH
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What can present with symptoms that are described as severe interscapular pain that radiates, and is described as "tearing"?
Aortic dissection
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What can present with the classic triad of abdominal pain, shock, pulsatile mass, but is usually an incidental finding?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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What are the 2 types of aortic dissections?
Type A (Ascending) - younger patients, collagen vascular disorders Type B (Descending) - older patients, hypertensive, atherosclerosis
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What is the treatment for an aortic dissection?
ICU admission, control BP, beta blockade Surgery on all ascending types Surgery on descending if rupture, ischemia, or pain
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What is the suspected diagnosis in a patient who presents with an ulcer over the distal 1/3 of their leg near the medial malleolus that has brawny (wood) edema?
Venous insufficiency
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What are the treatment options for venous insufficiency?
Saphenous vein ablation Vein stripping Sclerotherapy
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What are possible signs/symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?
Chest pain SOB Tachycardia Anxiety Hemoptysis Low O2 sats Low grade fever
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing a PE?
Pulmonary angiography Spiral CT
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What is the treatment for a PE?
Heparin Must be anticoagulated for 3 months
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What is the suspected diagnosis in a patient who presents with unilateral lower extremity swelling that is painful and warm?
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing a DVT?
Contrast venography Doppler ultrasound
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What is the treatment for a DVT?
Heparin (esp. LMWH) Long-term treatment with Warfarin (monitor PTT with heparin for 3 months, PT/INR w/Warfarin) LE intermittent compression
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If a patient has a distal DVT and is asymptomatic, how can you manage it?
Monitor
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What are the characteristics of aortic regurg?
Backflow into L ventricle Diastolic murmur at L lower sternal border
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What might be heard on auscultation of mitral stenosis?
Diastolic murmur w/opening snap at apex
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What are the characteristics of mitral regurg?
Backflow into the L atrium Blowing systolic murmur at apex w/radiation to left axilla
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What are the characteristics of mitral valve prolapse?
Bulging of mitral valve leaflet into L atrium during systole Mid-systolic click at apex
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What might be heard during auscultation of tricuspid stenosis?
Rumbling diastolic murmur at L lower sternal border
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What are the characteristics of tricuspid regurg?
Backflow into the R atrium Systolic murmur at L lower sternal border w/radiation to sternum JVD
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What might be heard during auscultation of pulmonary stenosis?
Harsh systolic murmur at upper L sternal border w/radiation to L shoulder
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What are the characteristics of pulmonary regurg?
Backflow into the R ventricle Diastolic murmur at L upper sternal border
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Suspected regurg/stenosis should have what test ordered and are commonly treated with what medications?
Test: echo Tx: ACEi/ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, or surgery
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What disorder presents with palpitations, rapid HR >120, and widened QRS and delta waves on EKG?
Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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What is the treatment for Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation
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What is beck's triad, and what diagnosis do these symptoms commonly present in?
Triad: hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds Commonly seen in cardiac tamponade
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What test should be done for suspected cardiac tamponade and what is the treatment?
Test: echo Tx: pericardiocentesis
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What commonly presents as QT prolongation due to drugs or alcohol with palpitations, syncope, and dizziness?
Torsades des pointes
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What is the treatment for torsades?
IV magnesium
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If during auscultation you hear a fixed split S2, systolic murmur at L upper sternal border, what is your suspected diagnosis?
Atrial septal defect
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What is the treatment for atrial septal defect?
If small, it may close on its own Larger defects may require surgical closure
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What presents with a continuous machinery murmur on auscultation?
Patent ductus arteriosus
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What is the treatment for a patent ductus arteriosus?
Indomethacin

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