Cardiology Flashcards
(133 cards)
coronary artery most common site of occlusion
LAD
occlusion of LAD EKG leads
V1-V4
MAP equation
(2/3)DBP + (1/3)SBP
Biggest risk factor for AAA
smoking
lipid lowering agent with SE flushing
niacin
lipid lowering agent with SE elevated LFTs, myositis
statin, fibrates
lipid lowering agent with SE GI discomfort, bad taste
bile acid sequestrants
lipid lowering agent with best effect on HDL
niacin
lipid lowering agent with best effect on triglycerides
fibrates
lipid lowering agent with best effect on LDL/cholesterol
statin
lipid lowering agent which binds c diff toxin
cholestyramine
NTG function acutely in cardiac ischemic episode
peripheral venous dilation, decreased preload and work of heart
mechanism of action of streptokinase
converts plasminogen to plasmin
mechanism of action of aspirin
cox 1 and cox 2 inhibitor
mechanism of action of clopidogrel
ADP receptor blocker
mechanism of action of abciximab
GP2b/3a inhibitor
mechanism of action of tirofiban
Gp2b/3a inhibitor
mechanism of action of ticlopidine
ADP receptor blocker
mechanism of action of enoxaparin
antithrombin 3 activation
mechanism of action of eptifibatide
Gp2b/3a inhibitor
most common cause of death in patients with acute MI
cardiac arrhythmias
drug of choice in PSVT
adenosine
endocrine disorder that causes afib
hyperthyroid
antiarrhythmic drug avoided in patients with preexisting lung disease
amiodarone