Cardiology

Question 1

List specific indication for non - invasive ventilation in patient acute heart failure as per the NICE CG 187 guidelines?

Answer 1

1. Presence of acidosis

2. Severe cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with dyspnea at acute presentation or as an adjunct to medical therapy

Question 2

Indications for invasive ventilation in patients with acute heart failure as per the NICE CG 187 guidelines?

Answer 2

1. Physical exhaustion
2. Reduce consciousness.
3. Respiratory failure.

Question 3

What are the causes for pericardial effusion?

Answer 3

1. Post cardiac surgery
2. Type A aortic dissection
3. Malignancy
4. Uraemia
5. Anticoagulation

Question 4

What are the ECG features of VT?

Answer 4

1. Capture beats
2. Fusion beats
3. AV Dissociation
4. Concordance of all complexes