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1
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Classic EKG findings for pericarditis

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Diffuse ST elevation in most of the precordial leads, with PR depression in the same lead

2
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Buzz word: mid-systolic click

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Mitral valve prolapse

3
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Harsh crescendo-decrescendo murmur that radiates to the carotids; heard best with patient leaning forward

A

Aortic Stenosis

4
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Classic EKG finding in ischemic heart disease

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ST depression

*normal resting EKG in 50%

5
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Formation of an atherosclerotic plaque

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1) fat streak formation from lipid deposition in white blood cell as
2) LDL+macrophages form foam cells
3) fibrous cap formation

6
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MOA of nitroglycerin

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1) decrease coronary vasospasm
2) decrease preload by vasodilation

  • take sublingual q5 minutes up to 3 doses
  • remember you need at least an 8 hr nitrate free period to prevent tachyphylaxis
7
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Contraindications to Nitroglycerin

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1) SBP<90
2) RV INFARCT
3) PDE-5 inhibitors

8
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Classic outpatient regimens for chronic angina lector is

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Aspirin, BB, statin, prn nitroglycerin

9
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Coronary artery occlusion percentage that typically becomes symptomatic with exertion (stable angina)

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70%

10
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Coronary artery occlusion percentage that typically becomes symptomatic at rest (unstable angina)

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90%

11
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Sings of an inferior wall MI

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Chest pain with bradycardia, possible S4

12
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Dressler Syndrome

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Post MI pericarditis+ fever+ pulmonary infiltrates

13
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What is a normal ejection fraction?

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55-60%

14
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MC type of cardiomyopathy

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

15
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Cause of dilated cardiomyopathy, including MC

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  • Viral myocarditis (MC) enterovirus such as Coxsackie B MC, then PB19, Chagas dz
  • alcohol abuse
  • idiopathic (50%)
  • pregnancy
16
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At what ejection fraction is an implantable defibrillator recommended due to the increased risk of arrhythmias?

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<30-35%

17
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

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Apical left ventricular ballooning following an event that causes a catecholamine surge

*”broken heart syndrome”

18
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Kussmal’s sign

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JVP increased with inspiration

*seen in restrictive cardiomyopathy

19
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Echo finding a for restrictive cardiomyopathy

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1) nondialated ventricles with normal wall tho knees (they are ridged, not hypertrophied )
2) marked dilation of both atria
3) diastolic dysfunction

20
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy pathophysiology

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1) diastolic dysfunction: impaired filling
2) sub aortic outflow obstruction: hypertrophied septum
3) systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve

21
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Hypertensive urgency management

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Decrease MAP by 25% over 24-48 hours using ORAL agents

  • clonidine: central alpha agonist (rebound HTN If abruptly stopped)
  • captopril: ACEI
22
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What makes a split S2 physiologic?

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It occurs with inspiration

23
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In what conditions will we see a fixed, split S2?

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Pulm. HTN
Mitral regurgitation
ASD
VSD

*a paradoxical split s2 May be seen in severe aortic stenosis

24
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What does the S3 sound represent?

A

Passive atrial filling

25
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What does the S4 sound represent? In what conditions is it pathologic?

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Atrial contraction

-associated with HTN, LVH, Aortic stenosis

26
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Is a harsh murmur indicative of stenosis or regurgitation?

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Stenosis

27
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Is a blowing murmur indicative of stenosis or regurgitation?

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Regurgitation

28
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Which murmurs occur during systole?

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Aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation

29
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Which murmurs occurring during diastole?

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Aortic regurge and mitral stenosis

*remember ARMS rest!!

30
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What murmur radiates to the carotids

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Aortic stenosis

31
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Which murmur radiates to the axilla?

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Mitral regurge

32
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Which murmur radiates to the L upper sterna border

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Aortic regurge

33
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Murmurs on Which side of the heart are heard best with inspiration

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RIGHT

34
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Murmurs on Which side of the heart are heard best with expiration

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LEFT

35
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Presentation of symptomatic aortic stenosis

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1) chest pain
2) syncope
3) CHF
4) dyspnea (MC)

36
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Etiologies of aortic regurgitation

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1) valve dz: rheumatic heart dz, endocarditis

2) aortic root dz: HTN, Marian, RA, SLE

37
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Acute and chronic manifestations of aortic regurge

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Acute: MI, aortic dissection, endocarditis , pulmonary edema

Chronic: CHF

38
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Pulses in aortic regurgitation

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BOUNDING with wide pulse pressures

*water hammer pulse

39
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Medical therapy of aortic regurgitation

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Afterload reduction with vasodilators such as ACEI, nifedipine, hydralazine

40
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Rheumatic heart dz is the MC cause of which heart murmur?

A

Mitral stenosis

41
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Clinical manifestations of mitral stenosis

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1) pulmonary overload: dyspnea, hemoptysis
2) A fib! (Due to atrial enlargement)
3) right sided heart failure
4) mitral facies (flushed and pale)
5) ortner’s syndrome: HOARSENESS, enlarged L atria compresses recurrent laryngeal nerve

42
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A prominent S1 and opening snap is found with what murmur

A

Mitral stenosis

43
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What is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation?

A

Mitral valve prolapse

44
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Management of mitral regurgitation

A

REPAIR PREFERRED OVER REPLACEMENT

45
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MC epidemiology of mitral valve prolapse

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Women 15-35

46
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Presentation of mitral valve prolapse

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1) autonomic s/s: anxiety, palpitation, syncope
2) progression s/s: PND, CHF
3) stoke

47
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Mitral valve prolapse management

A

REASSURANCE

*only give B.B. if autonomic s/s

48
Q

A mid-late systolic ejection click is associated with what murmur?

A

MVP

49
Q

Pulmonic stenosis radiates where?

A

Neck

50
Q

Xanthoma

A

Lipid plaques on the Achilles’ tendon and a result of hyperlipidemia

51
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Xanthelasma

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Lipid plaques on the eyelids as a result of hyperlipidemia

52
Q

When do we begin screening for hyperlipidemia if they have no risk factors?

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Makes=35

Females=46

53
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When do we begin screening for hyperlipidemia if they have risk factors?

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Males=20-25
Females
= 30-35

54
Q

How do we determine when to treat hyperlipidemia ?

A

10 year cardiovascular risk calculator

55
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What are the criteria for statin initiation ?

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1) any CAD
2) 40-70y/o with DM
2) anyone over 21 with LDL >190
4) no heart dz, 40-75y/o with 7.5% risk of more

56
Q

Best meds to lower Trigs

A

Fibrates

57
Q

Best meds to increase HDL

A

Niacin

58
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Niacin (Vit B3) MOA, SE

A

Increases HDL and delays production of LDL

-SE: flushing pruritus( give with ASA) , hyperuricemia (can cause GOUT) , hyperglycemia (carful in DM)

59
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Statin MOA, SE

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MOA: HMGcoA Reid tase inhibitors … decreases the production of LDL

SE: myositis, rhabdo, hepatitis

60
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Fibrates MOA, SE

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MOA: reduces hepatic triglyceride production

SE: myositis, increased LFTs, gallstones

61
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Bile Acid Sequestrants MOA, SE

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MOA: binds bile acids, removing LDL from the blood

SE: GI effects, increased triglycerides

62
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Ezetimibe MOA, SE

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MOA: inhibits intestinal cholesterol absorption

SE: increased LFTS

63
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Management of acute endocarditis

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Nafcillin + gentamicin x4-6 weeks

64
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Management of subacute endocarditis

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Penicillin or Ampicillin + Gentamicin

65
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Management of endocarditis in a patient with a prosthetic valve

A

Vancomycin + Gentamicin + Rifampin

66
Q

Who gets infective endocarditis prophylaxis?

A

1) dental, respiratory, open skin procedures with ….

  • prosthetic valve
  • prosthetic material
  • hz of endocarditis
  • congenital heart dz
67
Q

What valve is MC involved in infective endocarditis?

A

Mitral

*tricuspid valve is found in IVDA

68
Q

Acute bacterial endocarditis

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No underlying heart dz, often S. aureus

69
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Subacute bacterial endocarditis

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Infection in a patient with abnormal valves

  • often S. Viridans (oral flora)
70
Q

Mc organism causing endocarditis in an IVDA

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MRSA

71
Q

MC organism causing endocarditis in a patient with a prosthetic valve

A

Staph. Epidermis

72
Q

HACEK organisms of endocarditis

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H- haemophilus 
A- actinobacillus
C- cardiobacterium
E- eikenella
K- klingella

*gram negatives causing large vegetation’s and are difficult to culture

73
Q

Clinical manifestations of endocarditis

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FEVER, weight loss, fatigue

  • Janeway lesions: painless macules on palms and soles
  • Oslar nodes: painful nodules on pads of digits
  • splinter hemorrhage
  • Roth spots: retinal hemorrhage with pale center
  • petechia
74
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DUKE CRITERIA for infective endocarditis (major and minor)

A

MAJOR:
1) sustained bacteremia with organism know to cause IE

2) ECHO involvement

MINOR:

1) predisposing condition
2) fever
3) vascular/emboli: janeway leaions, PE
4) immunologic: osler’s nodes, Roth spots
5) blood culture not meeting major
6) echo not meeting major

need 2 major, 1 major + 3 minor, or 5 minor

75
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MC cause of myocarditis

A

Enterovirus (Coxsackie)

  • clozapine=MC drug cause
  • SLE, rheumatic fever are common autoimmune causes
76
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Presentation of myocarditis

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Viral prod Rome followed by heart failure symptoms

77
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Workup of myocarditis

A

Endoyocardial bx =GOLD STANDARD

CXR=cardiomegaly

Elevated cardiac enzymes

78
Q

Myocarditis tx

A

Heart failure tx

79
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What is rheumatic fever?

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Acute autoimmune multi-system illness in 5-15y/o from a previous GABHS (group A. Beta-hemolytic strep, strep. Pyogenes) infection

80
Q

JONES criteria for rheumatic fever

A
J- joint; polyarthritis 
O-oh my heart; carditis
N- nodules ; sub Q on extensor surfaces 
E-erythema marginatum; macular, non-pruritic rash on the trunk and extremities 
S-Sydenham’s chorea; jerky movements
81
Q

Rheumatic fever management

A

ASA +Pen G

82
Q

MC presentation of peripheral arterial dz

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Intermittent claudication

83
Q

6 P’s of Acute arterial embolism

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Palor, pain, pulselessness, poilkithermia, paresthesias, paralysis

84
Q

Dx of PAD

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ABI<0.9 (<0.4 is pain at rest)

Arteriography=GOLD STANDARD

85
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Management of PAS

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1) Platelet inhibitors: cilostazol (plital) ; ASA; plavix
2) Revascularization: PTA (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty) or fem-pop
3) supportive : foot care, exercise

86
Q

What is trousseau’s syndrome?

A

Migratory thrombophlebitis associated with malignancy

87
Q

Common causes of superficial thrombophlebitis

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IV catheter (MC) , pregnancy, varicose veins , factor V Leiden

88
Q

What is bronchiectasis ?

A

Irreversible bronchial dilation and inflammation causing bronchial collapse and impaired clearance of mucus

89
Q

Clinical manifestations of bronchiectasis

A

1) recurrent lung infections

2) hemoptysis * MC cause of massive bronchiectasis

90
Q

What is the most common cause of bronchiectasis in the US?

A

Cystic fibrosis *pseudomonas is the pathogen

91
Q

What is the diagnostic study of choice for bronchiectasis?

A

High resolution CT of the chest!

*”tram-track” bronchial thickening

92
Q

Antibiotic regimen for MAC caused bronchiectasis

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Clarithromycin + ethambutol

93
Q

Physical exam finding in pericardial effusion

A

Muffled heart sounds

94
Q

What is electric alterans

A

Beat to beat shift in QRS amplitude on EKD coins in pericardial effusion

95
Q

Becks triad of cardiac tamponade

A

1) muffled heart sounds
2) JVP
3) HYPOtension

96
Q

Adults with unrepaired coarctation of the aorta are at increased risk for what other vascular disorder?

A

Intracranial aneurysm

97
Q

What infectious etiology is associated with complete heart block?

A

Lyme Dz

98
Q

What is the treatment for long QTc syndrome in a stable patient?

A

beta blockers such as metoprolol

99
Q

What drugs can increase serum triglyceride concentration?

A

Estrogen replacement, tamoxifen, beta blockers, glucocorticoids, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antiretroviral regimens.

100
Q

Findings of a left bundle branch block on EKG

A

Wide QRS
Large R wave in lead I
Negative wave in VI

101
Q

Findings of a right bundle branch block on EKG

A

Wide S wave in lead I

Triphasic QRS

102
Q

What is the most common cause of heart failure

A

Coronary Artery Dz

103
Q

Long term management of Angina vs long term medical management of HF

A

Angina=BB first line+ ASA

HF=ACE/ARB first line + diuretic

104
Q

Kerley B lines indicate what diagnosis?

A

Congestive Heart failure

105
Q

Treatment of acute pericarditis

A

ASA +NSAIDS, if greater than 48 hrs you can give corticosteroids

106
Q

treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

A

ICD placement and start patient on BB

107
Q

In what type of shock should you not administer large amounts of fluids

A

cardiogenic shock

108
Q

Treatment of cariogenic shock

A

inotrope-dobutamine

fix the underlying cause..MI

109
Q

Possible etiologies of obstructive shock

A

PE, tamponade, tension pneumothorax, aortic disection

these obstruct the blood flow from the heart or great vessels

110
Q

Etiologies of distributive shock

A
  1. septic shock
  2. neurogenic shock
  3. anaphylactic shock
  4. endocrine shock

**these cause shunting of blood from vital organs to non-vital organs ; there is LOW SVR in this type of shock only

111
Q

in what type of shock will you see BRADYCARDIA along with hypotension

A

neurogenic shock (type of distributive shock)

112
Q

in what type of shock will you see increased pulmonary wedge pressures

A

cardiogenic shock

113
Q

Medication treatment for orthostatic hypotension

A
  1. fludrocortisone

2. Midodrine (vasopressor)