CVS Flashcards

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3 types of atrial fibrillation

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paroxysmal AF- episodes stop within 48h without trt
persistent AF- last > 7 days
permanent AF- present all the time

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4 class of anti-arrhythmic drugs

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CLASS I: Na+ blocker, membrane stabilising drugs: disopyramide, flecainide/propafenone (C/I in asthma, severe COPD, avoid in structural/ ischaemic heart disease) lidocaine
CLASS II: B blocker: propranolol, esmolol
CLASS III: K+ blockers: amiodarone (use b/f and a/f cardioversion), SOTALOL, dronedarone
CLASS IV: CCB (rate-limiting): verapamil, diltiazem
OTHER: adenosine, digoixin

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two pathways for cardioversion to restore sinus rhythm

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1 electrial current

2 pharmacological

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which cardioversion method is preferred for arrhythmias > 48h

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electrical

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trt for acute new-onset presentation of arrhythmias 1-life threatening haemodynamic instability

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electrical cardioversion

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trt for acute new-onset presentation of arrhythmias 2- <48 hrs

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rate or rhythm control (electrical or amiodarone/flecainide)

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trt for acute new-onset presentation of arrhythmias 2- >48 hrs

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rate control (verapamil, BB)

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maintenance trt for arrhythmias: 1st line

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rate control (BB not sotalol, CCB, digoxin) monotherpy -> dual therapy -> rhythm control

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maintenance trt for arrthymias: 2st line

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rhthym control: SOTALOL, amiodarone, dronedarone, flecainide, propafenone

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What is “pill in the pocket” and which drug

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self treatment for arrhythmias, FLECAINIDE or propafernone

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preferred surgical treatment for atrial flutter

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catheter ablation

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What is the screening tool for risk of stroke

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CHADS-VASc tool

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what does CHA2DS2-VASc stand for? what score indicates treatment

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Chronic heart failure 
Hypertension
Age >75 (score2)
Diabetes
Stroke / TIA/ VTE Hx (score2)
Vascular disease
Age 65-74 
Sex (M-1,F-2)
Treat if score >2 or more
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Treatment for pulseless/V fibrillation

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immediate defibrillation and CPR then IV amiodarone in refractory

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Trt for UNSTABLE sustained V tachycardia

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direct current cardioversion, if fail add IV amidodarone

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Trt for STABLE sustained V tachycardia

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IV amiodarone preferred

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Trt for NON-SUSTAINED V tachycardia

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BB

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maintanance trt for pt at high risk of cardiac arrest (2 types of therapy)

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  1. implantable cardioverter defibrillator

2. some pt needs drugs e.g. sotalol, BB alone or BB + amiodarone

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what’s prolonged QT interval also called

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torsade de pointes

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trt for QT prolongation i.e. TdP

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magnesium sulphate

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what are the causes for QT-prolongation (4)

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  1. sotalol
  2. other drugs that prolong QT e.g. cirpofloxacin, amitriptyline, risperidone, ACE abx
  3. hypOKalaemia
  4. bradycardia
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PSVT can go away spontaneously or with relflex vagal nerve stimulation (reduce BP) such as

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valsalva manoeuvre, carotid sinus massage, immerse face in ice cold water

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IV trt for PSVT

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adenosine *c/i in asthma/copd, verapamil

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trt for recurrent PSVT

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catheter ablation or anti-arrhythmic drugs

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what are the indications of amiodarone
- PS arrhythemia | - V arrhythemia
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titration of amiodarone
200mg TDS for 7, 200mg BD for 7, 200mg OD as maintenance
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S/e of amidarone (6)
1. EYES: Corneal microdeposits (night time glares "dazzled" by headlight at night, no vision impairm) Optic neuropahty/neuritis (blidness) --> stop 2. SKIN: Phototoxicity (burning) Grey skin on light exposure (shield skin from sunlight) 3. NERVES: Peripheral neuropathy (numb, tingling hands and feets, tremors) 4. LUNGS: Pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis (SOB, dry cough) 5. LIVER: Hepatotoxicity (report if jaundice, NV, fatigue, pruritus, ab pain, 3x LTA 6. THYROID
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how does amiodarone affect thyroid level and why
amiodarone contains iodine -> hyPERthyroid and hyPOthyroid hyper- weight loss, tachycardia, heat intolerance/ give carbimazole PRN, w/d amiodarone hypo- weight gain, bradycardia, cold intolerance start levothyroxine, no w/d of amio
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Monitoring required with amiodarone
- yearly Eye test - chest x ray - LFT every 6/12 - thyroid TSH,T3,T4 before and every 6/12 - BP (hypo) ECG (bradycardia) - K+ level (hypOKal)
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Key interactions of amiodarone
1. Grapefruit juice (enzyme inhibitor) increases amiodarone conc 2. Amiodarone (enzyme inhibitor) —> reduce dose for warfarin phenytoin HALF DOSE digoxin 3. Statins —> myopathy 4. Bb, CCB —> Brady/AV block 5. Floxacin, ACE thromycin, TCA, Li, quinine, anti malarial, antipsych (esp sulpiride amisulpiride pimozide
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how does digoxin work?
increase force of contraction (+ve inotrope) | reduce conductivity in AV node (-ve chronotrope)
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what type of drug is digoxin
cardiac glycoside HIGH RISK DRUG
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therapeutic level of digoxin
1-2 mcg/L
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how long after dosing can digoxin conc reach the therapeutic level
6 hours after does
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is regular monitoring of digoxin level required as a high risk drug
no, not during maintenance therapy
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under what condition monitoring of digoxin level is required
only if toxicity is suspected OR in RENAL impairment (renally cleared)
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how often do you take digoxin as a maintenance therapy
OD
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indications for digoxin and the associated dosage
worsening/severe HF 62.5-125mcg | atrial flutter/ non-paroxysmal AF in sedentary pt 125-250mcg
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different dosage form of digoxin have different BA: -elixir, -tab, -IV
- exlixir 75% - tab 90% - IV 100%
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what are the signs of digoxin toxicity (5)
``` SLOW and SICK Dr: bradycardia/ heart block NV, D+ ab pain yellow blurred vision confusion, delirium rash ```
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what factors increase the risk of digoxin toxicity (5)
- hypOK (diurectics, theophylline, B2 agonist: salbutamol,tiotropium,aclidinium, steroid- prednisolone) - hypO Mg - hypER Ca - hypoxia - renal impairment (ACEi/NSAID)
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what are the 2 options for digoxin toxicity
withdraw | digoxin-specific antibody if life-threatening V arrhythmia unrepsonsive to atropine
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what are the key interactions with digoxin CRASED
C- ccb (RATE) R- rifampicin (R = inducer) reduce dgx conc A - amiodarone (A=inhibitor) increase dgx conc - toxicity HALF DGX DOSE S - st.johns wort (S=inducer) E - Erythromycin (ACE=marcorlids=inhibitor) increase dgx conc D - diuretics (loop/thiazide) hypOKal
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digoxin + NASID/ ACEi
reduced renal function --> toxicity (dgx renal excreted)
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theothylline can ___ K level
Klevel reduces as theothylline conc increases --> hypOKaleamia
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VTE risk assessment in hospital
- immobility - obesity BMI>30 - cancer - age>60 - Hx of VTE - thrombophilic disorder - 1st degree of relative with VTE - HRT/COC - varicose vein (lost elasticity) with phlebitis (inflam vein) - pregnancy - critical care - sig co-morbidities
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risk of bleeding assessment
``` HAS-BLED hypertension (uncontorlled BP) abnormal renal/liver func stroke bleeding tendency (throbocytopenia-low platelet) labile INR age >65 drugs eg aspirin/NSAID/alcohol ```
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duration of VTE prophylaxis for general surgery
5-7 days or until mobility
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duration of VTE prophylaxis for major cancer surgery in ab or pelvis
28 days
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duration of VTE prophylaxis for knee/hip surgery
extended duration
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which IV VTE drug is preferred in pt with renal impairment
unfractionated heparin
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what needs to be monitored in pt using unfractionated heparin
APTT: activated partial thromboplastin time
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what is a APTT test and what is the normal value and the value when taking heparin
speed of clotting normal aPTT value is 30- 40 sec heparin value 60-80 seconds
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preferred choice for VTE in pregnancy
LMWH
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MOA for unfractionated heparin
UH (renal imapir) activates antithrombin
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MOA for LMWH
LMWH inactivates factor Xa
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longer duration of action, UH or LMWH
LMWH
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suitable for pt with high risk of bleeding, UH or LMWH
UH
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used in pregnancy, UH or LMWH
LMWH
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lower risk of oeteoporosis, heparin-induced thrombocytopeonia, UH or LMWH
LMWH
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essential to measure APTT, UH or LMWH
UH
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antidote for haemorrhage (heparin induced)
protamine
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s/e of heparin
1. hypERKalaemia 2. osteoporosis 3. thrombocytopoenia (low platelet)
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how does heparin cause hypERKalaemia
heparins inhibit aldosterone secretion. aldosterone is an endogenous mineralcorticoid that retains Na and Water, excretes K
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which group of pt use heparin IN CAUTION
DM and CKD (poor excretion of K already)
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MOA of warfarin
Vit K antagonist
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how long does it take for warfarin to work
2-3 days
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what strength of warfarin are available in pharmacy and what colour are they
0.5mg white 1mg brown 3mg blue 5mg pink
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standard initial dose of warfarin and how often is monitoring
5mg monitor daily
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maintenance dose of wargarin
3-9mg same time each day
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how often is the monitoring for warfarin pts whoes INR is stable
every 3 months
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what is INR
international normalised ratio
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target INR (=/-0.5unit) in pts with VTE, AF, MI, cardioversion, prosthetic mitral valve
2.5
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target INR (=/-0.5unit) in pts with RECURRENT VTE who's receving anticoags
3.5
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s/e of warfarin
any form of bleeding | calciphylaxis
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what is calciphylaxis | which gp of pt has higher risk of getting it
calcium accumulates in small blood vessels of the fat and skin tissues. Calciphylaxis causes blood clots, painful skin ulcers and may cause serious infections that can lead to death (increased risk in end stage renal disease)
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patient conselling for warfarin
- yellow booklet INR - check INr level 2.5-3.5 - check dosage - report painful skin rash (calciphylaxis) - check OTC med (miconazole- report if nose bleed/ blood in urine)
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major interactions involving wafarin...
1. warfarin x miconazole = miconazole, a potent enzyme inhibitor, increase anticog effect of warfarin --> increase risk of bleeding,report if nose bleed/ blood in urine 2. warfarin x antivirals (hepC) = change in liver func= labile INR
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what is the antidote of warfarin
Vit K/phytomenadione=vitK1
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what to do when bleeding while on warfarin?
1. stop wafarin 2. IV phytomenadione =VitK1 (IV if active bleeding, PO if INR>8) 3. Dried prothrombin complex OR fresh frozen plasma
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what to do if pt has INR 5-8, no bleeding (on warfarin)
withhold 1-2 dose, reduce maintenance dose, measure INR after 2-3 days
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what to do if pt has INR 5-8 and minor bleeding (on warfarin)
omit warfarin, IV phytomenadione, restart warfarin INR <5
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what to do if pt has INR > 8, no bleeding (on warfarin)
omit warfarin, oral phytomenadione, restart warfarin INR<5
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what to do if pt has INR > 8, minor bleeding (on warfarin)
omit warfarin, IV phytomenadione, restart INR<5
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how many days before elective surgery to stop warfarin, what to give if INR>1.5 before surgery, when to restart
5 days, PO phytomenadione, restart on eve or next day
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surgery + pt at high risk of VTE (prev VTE, AF, TIA, mechanical valve)
gradually stop warfarin and bridge with LMWH (try dose) and stop 24h before surgery
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when to start which anticoag after a surgery if pt is at high risk of bleeding
restart LMWH 48h after surgery
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what to do if pt on warfarin needs emergency surgery
1. delay 6-12h | 2. no delay, give IV VitK and dried prothrombin complex
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MOA of noval oral anticoags (NOACs)
inhibit clotting factors ie thrombin or factor Xa
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4 examples of NOACs
dabigatran apixaban edoxaban rivaroxaban
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how does dabigatran work? (MOA)
inhibit thrombin directly
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what is the storage advice for dabigatran?
special container to protect from moisture, use within 4 months once opened
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how does apixaban work? (MOA)
inhibit clotting factor Xa
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what is an ischaemic stroke
blood clots obstructs blood supply in brain
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what is a haemorrhagic stroke
weak blood vessels in brain burst causing intracerebal haemorrrhage
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is TIA (mini stroke) ischaemic or haemorrhagic
ischaemic (transient ischaemic attack)
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long term trt for TIA
M/R dipyridamole AND aspirin
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long term trt for ischaemic stroke
CLOPIDOGREL
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long term trt for both TIA and ischaemic stroke
``` STATIN, irrespective of cholestrol level treat HYPERTENSION (now with BB) ```
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what to avoid in intracerebral haemorrhage
avoid aspirin, statin, anticoags as increase risk of bleeding
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trt for intracerebral haemorrhage
treat hypertension
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name 5 anti-platelets
1- 75mg aspirin (2ndary prevention of CVD) 2- clopidogrel (following acute coronary syndrome or PCI-stent) 3 dipyridamole (take 1h before food, 2ndary prevention of stroke) 4- prasugrel 5- ticagrelor
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storage advice for M/R dipyridamole
special container, use within 6 weeks once opened
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BP of stage 1 hypertension
BP =/> 140/90
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trt for stage 1 hypertension
lifestyle advice only
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when to use drug trt for stage 1 hypertension
under 80s with 1. target organ damage (heart LV, kidney, eye) 2. CVD or CVD 10yr risk >20%, CKD, DM
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BP of stage 2 hypertension, lifestyle advice or trt
above 160/100, treat all
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BP of stage 3 HT
above 180/110
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what is hypertensive emergency
BP over 180/110 WITH acute target organ damage
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what is hypertensive urgency
BP over 180/110 WITHOUT target organ damage
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route of adm for HT emergency
IV
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aim of trt in HT emergency
reduce BP SLOWLY, otherwise reduced organ perfusion = blindness, MI, cerebral infarction, severe renal impair
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aim for HT urgency
reduce BP SLOWLY over 24-48H
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clinical BP target for under 80s
lower than < 140/90 (gold standard for normality)
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bp target for under 80s with CVD/DM/CKD/retinopathy
bp < 130/80 (gold standard for any target organ complications, lower and more strict BP, more control)
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bp target for OVER 80s
bp <150/90
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bp target for pt with proteinuria > 1g in 24 hours, what trt need to be added
<130/80, consider ACEi/ARB for proteinuria
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bp target for renal disease pt (without CKD)
<140/90
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bp target for diabetic pt
<140/80 (odd one out)
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bp target for diabetic pt with complications in eye/kidney/cerebrovascular
<130/80
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bp target for pregnant women with chronic HT
bp< 150/100
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bp target for pregnant women with chronic HT and target organ damage or give birth
bp<140/90
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what are the 3 pharmalogical trt for HT in pregnancy
1. labetalol (hepatotoxic) 2. methylDOPA (stop 2 days after birth) 3. MR nifedipine (unlicensed)
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MOA of ACEi
inhibits the conversion from angiotensin 1 to angiotensin II, AgII cause vasoconstriction
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which is the only ACEi that needs to be taken BD instead of OD
captopril
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which ACEi needs to be taken 30-60 min before food
Perindopril
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when is the best time to take the FIRST dose of ACEi
first dose at BED-TIME
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step ONE of the HT treatment
AB <55, CD>55, afro-carribean origin | AB (ACEI/ARB OR BB) CD (CCB OR Diuretics thiazide like)
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step TWO of the HT trt cascade
A/B + C/D (vice versa for 55+/ afro-carribean)
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Step THREE of the HT trt cascade
A + C + D
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step FOUR of the HT trt cascade (resistant HT)
A + C + D (thiazide) + D (low dose spironolactone or high dose TLD if K+ > 4.5); if other D CI, add A- or B-blocker
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which HT drugs to avoid in diabetic pt and why
TLD and BB can cause hypERglycaemia
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s/e for ACEi
1. dry cough (give ARB) 2. hypPERKalaemia (higher risk in DM/ CKD) 3. anaphylactoid rxns (angioedema) 4. renoprotective in renal disease (CKD); nephrotoxic in AKI 5. hepatotoxic (jaundice, stop if liver transaminases 3x normal) 6. oral ulcer, taste disturbance and 7. hypOglycaemia
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what is the renal effects from ACEI
ACEI reduces eGFR via EFFerent arteriole dilation; avoid in renovascular disease (may give in unilateral renal artery stenosis NOT severe bilateral stenosis)
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can you use ACEI in pregnancy
NO should be avoided
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what are the drugs that are nephrotoxic
DAMN (diurectics, ACEi/ARB, metformin, NSAID)
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4 common drug interactions with ACEi
1. hypERKalaemia: avoid aliskeren, ARB, spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride (k sparring D) 2. hypOtension: avoid Diuretics 3. Nephrotoxic: avoid DAMN, esp NSAID- double wammy AFFerent ateriole constriction 4. Renal impairm (avoid ACEi + ARB in diabetic nephropathy
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what causes the dry cough when using ACEi
build up of BK (bradykinin)
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what is aliskiren
renin inhibitor, renin converts Ag to Ag2
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name 3 centrally acting anti-hypertensives
- methylDOPA (central alpha inhibitor? - clonidine - moxonidine
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name 2 vasodilator antihypertensives (not CCB)
- Hydralazine | - Minoxidil
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name 3 common alpha blockers
- doxazsin - prazosin - indoramin
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Which class of anti-arrhythmic drug does sotalol belong to?
sotalol blongs to Class 3 (K+ channel blocker)
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which b-blocker is ususally used peri-operatively as it has a short half life?
Esmolol
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which b-blockers cause LESS bradycarida, COLD extremities? What is this effect called?
ICE PACO - Pindolol, Acebutol, Celiprolol, Oxyprenolol | intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
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which b-blockers cause LESS nightmare? Why is this?
WATER CANS - Celiprolol, Atenolol, Nadolol, Sotalol | CANS are water solution, less likely to cross BBB in brain to cause nightmares
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Which b-blockers are more cardio-selective therefore less bronchospasm thus can be rx for WELL-controlled ASTHMA or under SPE care
Be A MAN - Bisoprolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Acebutol, NebIvolol (CardIao)
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which b-blockers are longer acting thus OD dosing?
BACoN - bisoprolol, Atenolol, Celiprolol, Nadolol
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what are the main side effects of b-blockers? (3)
hypotension bradycardia GBL - hyPO and hyPER: mask symp of hyPO (shaky, tachycardia)
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C/I (conditions) of B-blockers (4)
ASTHMA: brochospasm (inc eye drops TIMOLOL) UNSTABLE HF (worsen) 2nd/3rd degree HEART BLOCK severe HYPOTENSION and BRADYcardia
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common interactions with b-blockers (2)
- VERAPAMIL INJECTION = asystole and hypotension | - THIAZIDE-like-DIURETIC = hyPERglycaemia (avoid in DIABETES)
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which dihydropyridine CCB (vasodialation) requires SAME M/R brand
NIFEDIPINE
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s/e of dihydropyridine CCB (3)
ankle swelling, flushing, headaches (common)
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C/I condition for rate limiting CCB
Heart failure
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which rating limiting CCB is the ONLY CCB licensed for arrhythmias
VERAPAMIL
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diltiazem requires to be maintained on SAME BRAND when doses above xx mg?
SAME BRAND when dose > 60mg
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what can increase conc of CCB? thus what to AVOID (diet)
enzyme inhibitor = AVOID grapefruit juice
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what is pheochromocytoma?
tumour in adrenal glands which releases adrenaline and noradrenaline, causes HIGH BP, HEAVY SWEATING
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trt for pheochromocytoma?
B-blocker and alpha-blocker (e.g. phenoxybenzamine) vasodilation
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what is the key SE of vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics (noradrenaline, phenylephrine)
reduced PERFUSION to vital ORGANS (e.g. KIDNEYS)
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3 key symptoms of HF
1- dyspnoea (rest/exercise) 2- exercise intolerance 3- oedema (PULMONARY/PERIPHERAL) SOB/ swollen ankles, legs
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NICE guidance trt of HF stage1-3
stage 1. ACEi + b-blocker stage 2. add SPIRONOLACTONE stage 3. add IVARABADINE or add DIGOXIN (severe)
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what is the alternative option instead of ACEI+ BB in HF
HYDRALAZINE + ISOSORBIDE dinitrate. specialist/afro-carib
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which ARBs are licensed in HF
candeSARTAN, valSARTAN
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which BB is used in mild-mod stable HF and 70+
NEBIvolol (carDIO-selective)
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which BBs are used in ALL grades of LVSD
BISOprolol, CARDEvilol
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Which ACEI/ARB combination is used in HF with LVEF <35%
Sacubutril + valsartan
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which 2 types of DIURETICS are used in fluid overload in HF, which has limited effect in certain condition
1. LOOP diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide) | 2. THIAZIDE diuretics in mild HF (ineffective if eGFR<30)
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what is the manifestation of hyperlipidaemia
- fat in BV (atherosclerosis) - CVD (MI,angina) - strokes TIA - peripheral sterial disease
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which groups of population require PRIMARY prevention of CVD (6)
``` T1DM T2DM only if CVD risk >10% QRISK2 10years CVD risk >10% CKD/albuminuria (eGFR<60) familial hypercholesterolaemia 85+ ```
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which group of population needs SECONDARY prevention of CVD
previous established CVD
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QRISK2 is suitable for age under what
age under 84
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cholesterol targets - diagnosis of hyperlidaemia
6mmol/L total cholesterol
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TOTAL CHOLesterol for HEALTHY adults should be
= 5mmol/L
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TOTAL CHOLesterol for HIGH RISK adults should be
=4mmol/L
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LDL (bad cholesterol) for HEALTHY adults should be
= 3mmol/L
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LDL (bad cholesterol) for HIGH RISK adults should be
=2mmol/L
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HDL (good cholesterol - higher the better) for general adults should be
>1mmol/L
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Triglycerides level in adults should be
<1.7mmol/L
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Which 4 groups of drug can cause hyperlipidaemia
antipsychotics - weight gain immunosuppressants corticosteroids (increase BGL?) antiretrovirals (HIV drugs)
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which 5 conditions can cause hyperlipidaemia?
``` hyPOthyroidism liver/kidney disease DM family Hx lifestyle e.g. smoking, alcohol, obesity, fatty diet ```
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dosage for Atorvastatin in PRIMARY and 2NDARY prevention of CVD
20mg OD | 80mg OD -2ndary
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high intensity of rosuvastatin and simvastatin
``` rosuvastatin 10mg simvastain 80mg (MHRA warning high risk of myopathy) ```
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what is the effect of thiazide like diuretic and ACEI on K+ level
thiazide like diuretics--> hyPOKALaemia ACEI--> hyPERKalaemia together - K+ neutral
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how does diuretics affect the exerction of uric acid and what is the implication
diuretics reduces uric acid excretion --> gout
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high dose of loop diurectics can also cause ... (s/e) therefore cant be used with which ABx
tinnitus, hearing loss, AVOID aminoglycoside ( gentamicin, amikacin, tobramycin, neomycin, and streptomycin.) increase ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
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equivalent of bumetanide 1mg = xx furosemide
1mg bumetanide= 40mg furosemide
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how does loop diuretic affect eletrolyte level
LOW eletrolyte state : LOW Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cl
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Treatment for HF with reduced LVEF
ACEI AND BB
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Treatment for HF with reduced LVEF after ACEI AND BB and LVEF<35
``` - replace ACEI /ARB with Sacubitril and valsartan - add ivabradine for sinus rhythm with HR> 75 - add hydrazine and nitrate (esp afro) -add digoxin ```
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Treatment for stable angina
Either BB OR CCB | Or nitrate/ ivabradine/ nicorandil/ ranolazine
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Medical management for STEMI
300mg aspirin Ticagrelor with aspirin or Clopidogrel with aspirin or aspirin alone if high bleeding risk
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Medical treatment for NSTEMI
300mg aspirin and continue indefinitely | Fondaparinux
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Secondary prevention for MI
Acei Two Antiplatelet including aspirin for 12M Bb or ccb heart Statin