Flashcards in post MI complications Deck (23):
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how to tx PVCs?
do not generally tx them, but can correct electrolytes & use beta blocker
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what type of arrhytmia can you see after successful reperfusion?
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm
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VT induced by ischemia is typically polymorphic or monomorphic?
polymorphic
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monomorphic VT is assc'd with?
VT resulting from scar
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Late VT/VF: >48 hrs after MI associated with ________________following discharge
Late VT/VF: >48 hrs after MI associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death following discharge
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what is the strongest predictor of heart failure?
ejection fraction
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EF less than _____ incr risk of sudden cardiac death
35%
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most common post MI complication
arryhtmias
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should you give beta blockers to someone in post acute pahse of MI?
no, wait until pt is compensated
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primary tx for post acute phase MI?
diuretic, ACE inhib, aldosterone antag
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cardioembolism most commonly seen with what type of MI?
anterior wall
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how to tx early pericarditis?
ASA + colchicine
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which drugs need to be avoided in early pericarditis?
NSAIDS, steroids
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what is dresslers syndrome?
late pericarditis
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what mediates dresslers syndrome?
autoimmune mechanism post MI
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what sort of murmur do VSD patients present with?
harsh, holosystolic murmur on LLSB with THRILL, S3 present, loud P2, TR
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Older pts, Females, H/O HTN; First MI, Delayed or absent reperfusion with harsh holosystolic murmur on LLSB
VSD
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acute mitral regurg occurs after what type of MI?
inferior wall
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which muscle is typically involved in thos that develop acute mitral regurg?
posteriomedial papillary muscle
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____ may present with thrill, _____does not present with thrill
VSD, acute mitral regurgitation
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sudden hemodynamic collapse, cardiac tamponade, PEA arrest; may have transient bradycardia before rupture & will be restless, nauseas, anxious before event
acute free wall rupture
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contained rupture, present with pericardial pain, hypotension
subacute free wall rupture
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