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What is standard of care for stable angina?
ASA + B Blocker for mortality
Nitrates for CP
What type of infarct will present w/ clear lungs?
RV infarct
What EKG changes in anterior, posterior, lateral, and inferior MI?
anterior: ST elevate in V1 - V4, Q in V1-V4
posterior: R in V1, V2, ST depression in V1 V2
lateral: Q in I, aVL
inferior: Q in II, III, aVF
What agents decrease mortality in MI?
ASA, B lockers, ACEi
What tx are indicated in MI?
O2 nitroglycerin B Blocker ASA morphine ACEi IV heparin
What is MCC death in first few days after MI?
ventricular arrhythmia (VT or VFib)
What is tx for VT after MI?
if unstable – cardioversion
if stable –> IV amiodarone
What should you think if pt w/ MR after MI?
papillary muscle rupture
What are indications for using dig?
EF
What are side effects of dig tox?
N/v/anorexia
ectopic ventricular beats, AV block, AFib
visual disturbances, disorientation
What are indications for cardioversion vs defibrillaton?
cardioverson = AFib, A flutter, VT w/ pulse, SVT defibrillation = VFib, VT w/ a pulse
WHat are steps before cardioversion in AFib?
- if can cardiovert
if > 48 hrs or unknown: - do TEE if no thrombus can cardiovert, if yes thrombus anticoagulate for 3 wks then cardiovert
- or just skip TEE and anticoagulate 3 wks then cardioert
What is dz for paroxysmal SVT?
valsalva, carotid massage
if doesnt work –> IV adenosine
What are side effects of adenosine?
AH, flushing, SOB, chest pressure, nausea
What drug treatments for WPW?
procainamide or quinidine
avoid digoxin, verapamil b/c may increase accessory path conduction
What is tx if pt w/ non-sustained VT and underlying heart dz?
implantable defibrillator
What should you do if pt in asystole?
defibrillation does not work –> do transcutaneous pacing instead
What is pulseless electrical activity? next step?
electrical activity on monitor w/o pulse
What are indications for cardiac pacemaker?
- sinus node dysfunction = sick sinus syndrome
- symptomatic heart block: mobitz 2 second degree or complete
- symptomatic brady arrhythmias
- tachyarrhythmias to interrupt rapid rhythm disturbances
Which murmurs increase/decrease w/ squatting?
squatting increases all except MVP and HOCM
What are cardinal manifestations of acute pericarditis?
CP, pericardial friction ru, EKG changes, pericardial effusion (+/- tamponade)
What happens in early and late diastole in constrictive pericarditis?
early = rapid filling late = halted filling
(vs in cardiac tamponade have filling impeded throughout diastole)
What cardiac process should you r/o if pt w/ sx of cirrhosis (ascites, hepatomegaly) and distended neck veins?
r/o constrictive pericarditis
What dx test for pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade?
echo