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1
Q

give 2 reasons why an AD mutation may present in only 1 member of the family

A

de-novo

mutation is low penetrance and some family members dont know if they have it

2
Q

if you know the mutation and want to test a family member what genetic testing should be done

A

PCR - dont need to test the whole genome

3
Q

Tx familial hypercholesterolaemia

A

statin

4
Q

why is brugada syndrome not an MI?

A

it has a wide QRS, MI doesnt

5
Q

drugs to avoid in brugada

A

Na channel blcokers
alpha agonists
calcium channel blockers

6
Q

Ix brugada syndrome

A

genetic testing

7
Q

diagnostic Ix for brugada syndrome

A

ajmaline testing using ECG

8
Q

immediate Tx long QT

A

stop qt prolonging drugs
correct hypomagnesia and hypokalaemia
initiate a beta blocker eg nadolol
eat ++ potassium

9
Q

Ix for suspected TIA from AF

A
  1. ECHO

2. carotid doppler

10
Q

Tx carotid plaque induced stroke/TIA

A

antiplatelet eg aspirin

11
Q

Tx atrial thrombus induced stroke/TIA

A

anticoagulant eg warfarin or rivaroxaban