2nd BLOCK Flashcards
The procedure of choice for reduction in transvalvular gradients in symptomatic infants and children with Aortic Stenosis.
Aortic Valvotomy with CBP
A drug used in acute HF that enhances myocardial contraction by increasing cAMP, resulting in activation of protein kinase, and phosphorylation of slow calcium channels.
Dobutamine
The decrease in blood pressure to indicate pulsus paradoxus should be:
At least 10 mmHg
During ward rounds, a resident physician encounters a dyspneic patient with ascites and bipedal edema. Two years ago, the patient was diagnosed with heart failure and has been in and out of the hospital since then. During endorsement, the resident physician shared some information regarding heart failure. Which of his statement below is incorrect?
• Heart failure is a progressive disorder in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the needs of the body
• The cardinal symptoms of HF are dyspnea, fatigue, and fluid retention
• Three-fourths of HF cases are due to hypertension, making it the predominant cause of heart failure
• Chronic activation of the SNS and the RAAS is associated with remodeling of cardiac tissue, loss of
myocytes, hypertrophy, and fibrosis
• 60-75% of HF patients die within 5 years
Heart failure is a progressive disorder in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the needs of the body
A patient is to undergo a partial pericardiectomy. This procedure is best described as:
A surgical procedure where the visceral pericardium is removed.
A “seal bark” or “brassy” cough is usually appreciated in a patient with:
Vascular Rings
Mr. Basco has a pericardial effusion with tamponade. He is most likely to describe chest pain that
Decreases when he is leaning forward
Genetic mutations of any of the four genes that encode proteins of the cardiac contractile elements such as sarcomeric proteins are more likely seen in which type of cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Which of the following vegetative endocarditidis is likely to present with small vegetation on either sides of
leaflets?
- Non-thrombotic Bacterial Endocarditis
- Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
Which of the following types of Cardiomyopathy is associated with dystrophin gene mutation?
- Restricted Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- None of the above
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A common sequelae of large ventricular septal defect, requiring early surgical repair
intractable congestive heart failure
The signs and symptoms of chylomicron retention disease appear in the first few months of life and they include the following EXCEPT:
- Hypercholesterolemia
- none of the above
- Failure of weight-gain and growth
- Diarrhoea & Vomiting
- Steatorrhea
None of the above
Class 1C Antiarrhythmic
- Hydralazine
- Flecainide
- Verapamil
- Dobutamine
- Lidocaine
Flecainide
A 60-year-old alcoholic man was admitted to the hospital with a 2-day history of epigastric pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The man was diagnosed with heart failure a year ago, and his symptoms have improved with captopril, furosemide, and digoxin. On admission, hypokalemia, increased creatinine, and premature ventricular contractions were noted. Which of the following adjustments would be appropriate for the patient?
- Reduce digoxin dose and increase furosemide dose
- Discontinue digoxin and start losartan
- Reduce digoxin dose and give potassium supplements
- Discontinue digoxin and start milrinone
Discontinue digoxin and start milrinone
Ms. Jimenez has a cardiac tamponade and will require medical treatment. The medical intervention that would first be used is:
Removing the fluid from the pericardial space.
