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1
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what are two options for palliative inotropes

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dobutamine and milrinone

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what drug class is dobutamine

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beta adrenergic beta1 receptor agonist

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what drug class is milrinone

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phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE3)

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what is the dosing for dobutamine

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2.5-25 mcg/kg/min (usually 10)

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what is the dosing for milrinone

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0.125-0.5 mcg/kg/min

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which has a longer half life, dobutamine or milrinone?

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milrinone, and it is prolonged in renal dysfunction

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which is a more potent vasodilator, dobutamine or milrinone?

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milrinone is a more potent vasodilator, it can cause hypotension

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how is milrinone beneficial in patients with RV dysfunction

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decrease in pulmonary pressures

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9
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dobutamine on B1 receptors causes ____

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increased contractility (CO)

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dobutamine on B2 receptors causes ____

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vasodilation (decreased MAP)

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11
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what is required for palliative inotropes?

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go home with an implantable defibrillator because they can cause Vtach/VFib

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12
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palliative inotropes are associated with NO difference in ____

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mortality

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13
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palliative inotropes are only to improve ____

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functional status/quality of life

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14
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name 3 complications with palliative inotropes

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central line infections, defibrillator shocks for VT/VF, cost

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what are some considerations for dobutamine

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use with beta blockers is controversial, may worsen tachycardia

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what are some considerations for dobutamine

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use with beta blockers is controversial; may worsen tachycardia

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what are some considerations for milrinone

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hypotension especially with renal dysfunction, may worsen ventricular dysrhythmias

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18
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name 3 risks for mechanical support

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bleeding, thrombosis, infection

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what is the intra aortic balloon pump (IABP)

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inflatable balloon inserted into the descending aorta (femoral or axillary insertion) that is set to inflate in ratio to ventricular contractions

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what are the pharmacological considerations for IABP

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there is an anticoagulation debate but most centers use parenteral heparin or DTI

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what are the settings for IABP

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1:1 which is one inflation for every contraction, and 1:3 which is one inflation for every 3 contractions

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what are the indications for IABP

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temporary support during cardiogenic shock, PCI, acute ischemia (MI, unstable angina), bridge to transplant/device

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23
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what are 2 advantages for IABP

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relatively quick insertion, hemodynamic improvements

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what are the hemodynamic improvements from IABP

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increased diastolic BP, decreased myocardial oxygen demand, improved coronary perfusion, afterload reduction, modest improvement in CO

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what is a contraindication to IABP

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aortic disease

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26
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what are some complications from IABP

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infection, hematoma/bleeding (device requires heparin), thrombocytopenia, vascular complications, aortic dissection

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27
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what is the impella heart pump

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a percutaneous LVAD with femoral or axial insertion

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28
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what are the four different impella device types

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2.5, 5.5, CP, RP

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what is the impella 2.5

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delivers 2.5 L/min of CO`

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what is the impella 5.5

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delivers 5.5 L/min of CO

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what is the impella CP

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delivers 3.5 L/min of CO

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what is the impella RP

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delivers 4 L/min of flow for RV

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33
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indications for impella

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6 hours or less for support during PCI, 6 days or less for support during cardiogenic shock, often used for much longer when patients are bridge to transplant

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34
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femoral insertion of impella

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can be done in the cath lab by interventional cardiologist

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35
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axillary insertion of impella

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must be done by cardiothoracic insertion

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36
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advantage to axillary insertion of impella

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patients can mobilize

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37
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what is unique about impella pharmacotherapy

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need a dextrose based purge solution (with either heparin or sodium bicarb) as well as parenteral anticoagulation with heparin or DTI

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38
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how should you titrate anticoagulation for impella

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anti-Xa target range of 0.2-0.4 IU/mL or corresponding institutional aPTT range

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39
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improper anticoagulation or purge solution with impella can result in?

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device failure and hemolysis

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40
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what is the ECMO

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extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: percutaneous support by where blood is pumped through an extracorporeal oxygenator (supplies blood with oxygen, removes carbon dioxide)

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41
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2 major types of ECMOs

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vevovenous (v-v) and venoarterial (v-a)

42
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v-v ECMO

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provides only PULMONARY support

43
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with the v-v ECMO, deoxygenated venous blood is pumped through the oxygenator and returned oxygenated to ______

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venous circulation

44
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the v-v ECMO is used in _______

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respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)- lung failure

45
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the v-a ECMO provides ______

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cardiopulmonary support

46
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with the v-a ECMO, deoxygenated venous blood is pumped through the oxygenator and returned oxygenated to ____

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arterial circulation

47
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the v-a ECMO is used in ______

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cardiogenic shock

48
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what pharmacotherapy is required with ECMO

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anticoagulation with heparin or DTI

49
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it is imperative to monitor for _______ with the ECMO

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peripheral limb ischemia

50
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what else should you treat with the v-a ECMO

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it provides retrograde blood flow into the aorta resulting in increased afterload so you should treat with an afterload decreasing agent such as vasodilators

51
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what are two types of total artificial hearts

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syncardia, carmat

52
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what is syncardia

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pneumatic (air-driven) implantable device that provides biventricular support)

53
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total artificial hearts are _____ ONLY

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bridge to transplant

54
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you can have a stroke volume of ___ or ___ with syncardia

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50cc or 70cc

55
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the contraction frequency with syncardia is adjusted to provide _____

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appropriate cardiac output

56
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what thrombotic prophylaxis does syncardia require

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multi-modal: aspirin, heparin transitioned to warfarin, dipyramidole, pentoxifylline

57
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what does the carmat provide

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hydroelectric ventricular contraction

58
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why does carmat have less intense anticoagulation needs than syncardia

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it has 4 biological valves (bovine), biocompatible ventricular lining

59
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what pharmacotherapy is used for carmat

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treatment dose LMWH until hospital d/c then prophylactic dose LMWH

60
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types of LVAD flow

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continuous flow, pulsatile

61
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types of LVAD continuous flow

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axial flow, centrifugal flow

62
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what is the name of the pulsatile LVAD

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heartmate XVE, it’s off the market

63
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what is the name of the axial flow LVAD

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heartmate II, it’s off the market

64
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what is the name of the centrifugal flow LVAD

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heartmate III (only one on the market)

65
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definition of left ventricular assist device (LVAD)

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serves as a permanent prosthetic left ventricle to deliver oxygenated blood to peripheral circulation

66
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components of LVAD

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pump, driveline (delivers power and settings to pump), external battery

67
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pharmacologic considerations for LVAD

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prosthetic device (infection, thrombosis), requires anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy (bleeding, thrombosis), blood pressure management (don’t have a pulse)

68
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blood from the _____ enters the LVAD. the LVAD then pumps blood into ____

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left ventricle. aorta (to the body).

69
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what pharmacotherapy did heartmate XVE require when it was on the market

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only aspirin 325 mg daily

70
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what were some complications with heartmate XVE

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infection, bleed, thrombosis (pump, stroke), pump failure

71
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what pharmacotherapy did heartmate II require when it was on the market

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aspirin 325 mg daily and warfarin titrated to goal INR 2-3, antibiotics around the time of implant

72
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what advantage did heartmate II carry over heartmate XVE

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it was a smaller pump, simpler surgical procedure, improved device durability

73
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what are the three components of virchow’s triad

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hypercoagulable state, circulatory stasis, vascular wall injury

74
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how do LVADs cause a hypercoagulable state

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increased thrombin production by interaction between blood and device components (blood touches metal, wants to clot)

75
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how do LVADs cause circulatory stasis

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LVAD recipients may have stasis due to lack of LV function

76
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how do LVADs cause vascular wall injury

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the implantation requires major surgery

77
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how do LVAD recipients have circulatory stasis

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due to lack of LV function

78
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how can LVADs lead to clot

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platelet activation through tissue injury, clotting cascade activation

79
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what drugs are needed to prevent clots for LVAD

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antiplatelet (aspirin, p2y12, dipyramidole) to prevent platelet thrombus, anticoagulant (heparin, LMWH, warfarin, DOACs?) to prevent platelet thrombus

80
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aspirin mechanism

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inhibits COX-1 resulting in lack of thromboxane A2 production

81
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P2Y12i mechanism

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prevent platelet activation downstream of aspirin; inhibit ADP production resulting in reduction of platelet-based thrombin

82
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dipyramidole mechanism

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inhibits breakdown of cAMP resulting in reduced activation and aggregation

83
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what is the primary antiplatelet choice in LVAD

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aspirin (given the increased risk of bleeding with P2Y12i)

84
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when is DAPT reserved for with LVAD

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patients with history of pump thrombosis

85
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anticoagulation for LVAD

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heparin infusion w/ low aPTT goal (50-80s) for bridging to therapeutic warfarin (goal INR=2-3 regardless of device)

86
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when is INR goal for LVAD different?

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patients with GI bleeding, patients with history of pump thrombosis

87
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what is INR goal for LVAD patients with GI bleeding

88
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what is INR goal for LVAD patients with history of pump thrombosis

89
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how do you monitor for hypertension with continuous flow devices??

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the patients do not have a pulse so you monitor by MAP

90
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MAP=

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1/3(SBP) + 2/3(DBP)

91
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what is considered HTN based on MAP?

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anything above 85/90? is considered hypertension with a VAD and may increase stroke risk

92
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how do axial flow pumps work

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they have an impeller (similar to a boat propeller) that helps draw blood from LV through a cannula into the aorta)

93
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how do centrifugal flow pumps work

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they use magnetic levitation (mag-lev) with a bladed disk in the pump cavity to deliver blood from LV to aorta)

94
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stroke risk factors with LVAD

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MAP > 85 mmHg, INR<2, aspirin dose <81 mg daily

95
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how was HVAD better than heartmate II

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pump size was smaller, further simplification of the surgical procedure, less pump thrombosis risk, but similar to increased stroke risk

96
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heartmate III advantages

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fully magnetized levitation technology, results in improved hemo-compatibility with patients (reduced pump thrombosis)

97
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LVAD complications

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hemocompatibility (bleeding, thrombosis), infectious, right ventricular failure, pump malfunctions

98
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bleeding complications with LVAD

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hemorrhagic stroke, GI bleeding, epistaxis

99
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thrombosis complications with LVAD

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ischemic stroke, pump thrombosis

100
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infectious complications with LVAD

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driveline infection, infected device

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