Capsule cardio Flashcards

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What are 2 signs of mitral stenosis on ECG

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Bifid P waves and no p waves

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Why would there be increased oxygen saturation between RA and RV

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Abnormal connection between the RA and RV via ventricular septal defect which is confirmed by raised ventricular pressure

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ECG findings of pericarditis

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Saddle shaped ST elevation. Treat with regular nsaids but can lead to cardiomegaly but no pulmonary vascular congestion suggestive of pericardial effusion

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Aortic stenosis

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Slow rising pulse, narrow pulse pressure, ejection systolic murmur radiating to neck. Need echo to characterise stenosis and angiogram to identify occlusions

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5
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Mitral regurgitation

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Pan systolic murmur

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6
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LBBB

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Prolongation of all QRS com0lexes

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Aortic dissection

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Sharp pain ripping/ tearing pain in nature. Sudden onset. Can be precipitated by very high blood pressure. Can show widened mediastinum on CXR. NEED ITU care with sodium nitroprusside (anti hypertensive) and beta blocker, O2 and analgesia, anti emetics

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Complications of aortic dissection

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Acute aortic regurgitation (early diastolic murmur) , pleural effusion and MI

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9
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Marfans inheritance pattern

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Autosomal dominant and FHX of sudden death (aortic dissection common deadly complication of connective tissue disease. High arched palate, lens dislocation, arachnodactily

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Autosomal dominant, can cause death secondary to arrhythmias. Can sometimes hear systolic murmur and dyspnoea but implantable cardiac defibrillator or surgical treatment may be of value

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Treatment of DVT

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Apixaban or riveroxiban for 3 months

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12
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Warfarin

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Reversed by vit K, more effective than aspirin prevention of arterial events in pt with AF

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