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how do we treat variant angina?
calcium channel blockers and nitrates
what type of cardiomyopathy is chagas disease and what bug causes it?
dilated
t cruzi
what two classes of meds to use for HFpEF?
mineral, so spiro
sglt2 inhib, farxiga or jardiance
what physical exam finding for endocarditis to always remember?
new murmur
What EKG finding for hypothermia?
osborn wave
What is going on with calcium when muscle twitch on exam?
2 ekg findings for it?
low calcium
prolonged QT and stretched ST
when to do surgery on AAA
over 5.5 cm or sympotmatic
what are the 4 major cardiac risk factors to think about for surgery?
recent MI within the last 6 months
decompensated HF
cardiac arrhythmias
severe valve disease
what is the most common cause of fever within hours of surgery
stress mediate inflammation
first 2 things to give for high calcium?
fluids
lasix
what is becks triad and what condition is it for?
JVD, hpotension and distant heart sounds
tamponade
what is pulsus paradoxus and what condition is it for?
systolic drops when inspiraton
tamponade
most common cause of obstipation/constipation after surgery?
what will be absent that is important?
post op ileus
peritoneal signs
which type of hemmorids hurt?
external
asthma, dirrhea, and flushing of skin? what diagnosis? treatment?
carcinoid
surgery
