Cardiac - CAD/IHD Flashcards
Compare stable and unstable angina
CAD causes
Define risk factors of coronary artery disease
Signs of risk factors
□ Modifiable: abdominal obesity, BP, cholesterol, cigarette smoking, alcohol, diet, DM, lack of exercise, cocaine abuse
□ Non-modifiable: family Hx of CVD, male gender, advanced age
Signs:
BP: >15mmHg arm BP disparity
> 30 BMI
Lipid
- Cutaneous xanthomas, xanthelesma, corneal arcus
DM:
- acathosis nigricans, skin tags
Others:
- Franks sing (ear lobe crease)
- Tar stains, teeth stains
- Wheezing, prolonged expiration (COPD)
Stable angina
Clinical presentation
Associated non-chest pain manifestations of myocardial ischemia
Dyspnea:
rest or exertional
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Abdomen:
Atypical, sharp pain
RUQ pain (mimic pancreatitis or gallbladder disease)
Nausea and vomiting
Psychologial:
- Intense Fear
Diaphoresis
Weakness, syncope, coma
Atypical angina features
Stable angina
P/E
Clinical grading of angina pectoralis
CCS grading of angina pectoralis
0 – asymptomatic
I – angina with strenuous exertion
II – angina with moderate exertion
(slight limitation of ordinary activities)
III – angina with mild exertion
(great limitation) → indicated for Tx
IV – angina at rest
Non-invasive assessment of CAD
Indications
Modalities
Indications
o Diagnosis of stable ischemic heart disease (NOT for AMI)
o Risk stratification after acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
o Evaluate exercise tolerance
o Localization of ischemia
Investigations:
Blood tests
12-lead ECG, Echocardiogram
CXR
Stress testing
* Exercise tolerance test + ECG/ Imaging
* Pharmacological stress test with Adenosine or Dobutamine
Imaging:
- SPECT scan
- Cardiac MRI
- Multidetector row computed tomography scan (MDCT) for coronary artery calcium (CAC) score
- Coronary CT/ MR angiography (CTA/ MRA)
blood test metrics for suspected coronary artery disease
Blood:
* CBC
* Thyroid function test
* Fasting glucose, HbA1c, OGTT > DM
* Fasting lipid profile > Hyperlipidaemia
* RFT/ Creatinine (prognostic)
* LFT, CK (statin)
Markers:
* High-sensitivity C-reactive proteins
* Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
* hs- TNT
selection process of diagnostic investigations for suspected coronary artery disease
Contraindicated for stress testing / Clinical findings warrant coronary imaging» CT Coronary angiography
No contraindication for stress testing + unable to exercise» Pharmacological stress test
No contraindication for stress test + able to exercise» Exercise stress test
No contraindication for stress test + able to exercise + no previous revascularization/ resting ECG normal» Exercise tolerance test with ECG
2,3,4 may require follow-up coronary imaging if high risk or inadequate information for diagnosis
Exerise stress test
Procedure
Protocol
Target HR
Abnormal results
Pharmacological stress test
Indication
Drugs
SPECT/ rMPI scan
MoA
Procedure
Evaluated metrics
Abnormal results
Cardiac MRI
Indication
Function