Cardio Flashcards
MC cardiomyopathy
dilated
dilated cardiomyopathy causes
ETOH
pregnancy -> postpartum
viral myocarditisL enterovirus MC (coxsackie B)
dilated cardiomyopathy sx
dyspnea, JVD, edema, orthopnea, hepatosplenomegaly, frothy red sputum, pulses alternans
mitral or tricuspid valve regurgitation (holosystolic)
laterally displaced PMI
dilated cardiomyopathy test
BNP inc
EKG: tachycardia, LBBB, afib
echo: LV dilation and thickening
dec EF
dilated cardiomyopathy tx
low salt
short term: diuretics (furosemide)
long term: ACE (enalapril), BB (metoprolol), spironolactone
severe: LVAD or heart transplant
dilated cardiomyopathy complications
arrhythmias
CHF
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy type of HF
diastolic
dilated cardiomyopathy type of HF
systolic
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy MCC
genetic, autosomal dominant
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy sx
syncope, dyspnea on exertion, S4, bisfrens pulse (water hammer), sudden death
HOCM murmur sx
systolic crescendo decreascendo at LLSB
S4
worse w/ standing of valvalvs
dec w/ grip or swat
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy test
echo: asymmetrical wall thickness, LVH
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy tx
mainstay: BB (metoprolol), CCB (verapamil)
myomectomy for HOCM
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy tx CI
digoxin
ACE
nitrates
restrictive cardiomyopathy common causes
Amyloidosis
sarcoidosis
hemochromatosis
restrictive cardiomyopathy sx
inc JVP on inspiration (kussmaul sign)
S3, SOB, ascites
peripheral edema, hepatosplenomegaly
RHF sx
restrictive cardiomyopathy test
CXR: pulmonary congestion
EKG: low QRS, LBBB
echo: rapid diastolic filling, bilateral atrial enlargement
bx
restrictive cardiomyopathy tx
low salt diet
diuretics (furosemide), BB (carvedilol), CCB
tx underlying
heart transplant
takotsubo patho
inc sympathetic stimulation resulting in ventricular dilation
from increase of stress or acute stress event
takotsubo sx
CP, mimics STEMI w/ no true occlusion
takotsubo test
echo: apical ballooning
EKG: ST elevation
takotsubo tx
supportive care
anticoagulants
order of conduction system of the heart
SA node
AV node
bundle of his (L and R bundle)
purkinje fibers
indications for cardio version
afib
aflutter
VT w/ pulse
SVT
when to shock during cardioversion
do not shock on T wave
defibrillation indication
VTach w/o pulse
Vfib
when pharmacologic cardio version used
if electrocardioversion fails
pharmacologic cardioversion
IV ibutilide
procainamide
flecainide
Sotalol
amiodarone
sinus brady tx
1st line: atropine
definitive: pacemaker
sick sinus syndrome tx
permanent pacemaker
1st degree AV block tx
observation
2nd degree type I wenkenbach tx
atropine
epinephrine
sx: pacemaker
second degree type 2 Mobitz tx
permanent pacemaker
third degree heart block tx
permanent pacemaker
transcutaneous pacing 1st line
Wolff Parkinson white syndrome patho
bundle of Kent
delta wave, shortened PR, wide QRS
Wolff Parkinson white syndrome tx
vagal
wide: procainamide
definitive: radio frequency ablation
Wolff Parkinson white syndrome meds to avoid
ABCD
adenosine
BB
CCB
digoxin
Wolff Parkinson white syndrome complication
A. fib
Wolff Parkinson white syndrome w/ afib tx
U= ibutilide
causes of torsades
hypomagnesemia
hypocalcemia
hypokalemia
Torsades tx
stable: IV Mg bolus
unstable: defibrillation
PEA tx
CPR
epinephrine
bundle branch block patho
from bundle of his (damaged)
causes wide QRS
atrial flutter sx
pt will usually have COPD
inc fatigue, palpitations
can form emboli
atrial flutter tx
stable: rate control (CCB, BB, digoxin, vagal)
unstable: cardiovert (chemical: amiodarone, procainamide)
definitive: radio frequency ablasion
anticoagulants
holiday heart syndrome
drinking ETOH and afib
afib complication
emboli –> stroke
anticoagulation for afib
NOAC: dabigatran, riveroxiban, apixiban, edoxibam
warfarin
dual antiplt: ASA + clopidogrel
afib tx
stable: CCB (IV diltiazem), BB (metoprolol), digoxin, permanent pacemaker
unstable: synchronized cardio version
PSVT tx
stable: vagal, valsalva –> adenosine or CCB
unstable: cardio version
long term therapy: radio frequency catheter ablation
PAC tx
BB/CCB
stop causative agent
radiofrequency ablation
PAC causes
electrolyte imbalances
anxiety, cocaine use, ischemic damages
reentrant loop (scar tissue post MI)
PVC tx
reassurance
BB/CCB
radiofrequency ablation
what can cause PVC
anxiety, triggered activity
hypoxia, CAD, hypokalemia
Vtach criteria
3+ PVC
V tach complication
V fib
V tach tx
stable: amiodarone
unstable w/ pulse: sync cardioversion
unstable w/o pulse: defibrillator w/ CPR
v fib tx
defibrillation
lidocaine or procainamide
CPR, epinephrine
MC ASD
osmium secundum
MC congenital heart defect in adults
ASD
osteum premum RF
1st septum
downs
fetal alcohol syndrome
often related to mitral/tricuspid valve clefts and VSD
ASD shunt
left to right
ASD sx
cyanotic
fixed split S2, systolic crescendo decrescendo in 2nd and 3rd LUSB
parasternal heave
ASD test
CXR: cardiomegaly
EKG: RAD, RVH, RBBB
echo (diagnostic): RA, RV overload, ASD
ASD tx
spontaneous closure in 1st year if small
surgery
ASD complications
paradoxical emboli -> cryptogenic stroke
HF
eisenmengers