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1
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What is the intrinsic rate of the SA node?

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60 - 100 BPM

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What is the intrinsic rate of the AV node?

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40 - 60 BPM

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What is the intrinsic rate of the ventricular cells?

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20 - 45 BPM

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4
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What is the intrinsic rate of the ventricular cells?

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20 - 45 BPM

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5
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Describe the impulse conduction pathway

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SAN -> AVN -> Bundle of His -> Bundle branches -> Purkinje fibres

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6
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One small box on ECG = ?

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0.04 seconds
(40 milliseconds)

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7
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One large box on ECG = ?

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0.20 seconds (horizontally)
0.5 mV (vertical)

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8
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Cardiac output (L/min) =

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Stroke volume (L) x HR (BP)

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9
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Define total peripheral resistance

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The total resistance to slow in systemic blood vessels from start of aorta to vena cava

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10
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What vessels provide the most resistance?

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Arterioles

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11
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What is Starling’s Law?

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Force of contrition is proportional to end diastolic length of cardiac muscle fibres
i.e. more ventricle fills, harder it contracts

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12
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What is S1?

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Mitral and tricuspid valve closure

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What is S2?

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Aortic and pulmonary valve closure

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14
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What is S3?

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In early diastole during rapid ventricular filling
Normal in children and pregnant women
Associated w/ Mitral Regurg and heart failure

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15
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What is S4?

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“Gallop” in late diastole
Produced by blood forced into stiff hypertrophic ventricle
Associated w/ LV hypertrophy

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16
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Key presentation of peripheral arterial disease

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6 Ps

Pain
Pulseless
Pallor
Perishingly cold
Paraesthesia
Paralysis

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17
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Symptoms of PAD

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Intermittent claudication

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18
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Ix PAD

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Colour Duplex USS - shows vessels and blood flow within

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) -
highest ankle systolic pressure / highest brachial systolic pressure
Normal = 1 - 1.2
PAD = ≤ 0.9 (below 0.4 is severe - rest pain)

If thinking of intervention,
MRI/CT angiography - identify stenosis and quality of vessels

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19
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Tx PAD

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Lifestyle changes - to minimise risk of MI and relieve symptoms
e.g. stop smoking, treat HTN, lower cholesterol, improve diet, exercise

Anti-platelet therapy - Clopidogrel (P2Y12-i)

If severe :
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or surgery

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20
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Describe the stages of chronic limb ischaemia

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stage 1 - asymptomatic
stage 2 - intermittent claudication
stage 3 - rest pain/nocturnal pain
stage 4 - necrosis/gangrene

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21
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Complications of PAD

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Acute limb ischaemia
∴ loss of limb

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22
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Key presentation of peripheral venous disease (DVT)

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Red, swollen, warm limb
Dull achy contact pain

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23
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Ix DVT

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Wells score - to assess likelihood

If DVT likely - venous ultrasound
If DVT unlikely - D-dimer first

GS : Venous ultrasound
If unavailable, CT scan

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24
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Tx DVT

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If proximal, ANTI-COAG! for 3 months (unless CI)
DOACs, warfarin, heparin
Apixaban, rivaroxaban

If distal, check local protocol.
In UK, start anticoag unless ↑ risk of bleeding or if DVT < 5cm

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25
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What type of patients will need a tailored approach of treatment for DVT?

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Pregnant, cancer, renal impairment patients

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26
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Complications of DVT

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Pulmonary embolism

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27
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If a DVT patient present with marked swelling, significant pain and cyanosis, what should you suspect?

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Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT - life and limb threatening !!!

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28
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Which artery? Hip/buttock pain

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Aortic or iliac artery

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29
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Which artery? Thigh pain

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Common femoral artery

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30
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Which artery? Upper 2/3rd of calf pain

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Superior femoral artery

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31
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Which artery? Lower 2/3rd of calf pain

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Popliteal artery

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32
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Which artery? Foot pain

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Tibial or peroneal artery

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33
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Other signs/symptoms of PAD

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Bruit - ‘Whooshing sounds’ when stethoscope over iliac arteries
Buerger’s test
Absent pulses
Ulcer’s don’t fully heal

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34
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Define HTN

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Clinical BP - 140/90
At home - 135/85

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35
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Causes of 1st degree heart block

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LEV’s disease (aka Lenegre’s)
IHD - scar tissue from myocyte death
Myocarditis
Hypokalaemia
AVN blocking drugs e.g. beta blockers, CCBs, Digoxin

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36
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Define 1st degree Heart Block

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Delayed AV conduction but still makes it to ventricles
Prolonged PR interval > 0.22s

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37
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Key presentation of 1st Degree Heart Block

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ASYMPTOMATIC!
no treatment required

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38
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Describe 2 places where electrical energy can be blocked

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  1. AVN or Bundle of His = AV block
  2. Lower conduction system = BBB
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39
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Causes of 2nd Mobitz Type 1 heart block

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AV node blocking drugs e.g. BB, CCB, Digoxin
Inf. MI

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40
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Define 2nd Mobitz Type 1 Heart Block

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Atrial impulses fail to reach the ventricles
Progressive PR interval prolongation until beat is ‘dropped’ and P wave fails to conduct
PR wave then returns to normal

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41
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Key presentation of 2nd Mobitz Type 1 heart block

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Light-headedness, dizziness, syncope

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42
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Causes of 2nd Mobitz Type 2 heart block

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Block at intra-nodal level
Ant. MI
Mitral valve surgery
SLE, Lyme disease
Rheumatic fever

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43
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Key presentation of 2nd Mobitz Type 2 heart block

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Dyspnoea, postural hypotension, chest pain, syncope

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44
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Describe 2nd Mobitz Type 2 heart block

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PR interval is CONSTANT (NO PROLONGATION)
QRS intervals widened and dropped

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45
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State the causes of 3rd degree Heart Block

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Structural heart disease
IHD e.g. acute MI
HTN
Endocarditis, Lyme disease

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46
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Describe 3rd degree heart block

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COMPLETE dissociation between atria and ventricles i.e. P waves completely independent of QRS complex

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47
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What is a Narrow-complex escape rhythm?

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QRS complex less than 0.12 seconds
Implies block originates in Bundle of His ∴ region of block lies more proximally in AV node

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48
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Tx 3rd degree heart block

A

IV atropine
Permanent pacemaker insertion

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49
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Tx 2nd degree heart block

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If severe enough, permanent pacemaker insertion

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50
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What is Broad-complex escape rhythm?

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QRS > 0.12 s
Block indicated to be Below His, more distal in His-Purkinje system

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51
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What can often occur with Broad-complex escape rhythm B?

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Dizziness, Blackouts

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52
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Causes of Right Bundle Branch Block

A

PE
IHD
Atrial-ventricular septal defect

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53
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Causes of Left Bundle Branch Block

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IHD
Aortic valve disease

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54
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Describe Right Bundle Branch Block

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Right bundle no longer condutcs
∴ ventricles don’t receive impulses at same time, spread from left to right instead
∴ late activation of RV

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55
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How is a RBBB seen on an ECG?

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Deep S wave in leads 1 and V6
Tall late R wave in lead V1

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56
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RF for PE

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Age
DVT
Surgery within last 2 months
Bed rest > 5 days
Previous venous thromboembolic events
FHx

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57
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Why is there a difference in treatment between proximal and distal DVTs?

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Proximal has a chance of PE, stroke etc
Bigger risk

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58
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Describe Virchow’s triad

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  1. Vessel injury
  2. Venous stasis
  3. Activation of clotting system
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59
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Ix PE

A

ABCDE assessment
PERC rule if doesn’t meet PERC (PE rule-out criteria), use Wells score
D-dimer

GS : CT pulmonary angiography

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60
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Tx PE

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Anticoag= - rivaroxaban, LMWH
Start O2 if sats < 90%
Thrombolysis - if massive clot

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61
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Key presentation of PE

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If small - asymptomatic
If large - pleuritic pain + other symptoms
If massive - sudden death

Dyspnoea (↑ RR)
Syncope
Dizziness
Leg pain - DVT

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62
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Complications of PE

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Respiratory alkalosis (due to ↑ RR)
Infarction

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63
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What can be heard in RBBB?

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Wide physiological splitting of S2

64
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What can be heard in LBBB?

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Reverse splitting of S2

65
Q

Cause of Infective Endocarditis

A

BACTERIA

Staph. aureus - most common
IVDU, diabetes + surgery
Infects damaged + healthy valves

Strep. viridans - most common in LICs
Dental problems!
Attacks previously damaged valves, low virulence

Staph. epidermis
Prosthetic materials e.g. prosthetic valves

Psuedomonas aeruginosa

66
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Describe the pathophysiology of IE

A

Damaged endocardium allows bacteria to thrive.
Creates a prothrombotic millieu
∴ colonisation of thrombus
∴ ↑ Platelet and fibrin deposition
∴ mature infected vegetation

67
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Why does damaged endocardium allow bacteria to thrive?

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Increased platelet and fibrin deposition
They adhere to underlying collagen surface

68
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Key presentation of IE

A

Fever, headache, malaise, confusion, night sweats
(non-specific ∴ easily missed)

69
Q

Other signs/symptoms of IE

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FROM JANE

Fever
Roth spots
Osler nodes
Murmur - usually aortic regurg

Janeway lesions
Anaemia
Nail-bed haemorrhages
Emboli

–
Sepsis of unknown origin
Clubbing
Anorexia
Weight loss
Fatigue
Glomerulonephritis
Haematuria

70
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What valves are usually affected with congenital or acquired defects in IE?

A

Left heart valves
More common to be left (mitral and aortic)

71
Q

What valves are usually affected with IVDU cause of IE?

A

Right heart valves

72
Q

Which bacteria causes IE to progress rapidly?

A

Staph. Aureus

73
Q

NEW HEART MURMUR + FEVER =

A

SUSPECT INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

74
Q

Initial Ix IE

A

Duke’s criteria

Blood cultures - 3 sets over 24 hours OR 3 x persistently positive (i.e. 3 cultures 12 hours apart) FROM DIFFERENT SITES.
BEFORE Abx (but don’t delay Tx if sepsis or similar)
also bloods show - ↑ CRP, ↑ ESR, normochromic and normocytic anaemia

CXR - cardiomegaly
ECG long PR interval

75
Q

GS Ix IE

A

2 options :
TTE (transthoracic echo) - less discomfort, low sensitivity, negative TTE doesn’t rule out IE

TOE (transoesophageal) - signif more discomfort, much more sensitive and better at diagnosing!!

76
Q

Describe Duke’s criteria

A

2 major criteria
o Bugs grown from blood cultures
o Evidence of endocarditis on echo, or new valve leak

5 Minor criteria
o Predisposing factors
o Fever
o Vascular phenomena
o Immune phenomena
o Equivocal blood cultures

Definite IE: 2 major / 1 major + 3 minor / 5 minor

77
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What are some vascular phenomena of IE?

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Janeway lesions, major arterial emboli

78
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What are some immunologic phenomena?

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Roth spots, Osler nodes, Glomerulonephritis, Rh factor

79
Q

Tx IE

A

MDT approach
Abx ASAP - organism needs to be identified (and check for prosthetic valve) for specific antibiotic
Prolonged course! (6 weeks)
2 weeks IV, then oral

Treat comps if any

80
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What GS treatment should be chosen if a patient has a prosthetic valve?

81
Q

DDx IE

A

SLE
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Reactive arthritis
Meningitis

82
Q

IE complications

A

Arrhythmia
Heart failure
Heart block
Embolisation
Stroke rehab
Abscess drainage

83
Q

What Abx would you use to treat Staphylococcus in IE?

A

Vancomycin and Rifampicin (if MRSA)

84
Q

What Abx would you use for anything other than Staphylococcus in IE?

A

Penicillin - benzylpenicillin and gentamycin (doesn’t work by itself bc can’t get through bacterial cell wall)

85
Q

When might surgery be required in IE?

A

If infection cannot be cured by Abx i.e. returns after treatment

86
Q

What does surgery for IE comprise of?

A

Removal infected devices or removing large vegetations before they embolise

87
Q

Epidemiology of Acute pericarditis

A

M > F
Adults > children

88
Q

Define acute pericarditis

A

Acute inflammation of pericardium with or without effusion

89
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Causes of acute pericarditis

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Viral - *Coxsackie virus B, echovirus, adenovirus, EBV
Bacterial - Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Fungal (rare) - Histoplasma spp. (immunocomp Pxs)

Non-infectious causes -
Autoimmune e.g. RA
Neoplastic e.g. tumours
Metabolic e.g. uraemia
Dressler’s

90
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Key presentation of Acute pericarditis

A

Chest pain - severe, sharp, pleuritic
Rapid onset
Might radiate to arm (trapezius ridge)
Relieved by sitting forward, exacerbated by lying down and inspiration

91
Q

Other signs/symptoms of Acute Pericarditis

A

Beck’s triad
Pericardial rub
Signs of effusion
Sinus tachycardia
Dyspnoea
Cough
Systemic disturbance - skin rash, joint pain

92
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Ix Acute Pericarditis

A

GS : ECG
Saddle shapped ST elevation - diagnostic
Diffuse ST segment elevation
PR depression

Other :
CXR - cardiomegaly in case of effusion
Echo - confirms effusion
FBC - for troponin, CK etc
D-dimer to rule out PE (but can be raised in both so consult senior if needed)

93
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Why is it important to rule out PE?

A

Bc if patient treated with anti-coag, can develop CARDIAC TAMPONADE!!
bc bleeding into pericardial space

94
Q

Tx Acute Pericarditis

A

NSAIDs, Aspirin
Colchicine - for 3 weeks, limited by nausea and diarrhoea but reduces recurrence

95
Q

What is commonly associated with acute pericarditis?

96
Q

DDx Pericarditis

A

MI
Angina
Pleuritic pain
Pulmonary infarction
Pneumonia, GI reflux, peritonitis, aortic dissection

97
Q

What is seen on an ECG with hypothermia?

98
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What is commonly associated with Aortic Regurg?

A

Wide pulse pressure
Collapsing pulse
Early-diastolic
Best heard over left sternal edge in 4th intercostal space
Best hear when patient sits forward

  • Du Musset’s sign
    Corrigan’s sign
    Muller’s sign
    Quincke’s sign
99
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Describe Aortic Regurg

A

Leakage of blood into LV from aorta during diastole
Due to ineffective coaptation of aortic cusps

100
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Causes of Aortic Regurg

A

IE - acute
Rheumatic fever - chronic
Congenital bicuspid aortic valve - chronic
Aortic root dilation

101
Q

Key presentation of Aortic Regurg

A

May be asymptomatic for many years before
Exertional dyspnoea
Palpitations
Angina

102
Q

Other signs/symptoms of Aortic Regurg

A

Orthopnea
Syncope
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

103
Q

Ix Aortic Regurg

A

ECG - shows LVH, rules out MI
CXR - cardiomegaly, aortic root enlargement

GS : Echo - TTE
TOE better but more invasive, use if suspect aortic dissection

104
Q

Tx Aortic Regurg

A

IE prophylaxis
Vasodilators - ACEi e.g. ramipril
Monitor progression
Surgery if symptoms increase - before LV dysfunction

105
Q

When would you prescribe vasodilators to treat a patient with aortic regurgitation?

A

If patient is symptomatic or has HTN
Otherwise, isn’t effective

106
Q

Define Aortic Stenosis

A

Narrowing of aortic valve resulting in obstruction to LV stroke volume

107
Q

Key presentation of aortic stenosis

A

SAD
Syncope, Angina, Dyspnoea

108
Q

Who commonly has Aortic Stenosis?

109
Q

Describe some key characteristics of Aortic Stenosis

A

Ejection systolic murmur
Crescendo-decrescendo
Soft/absent S2

Prominent S4
Slow rising carotid pulse
Decreased pulse amplitude

110
Q

How would you manage Dressler’s syndrome?

A

High dose aspirin

111
Q

What is adenosine?

A

Bronchoconstrictor

112
Q

When is adenosine contraindicated?

A

2nd and 3rd degree heart block
Decompensated heart failure

113
Q

Causes of aortic stenosis

A

Primarily bc of ageing - calcified aortic valve
Congenital bicuspid aortic valve (more common in men) - more prone to calcification
Rheumatic heart disease (v rare now)

114
Q

3 types of Aortic Stenosis

A
  1. Supravalvular
  2. Valvular
  3. Subvalvular
115
Q

When does calcification happen?

A

As you get older

116
Q

What is the normal area of the aortic valve?

117
Q

When do symptoms of Aortic Stenosis occur?

A

1/4 normal area
(i.e. ~1cm2)

118
Q

In Aortic Stenosis, what is the relationship between loudness of the murmur and severity?

A

Loudness does NOT indicate severity

119
Q

Elderly person w/ chest pain, exertional dyspnoea or syncope =

A

Aortic Stenosis!!

120
Q

Ix Aortic Stenosis

A

ECG - LV hypertrophy
LV strain pattern - depressed ST, T wave inversion (in LV leads)

CXR - LV hypertrophy, calcified aortic valve

GS : Echo - TTE
LV size + functions, doppler derived gradient and valve area

121
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DDx Aortic Stenosis

A

Mitral Regurg

122
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Tx Aortic Stenosis

A

Surgical aortic valve replacement
OR transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

123
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Define Mitral Regurg

A

Backflow of blood from LV to LA during systole

124
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Causes of Mitral Regurg

A

Abnormalities of valve, chordae etc
Myxomatous degeneration
Ischaemic mitral valve
Rheumatic heart disease
IE
Papillary muscle dysfunction
DCM

125
Q

RF Mitral Regurg

A

Females
Lower BMI
Advanced age
Renal dysfunction
Prior MI

126
Q

Describe the characteristics of Mitral Regurgitation

A

Pansystolic murmur at apex, radiates to axilla
Soft S1
Austin flint murmur at apex
Systolic ejection murmur
Diastolic blowing murmur at L sternal border

127
Q

Ix Mitral Regurg

A

ECG - may show LAH, LVH, AF. NOT diagnostic
CXR - LA enlargement, central pulmonary artery enlargement

GS : Echo - LA and LV size and function
Valve structure assessment
TOE is very helpful

128
Q

Key presentation of Mitral Regurg

A

Exertional dyspnoea, fatigue, lethargy, palpitations, symptoms of heart failure

129
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Tx Mitral Regurg

A

IE prophylaxis

Vasodilators - ACEi (hydralazine or ramipril)
HR control for AF - BB (atenolol), CCB, digoxin
Anti-coag for AF/flutter e.g. rivaroxaban
Diuretics for fluid overload - Furosemide

130
Q

Monitoring for Mitral Regurg

A

Do a follow-up echo

Mild - 2-3 years
Mod - 1-2 years
Severe - 6-12 months

131
Q

Indications for surgery in Mitral Regurg

A

ANY symptoms at rest OR exercise

If asymptomatic, if ejection fraction < 60%
OR if new onset AF

132
Q

Define Mitral Stenosis

A

Obstruction of LV inflow, prevents proper filling during diastole

133
Q

How many cusps in mitral valve?

134
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Normal mitral valve area

135
Q

Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis occur when

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Mitral valve area < 2 cm2

136
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Cause of Mitral Stenosis

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Rheumatic heart disease

obvs bc of rheumatic fever
∴ Untreated Strep infection is a RF !

137
Q

Epidemiology of Mitral Stenosis

138
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Key presentation of Mitral Stenosis

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Symptoms present years/decades after rheumatic fever
Progressive dyspnoea

139
Q

Other signs/symptoms of Mitral Stenosis

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Haemoptysis
Oedema
Malar flush
Palpitations
R HF

140
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Describe the characteristics of Mitral Stenosis

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Diastolic murmur, heard when Px lying on left side in held exp
Longer murmur = more severe !!!
Loud S1
Most prominent at apex

141
Q

Ix Mitral Stenosis

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ECG - AF, LAV
CXR - LAV, Pulmonary oedema, calcified mitral valve (maybe)

GS : Echo
Assesses mitral valve mobility, gradient and mitral valve area

142
Q

Tx Mitral Stenosis

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Rate control - BB, digoxin
Diuretics - furosemide

Percutaneous mitral balloon valvotomy (less invasive) or surgical mitral valve replacement

143
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Why does medical therapy not prevent progression of Mitral Stenosis?

A

Because it is a mechanical problem

144
Q

Define heart failure

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Inability of the heart to deliver blood and ∴ O2 that is required of the metabolising tissue of the body
Syndrome, not a disease

145
Q

Prognosis of heart failure

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25-50% of patients die within 5 years of diagnosis

146
Q

RF of heart failure

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65 +
African descent
M > F
Obesity
Prior MI

147
Q

Cause of Prinzmetal’s Angina

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Coronary artery spasm

148
Q

Key presentation of Stable Angine

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Chest pain/discomfort that :

  1. Heavy, central, tight and radiates to arms, jaw and neck
  2. Coincides with exertion/stress
  3. Relieved by rest/GTN spray
149
Q

Key presentation of Pericardial Effusion

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Obscured apex beat, heart sounds are soft
Pleuritic pain

150
Q

Other signs/symptoms of Pericardial Effusion

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Kussmaul’s sign - elevated JVP, rises w insp
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Chest discomfort
Cardiomegaly
Pulsus paradoxus

151
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What is pulsus paradoxus?

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> 10mmHg decrease on inspiration

152
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Complication of Pericardial Effusion

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CARDIAC TAMPONADE

153
Q

Ix Pericardial Effusion

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CXR - large globular heart
ECG - low voltage QRS

GS : Echo
echo-free space around heart

154
Q

What is Beck’s triad?

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Hypotension
Elevated JVP
Quiet heart sounds

155
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How would you treat cardiac tamponade?

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Emergency pericardiocentesis

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