Cardio Flashcards
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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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a permanent pathological dilation of the aorta >3cm or >1.5x the expected diameter
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what is the mortality of ruptured AAA?
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80%
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what is the pathophysiology of AAA?
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lipid deposits in abdo aorta and atheroma formation causes inflammation.
Inflammation causes damage to internal and external elastic laminae of aortic wall.
Loss of elastic laminae reduces ability of vessel to cope with variation in BP causing aorta to dilate over Time
Ongoing dilation causes fibrosis and thinning of aorta wall
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Are heart conditions generally more common in men or women?
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men
5
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where are AAAs most common?
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90% below the renal arteries
6
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when is screening done for AAA?
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Men from 65 years
Women >70 with risk factors
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What happens in AAA screening if a small aneurysm is found?
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Small = 3-4.4cm
Surveillance and repeat scan in 1 year
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what happens in AAA screening if a medium aneurysm is found?
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medium = 4.5-5.4cm
Repeat scan in 3 months
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what happens in AAA screening if a large aneurysm is found?
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Large = >5.5cm
Refer to vascular surgery
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What are 6 risk factors for Aortic aneurysm?
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Male
smoking + COPD
increased age
genetics/FHx
connective tissue disorders- mafans
Hypertension and CVD
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what are 4 presentations of AAA?
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Usually asymptomatic until rupture/near rupture
Pain in back/loin, abode pain radiating through to back
Palpable pulsate abdominal mass
Cardiovascular failure and shock - tachycardia + hypotension
Distal ischaemia - due to emboli causing distal arterial occlusion
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What is the 1st line investigation of AAA?
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abdominal ultrasound
13
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when is elective repair recommended in AAA?
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Symptomatic aneurysm
Diameter growing >1cm a year
Diameter >5cm
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what is the management for AAA?
A
Open surgical repair
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
EVAR preferred in haemodynamically stable patients
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what are 4 complications of AAA?
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MI/bowel ischamia/limb ischaemia
Blood transfusion reactions
Abdominal compartment syndrome
Graft infection
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what are 2 complications of open AAA repair?
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Abdominal wound dehiscence
incisional hernias
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what are 2 complications of EVAR AAA repair?
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Haematomas/pseudo aneurysms in goin acess site
leakage of blood around stent graft - CT angio surveillance for the rest of patients life
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what are 2 considerations for driving with AAA?
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inform DVLA of aneurysm >6cm
stop driving if aneurysm >6.5cm
Stricter rules for HGVs
19
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what is the number one cause of death globally?
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cardiovascular disease
20
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what is the underlying cause of most acute coronary syndromes?
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coronary artery disease
rare - coronary artery spasm
21
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what are the 3 pathophysiological origins of ischaemic heart disease?
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increased myocardial O2 demand (exercise, infection)
reduced coronary blood flow (atherosclerosis)
Reduced myocardial oxygen delivery (anaemia, hypoxaemia)
22
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what is angina pectoris?
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Chest pain on exertion due to myocardial ischaemia
alleviated on rest
23
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what are the 3 typical features of angina pain?
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constricting discomfort in front of chest, neck, shoulders, jaw or armpit
precipitated by physical exertion
relieved by rest or GTN in 5 mins
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what are 3 investigations for angina?
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1 - CT coronary angiogram
2 - non-invasive functional imaging - stress echo, perfusion MRI, myocardial perfusion scintigraphhy with SPECT
3 - Invasive coronary angiogram
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what is the management of angina pectoris?
RAMOS
Refer to cardiology
Advise about diagnosis, management and when to call ambulance
Medical treatment - 4As, 1 - b blocker/C channel blocker
Procedural/surgical intevention
Secondary prevention
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what is the medical management of acute angina atack?
sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)
taken when symptoms start
2nd dose after 5 mins
3rd dose after another 5 mins
Call ambulance if not better 5 mins after dose 2
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what are 2 side effects of GTN?
Headaches
Dizziness
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what is the long term management of angina?
1 - Beta blocker OR rate limiting C channel blocker (diltiazem/verapamil)
2 - ADD non-rate limiting calcium channel blocker to B blocker
3 - Long acting nitrates - isosorbide mononitrate
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How should long acting nitrates be dosed?
asymmetrical dosing to avoid tolerance and maintain a daily nitrate free period of 10-14 hours
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what are 4 medications for the secondary prevention of angina?
4As
Aspirin 75mg OD
Atorvostatin 80mg OD
ACEi - if HTN, DM, CKD, HF
Already on B blocker/CCB
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what are 4 complications of stable angina?
MI
Heart failure
Arrhythmia due to ischaemic heart disease
Sudden cardiac death
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what are 5 risk factors for aortic dissection?
HTN, other CVD risk factors
Conditions affecting the aorta - Bicuspid aorta, coarctation of aorta, aortic valve replacement, CABG
Connective tissue disorders - EDS, Marfan's
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What is the pathophysiology for aortic dissection?
There is a tear in the intimal lining of the aorta => blood to enters the aortic wall under pressure forming a haematoma which separates intima from adventitia and creates a false lumen
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what is the stanford classification of aortic dissection?
Type A - Affects ascending aorta before brachiocephalic artery
Type B - Affects descending aorta after L subclavian artery
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what is the DeBakey system for classifying aortic dissection?
1 - begins in ascending aorta involving at least arch if not whole aorta
2 - isolated to ascending aorta
3a - begins in descending till above diaphragm
3b - begins in descending and extends below diaphragm
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What are 6 manifestations of aortic dissection?
Tearing pain in chest from front to back or inter scapular pain
radio radial delay
difference in BP >20mmHg between both arms
Early diastolic decrescendo murmur loudest in aortic region
focal neurological deficit
Tachycardia, hypotension, collapse and cardiogenic shock
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What are 3 investigations that can be done for aortic dissection?
ECG
CXR - widened mediastinum
Contrast enhanced CT angiogram chest, abdo, pelvis
MRI angio
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what is the management of Stanford type A aortic dissection?
Beta blockers (IV labetalol) + analgesia
midline sternotomy (open) to remove section of aorta and replace with synthetic graft +/- aortic valve replacement
BP 100-120 systolic
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what is the management of Stanford type B aortic dissection?
IV labetalol + analgesia
May be able to manage medically - monitoring, analgesia, BP control
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
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where is aortic dissection most common?
ascending aorta
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what investigation can be used in unstable patients for aortic dissection?
Transoesophageal echocardiograph
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what are 6 complications of aortic dissection?
cardiac tamponade
aortic regurgitation
MI
Stroke
paraplegia
death
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what is S1 caused by?
Closing of the AV valves at the start of systole
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what is S2 caused by?
Closing of the semilunar (pulmonary and aortic) valves at the end of systole
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what is S3 heart sound?
3rd heart sound heard just after S2 - Lub du-dub
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what is one cause of S3 heart sounds?
Heart failure
Due to rapid ventricular filling causing chordae tendineae to twang
Can also be normal in younger patients due to very good heart function
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what is S4 heart sound?
Le-Lub Dub
Always abnormal - due to stiff, hypertrophic ventricles causing turbulent flow from atria - ventricular hypertrophy
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what is the murmur in aortic regurgitation?
Early diastolic soft decrescendo murmur
Can also cause Austin flint murmur - apex diastolic rumbling
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when does aortic regurgitation usually become symptomatic?
when the ejection fraction <50%
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what are 6 causes of aortic regurgitation?
bicuspid aortic valves
rheumatic fever
endocarditis
connective tissue disorders - Marfans, EDS
Aortic dissection/anyeurysm
Idiopathic/age related
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what is the pathophysiology of aortic regurgitation?
There is reflux of blood from the aorta to the L ventricle in diastole => increased LV preload => LV hypertrophy and dilation => eventual heart failure
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what are 5 signs of aortic regurgitation?
Early diastolic decrescendo murmur
Wide pulse pressure
De Musset's head bobbing with pulse
Quincke's sign - nail capillaries pulsing
Austin flint murmur
Heart failure
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what is the management for aortic regurgitation?
Lifestyle modification
ACEi
Beta blockers
Severe - loop diuretics and aortic valve repair/replacement
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what are 3 complications of aortic regurgitation?
L ventricular dysfunction and heart failure
AF
Sudden cardiac death
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what is the most common valvular disease?
Aortic stenosis
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what is the murmur in aortic stenosis?
Harsh ejection systolic crescendo-decrescendo murmur
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where does aortic stenosis murmur radiate to?
Carotids
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when is aortic stenosis murmur enhanced?
sitting forward and expiration
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what are 6 risk factors for aortic stenosis?
Bicuspid aortic valve and other congenital leaflet abnormalities
Age related calcifications
Rheumatic Fever
HTN, smoking, high lipids
Mediastinal radiotherapy
CKD - due to abnormal calcium homeostasis
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what are 2 conditions that have higher incidence of bicuspid aorta?
Turner's syndrome
coarctation of aorta
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what are 6 manifestations of aortic stenosis?
crescendo derescendo ejection systolic murmur
Exertional dyspnea
Chest pain
Exertion syncope
Fatigue
Heart failure features
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what are 3 indications for valve replacement in aortic steonsis?
Severe and symptomatic
Severe and asymptomatic but either evidence of heart failure or symptoms on exercise testing
LVEF <50%
Aortic valve gradient >40 mmHg
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what are 3 management options for aortic stenosis?
Observation if patient is asymptomatic
Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVAR)
transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Balloon valvuloplasy
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what are 3 complications of aortic stenosis?
Heart failure
valve replacement complications - infective endocarditis, valve thrombus, haemolysis, aortic regurg
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What is cardiac tamponade?
raised intra-pericardial pressure due to pericardial effusion which restricts cardiac filling during diastole and decreases cardiac output.
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what is the classic triad of cardiac tamponade?
Beck's triad
Hypotension
raised JVP
muffled heart sounds
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what are 7 causes of cardiac tamponade?
Iatrogenic (surgery/trauma)
pericarditis
malignancy
Trauma
aortic dissection (type A)
MI
Pulmonary hypertension
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what can be found O/E in cardiac tamponade?
quiet heart sounds
pulsus paradoxus - abnormally large fall in BP during inspiration
Hypotension
Raised JVP
Fever - with pericarditis
Pericardial rub
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what is seen on ECG in cardiac tamponade?
Electrical alternans - alternating QRS complex height
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what are 3 differentials of cardiac tamponade?
constrictive pericarditis, pericardiocentesis, fluid for culture and cytology
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what are 3 treatments for cardiac tamponade?
urgent pericardiocentesis or surgical drainage
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Blood pressure =
Cardiac output X Total peripheral resistance
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what is infective endocarditis?
an infection involving the endocardial surface of the heart due to organisms in blood stream (bacteraemia) adhering to endocardial injury leading to platelet and fibrin plug formation and activation of the coagulation cascade causing vegetations
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what valve is most likely to be affected in infective endocarditis?
mitral valve
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why is IE more common in developing countries?
increased prevalence of rheumatic fever and therefore increased mitral stenosis and other valvular disease
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what are 7 risk factors for IE?
Patient factors
- >60 years, Male
- IVDU/ indwelling lines
- Immunosuppression
- Recent dental surgery/procedure
Cardiac factors
- Hx of endocarditis
- Prosthetic valves
- Structural heart disease - valve, congenital , HOCM etc
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what are 5 manifestations for IE?
Fever - chills, anorexia, weight loss
New Heart murmur
Petechiae and splinter haemorrhages
Septic PE
Malaise, arthralgia, night sweats
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what are 3 clinical signs for IE?
Roth spots - retina
Janeway lesions -
non-tender macules palms and soles
Osler nodes - painful nodules on fingertips
Splenomegally, finger clubbing - in long standing disease
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what are 3 investigations for IE?
BLOOD CULTURES X3 SETS OVER 30-60 MINS
ECHO - TTE 1st line, TOE more sensitive - vegetations
ECG, CT, CXR - metastatic infections
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what are 5 rarer pathogens that can be culture negative in IE?
HACEK
Haemophilus
Aggregatibacter
Cardiobacterium
Eikenella
Kingella
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what are 2 investigations that can be done in patients with suspected IE and prosthetic valves?
18F-FDG PET/CT
SPECT-CT
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how should blood cultures for IE be taken?
BEFORE antibiotics
3 x at 30min-1 hour intervals
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what are 3 differentials for IE?
rheumatic fever
atrial myxoma
non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis
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what criteria is used to diagnose IE?
Duke's criteria
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what are the major criteria for dukes criteria?
2 positive blood cultures of typical organisms
ECHO findings - vegetations, perivalvular abscess, new valvular regurg
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what are the 5 minor Duke's criteria?
Predisposing heart condition or IVDU
Fever >38
Immunological phenomena - janeway, osler, roth, glomerulonephritis
Microbiological evidence
Vascular abnormalities - arterial emboli, septic emboli, pulmonary infarct, intracranial haemorrhage
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what are 3 complications of IE?
Valvular insufficiency and Heart failure
Metastatic emboli - stroke, PE, renal infarction, spleen, psoas abscess
Glomerulonephritis due to secondary immune complex deposition
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when is surgery required in IE?
valvular regurgitation/dysfunction
heart failure
intracardiac abscess
persistent infection/difficult to treat organism
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What is ischaemic heart disease?
Ischaemic heart disease, an inability to provide adequate blood supply to the myocardium
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what is the primary cause of ischaemic heart disease?
atherosclerosis
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what are 4 risk factors for ischaemic heart disease?
smoking
hypertension
hyperlipidaemia
diabetes
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what is the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis?
Endothelial cell injury causes change in Virchow’s triad leading to sticky endothelial cells => fatty streak by LDL => macrophages ingest lipids and become foam cells => collagen, fibrin, smooth muscle, LDLs and WBCs make up plaque => plaque grows and obstructs lumen
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what is the murmur in mitral regurgitation?
pan systolic high pitched whistling murmur
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where does mitral regurgitation radiate to?
L axilla
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what are 4 causes of mitral regurgitation?
Age related weakening of valves
Ischaemic heart disease
Infective endocarditis
Rheumatic heart disease
Connective tissue disorders - EDS, Marfans
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what are 3 risk factors for mitral regurgitation?
Hx MI/IE/rheumatic fever
Congenital heart disease
Cardiomyopathy - HCM
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what are 5 signs of mitral regurgitation?
Pan systolic murmur
Soft S1
S3 - if associated LVSD
Displaced apex beat laterally
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what is the management of mitral valve regurgitation?
If severe/symptomatic - Emergency surgery (valvuloplasty/replacement)
LVEF <60% = surgery
LVEF >60% = watchful waiting
Heart failure management
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what are 3 complications of mitral valve regurgitation?
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary hypertension
L heart failure
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what is the murmur in mitral stenosis?
Mid-diastolic low pitched rumble
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what historically is the most common causes of mitral stenosis?
rheumatic fever
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what are 4 risk factors for mitral stenosis?
streptococcal infection + rheumatic fever
Congenital defects
Infective endocarditis
SLE and amyloidosis
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What are 6 signs of mitral stenosis o/e?
Mid diastolic murmur
Loud S1 - tapping apex beat
Opening Snap
Malar flush - red skin over cheeks and nose due to back pressure in pulmonary system causing CO2 rise
AF
Low volume pulse
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what are 3 presenting features of mitral stenosis?
SOB - due to increased pulmonary venous pressure
Haemoptysis
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what is the management of mitral stenosis?
Surgery - PC balloon valvoplasty or valve repaire/replacement
Heart failure optimisation
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what are 4 complications of mitral stenosis?
AF
Pulmonary hypertension
Thromboembolism
Infective endocarditis
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What is pericardial effusion?
when the fluid in the pericardial space exceeds its physiological amount (>50 mL).
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what are 3 causes of pericardial effusion?
malignancy
infection - EBV. CMV, S.aurea
TB
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what is the investigation for pericardial effusion?
chest imaging
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what are 3 differentials for pericardial effusion?
malignancy
viral pericarditis
congestive heart failure
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how long does acute pericarditis last?
<6 weeks
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what are 7 causes of pericarditis?
Idiopathic - most common
Infection - TB, HIV, coxsackie, EBV
Autoimmune - SLE, RhA
Injury to pericardium - post MI
Uraemia
Cancer - lung, breast
Medications - methotrexate
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what nerve has sensory innervation to pericardium?
Phrenic - C,3,4,5
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what are 4 presentations of pericarditis?
sharp, severe retrosternal pleuritic chest pain, worse with inspiration, relieved leaning forward
Pericardial rub
low grade fever and flu like symptoms
hiccups (phrenic involvement)
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what are 2 ECG finding in pericarditis?
Saddle shaped ST elevation
PR depression - most specific
Global/widespread picture rather than territories
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what can be seen n CXR in pericarditis?
water bottle heart - due to pericardial effusion
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what is one investigation that all patients with suspected pericarditis sould have?
Transthoracic echo
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what is the 1st line treatment for pericarditis?
NSAIDs AND colchicine
2 - Prednisolone
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what are 3 complications of pericarditis?
pericardial effusion with/without tamponade
chronic constructive pericarditis
myocarditis
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what is the most common cause of PAD?
atherosclerosis - most common
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what are 6 risk factors for PAD?
Older age, male
Fhx
Smoking, alcohol, diet
Sedentary lifestyle + obesity
poor sleeep
stress
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what are 5 conditions that increase risk of vascular disease?
Diabetes
HTN
CKD
Inflammatory conditions
Atypical antipsychotics
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what are 7 presentations of PAD?
most asymptomatic
Intermittent claudication
Paleness/cold legs
Gangrene
Dependent rubor - deep red limb when lower than rest of body
Muscle atrophy
Hair loss
Erectile dysfunction
Non-healing wound
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What are the 6 signs of acute limb ischamia?
6Ps
Pulseless
Pain
Pallor
Perishingly cold
Paralysis
Paraesthesia
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what is Leriche syndrome?
TRIAD
- thigh/buttock claudication
- Absent femorals
- Male impotence
due to occlusion in distal aorta or proximal common illiac artery
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what are 3 investigations for PAD?
Ankle-brachial pressure index
Duplex ultrasound
CT/MRI angiography
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what are 3 differentials for intermittent claudication?
DVT
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Chronic venous insuficiency
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what is the management of intermittent claudication?
1 - Lifestyle modification
1 - Exercise training
Medical
- Atorvostatin 80mg
- Clopidogrel 75mg (aspirin 75mg is clopi not tolerated)
- Naftidrofuryl oxalate (5-HT2 receptor agonist causing peripheral vasodilation)
Surgical
- endovascular angioplasty and stenting
- endarterectomy
- bypass
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what are 3 clinical features of critical limb ischaemia?
pain at rest
non-healing wounds
gangrene
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what is the management of critical limb ischaemia?
Endovascular angioplasty + stenting
Endarterectomy
Bypass surgery
Amputation - if not able to restore blood flow
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what is acute limb threatening ischaemia?
severe manifestation of peripheral artery disease usually due to a thrombus
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what is the management of acute limb threatening ischaemia?
endovascular thrombolysis
endovascular thrombectomy
Surgical thrombectomy
endarterectomy
bypass graft
stenting
angioplasty
amputation
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what is the secondary prevention of acute limb ischaemia?
lifelong aspirin or clopidogrel 75mg
Atorvostatin 80mg
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what are 3 complications of PAD?
critical limb ischaemia
gangrene and ulceration
amputation
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what is normal ankle brachial pressure index?
0.9-1.3
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what does ABPI 0.6-0.9 indicate?
mild PAD
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what does ABPI 0.3-0.6 indicate?
moderate to severe PAD
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what does ABPI <0.3 indicate?
severe PAD or critical limb ischaemia
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what is buerger's test?
for peripheral artery disease in legs
Raise legs to 45 degrees with patient supine for 1-2 mins - observe for pallor
sit patient with legs over side of bed in PAD legs go blue initially, due to ischaemic tissue deoxygenating blood, then dark red due to vasodilation in response to anaerobic waste products
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what is the 1st step of atherogenesis?
endothelial dysfunction
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what is the 2nd step of atherogenesis?
formation of lipid layer of fatty streak within intima
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what is the 3rd step of atherogenesis?
migration of leukocyte and smooth muscle cells into the vessel wall
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what is the 4th step of atherogenesis?
foam cell formation
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what is the 5th step of atherogenesis?
degradation of the extracellular matrix
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what are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd line anti-anginal medications?
1 - B blocker - Bisoprolol
OR
Calcium Channel Blocker - verapamil, Diltizem (rate limiting)
2 - Increase to Max dose of BB or CCB
3 - BB AND CCB (Change to Modified release Nifedipine)
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what is the preventative treatment for angina?
Lifestyle changes
aspirin
statin
ACEI
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what are the primary investigations for angina?
ECG - 1st line
functional imaging - stress echo
transcatheter angiography
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what are the 2 shockable pulseless arrythmias?
ventricular tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation
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what are 2 non-shockable rhythms?
pulseless electrical activity
asystole
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what is the 1st line treatment for AF in someone with heart failure?
digoxin
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what is the treatment for haemodynamically unstable AF?
DC cardioversion
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what does CHA2DS2-VASc calculate?
stroke risk for AF when considering anticoagulation
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what does HAS-BLED/ORBIT calculate?
the risk of major bleeding for patients on anticoagulants
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what does CHA2DS2-VASc2 stand for?
Congestive HF
Hypertension
Age >75 = 2 points
Diabetes
Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism
Vascular disease
Age >65 = 1 point
Sc - Sex category (+2 women)
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what is bradycardia?
HR < 50 BPM
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what is the 1st line management of unstable heart block?
IV atropine
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what are 2 eponymous signs for AAA rupture?
Grey-Turner's sign - flank bruising secondary to rupture
Cullen's sign - peri-umbilical bruising
Also seen in acute pancreatitis - signs of retroperitoneal haemorrhage
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what is the overall most common causative organism for IE?
S. Aureus
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what demographics are staph epidermis IE infections associated with?
indwelling lines and prosthetic valves
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what is the second most common causative pathogen in IE?
Viridans (group B) strep
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what is the most common pathogen in IE after dental work?
veridans (group B) strep
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what kind of strep is veridans group strep?
Alpha haemolytic on blood agar, optochin resistant => group B
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what is the treatment for veridans group IE?
IV Benzylpenicillin +/- gentamicin (veridans group)
4-6 weeks
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what kind of bacteria is gentamicin useful against?
gram negs
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what does S. Aureus look like on blood agar?
coagulase +ve, gram +ve cocci in clusters growing golden colonies on blood agar
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Is S. Aureus coagulase +ve or -ve?
+ve
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is S. epidermis coagulase +ve or -ve?
-ve
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what pathogens can cause IE in immunosuppressed people?
FUNGAL IE
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what is the treatment for enterococci IE?
IV amoxicillin + gentamicin
4-6 weeks
6 weeks in non-native valves
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what is the treatment for S. aureus/epidermis IE?
flucloxacillin + gentamicin
(or vancomycin if MRSA)
4-6 weeks
6 weeks in non-native valves
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what are 2 risk factors for atrial septal defects?
foetal alcohol syndrome
Down syndrome
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what is the most common congenital heart defect?
ventral septal defect
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what is patent ductus arteriosus?
when the ductus arteriosus (the shunt to avoid the lungs in foetal circulation) fails to close upon birth
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what is the most common form of congenital cyanotic heart disease?
tetralogy of Fallot
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what are 3 risk factors for tetralogy of Fallot?
FHx
Rubella infection
increased maternal age
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what are the 4 malformations in tetralogy of Fallot?
PROVe
Pulmonary stenosis
RV hypertrophy
Overriding aorta
Ventricular septal defect
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what are 6 signs of tetralogy of fallot?
ejection systolic murmur
reduced SpO2
respiratory distress
cyanosis
clubbing
failure to thrive
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what is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people?
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
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what is the inheritance pattern for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)?
autosomal dominant
due to defect in sarcomere proteins occurring in 1 in 500 people
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what is a cardiomyopathy?
disorder of the heart muscle
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what 3 things are seen on echo in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
MR SAM ASH
Mitral Regurgitation
Systolic Anterior Motion - of anterior mitral valve leaflet
Asymmetric Hypertrophy
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what are 6 presentations of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
On exertion:
SOB
Fatigue
Dizziness
Syncope
Chest pain
Palpitations
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what 4 finding may be seen on examination with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Murmurs - harsh systolic ejection murmur at L lower sternal border due to LVOT obstruction
S4 gallop
Bifid carotid pulse
Signs of heart failure
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what is the pathophysiology of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Due to mutations in genes coding for Beta-myosin heavy chain proteins used to make sarcomere proteins
L ventricular hypertrophy -> decreased compliance -> decreased cardiac output
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what may be seen on ECG in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
L eft ventricular hypertrophy
T wave inversion in chest leads
Arrythmias - AF or ventricular tachycardia
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what is seen on ECG in L ventricular hypertrophy?
Limb leads
- R wave - >25mm I
- S wave >25 III
- R wave >11mm aVL
- R wave >20mm aVF
- S wave >14mm aVR
Chest
- R wave >26mm V4,5,6
- R wave V5/6 + S wave V1 >35mm
- Largest R wave + Largest S wave in chest leads >45mm
Increased R wave peak time >50ms in V5/6
St segment depression and T wave inversion in L side leads
L axis deviation
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what are 3 other investigations that can be used for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Cardiac MRI
Exercise stress testing
Genetic testing
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what are 6 complications of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Heart failure
AF
Sudden cardiac death
Mitral regurg
Infective endocarditis
Syncope and presyncope
Cerebral embolism due to AF and pulmonary HTN are rarer complications
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what are 5 medical therapies for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
1 - Beta blockers
2 - Ca Channel blockers - Verapamil - alternative to BB
3- Disopyramide - antiarrythmic - in combo with BB
Diuretics - if needed
Anticoag - if AF
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what are 2 management options for refractory hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with severe LVOT obstruction?
Septal myectomy
Alcohol septal ablation
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who is seen as high risk in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Hx of cardiac arrest or sustained ventricular arrythmias
FHx of sudden cardiac death
Unexplained syncope
Severe LVH or marked LVOT obstruction
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what is the management of high risk hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients?
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Heart transplant
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what are 2 medications that are avoided in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy as they can worsen left ventricular outflow tract obstruction?
ACEi
Nitrates
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what are 5 X-ray indications of heart failure?
ABCDE
Alveolar Oedema
Kerley B lines
cardiomegaly
Dilation of upper lobe vessels
pleural effusion
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where is BNP released from?
the ventricles of the brain
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what are delta waves on an ECG?
slurred upstroke in the QRS complex
seen in Wolff Parkinson white syndrome => due to accessory conduction pathways
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what is the 1st line investigation in stable angina?
CT coronary angiography
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what is an embolism?
a blocked vessel caused by a foreign body
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what is a thrombosis?
the formation of a solid mass of blood constituents within an intact vessel is the living
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are there B lymphocytes in atherosclerosis/
NO ONLY T
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what does the ECG look like in pericarditis?
PeRicariTiS
Saddle shaped upward ST elevation
PR depression
T wave flattening
Low QRS amplitude
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what is the gold standard investigation for unstable angina?
angiography
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what score is used for stroke risk after a TIA?
ABCD2
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what is the ABCD2 score?
Age > 60
BP > 140/90
Clinical features - sensory (1), weakness (2)
Diabetes
Duration - <1 hour (1), >1 hour (2)
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when should beta blockers be stopped in heart failure?
If HR <50 bpm
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what is normal ejection fraction?
50-70%
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what is reduced ejection fraction?
<40%
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what is classed as raised BNP?
>100 mg/L
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what are 2 medications used to treat angina that CANNOT be used in combination?
Beta blocker + VERAPAMIL
CAN CAUSE COMPLETE HEART BLOCK
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what calcium channel blocker should be used in combo with a beta blocker for angina management?
Modified release Nifedipine
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what is management of angina if combination therapy is not tolerated?
long acting nitrate - isosorbide mononitrate/dinitrate
Ivabradine
Nicorandil
Ranolazine
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what is a complication to nitrate use in angina?
patients can develop a nitrate tolerance and experience reduced efficacy
Not seen in modified release isosorbide mononitrate
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what is Virchow's triad?
Hypercoagulability
Haemodynamic changes - stasis turbulence
Endothelial injury/dysfunction
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what can be seen on cardiac biopsy in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
myofibrillar hypertrophy with chaotic and disorganised fashion myocytes (disarray) and fibrosis
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what are 3 conditions associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Friedrich's ataxia
Wolf Parkinson white syndrome
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What are 4 causes of dilated cardiomyopathy?
Chronic alcohol use - most common cause
Coxsackie B
Thiamine (B1) deficiency
Doxorubicin (chemo)
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what are 3 causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy?
amyloidosis
post-radiotherapy
loeffler's endocarditis - infiltration of heart with eosinophils, leading to fibrosis
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what is peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Typically develops between last month of pregnancy and 5 months post partum
RF = Increased age, greater parity, multiple estations
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what is takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
atypical ballooning of myocardium classically triggered by stress
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what is the prognosis for takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
usually resolves with supportive treatment
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what is the pathophysiology of takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
apex of heart does not contract so appears to balloon out but areas closer to top continue to contract creating octopus trap shape
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what are 4 features of takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
chest pain
ST elevation
Features of heart failure
normal coronary angio
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who is takotsubo cardiomyopathy most common in?
post menopausal women
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what is the inheritance pattern for arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy?
autosomal dominant
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what is the second most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people?
arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
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what is the pathophysiology of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy?
R ventricular myocardium replace with fatty and fibrotic tissues
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what can be seen on ecg in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy?
V1-3 abnormalities typically t wave inversion
Epsilon wave in 50% of people - terminal notch in qrs complex
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what are 5 complications of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy?
Ventricular arrythmias - VT, V fib
Sudden cardiac death
Heart failure
Atrial arrythmias
Thromboembolic events
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what is the most common type of cardiomyopathy?
dilated
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what area is most commonly affected in thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Ascending aorta
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what size is both the ascending and descending thoracic aorta usually less than?
<4.5 ascending
<3.5 descending
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what is a false aneurysm?
when the inner two layers (intima and media) rupture leading to dilation in the vessel with blood only being contained with in the outer layer (adventitia)
typically occurs after trauma or surgery
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what are the three layer of arteries?
Intima - most internal
Media
Adventitia - most external
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what are 5 presentations of thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Chest/back pain
Trachea or L bronchus compression causing cough, SOB, stridor
Hiccups - Phrenic nerve compression
Dysphagia - oesophageal compression
Hoarse voice - recurrent laryngeal nerve compression
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what are the 2 surgical options for thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Thoracic end-vascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
Midline sternotomy
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what are features of ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Severe chest /back pain
Haemodynamic instability
Collapse
Sudden death
Haematemesis - due to bleeding into oesophagus
Haemoptysis due to bleeding into lungs
Cardiac tamponade
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what is vasovagal syncope related to?
stimulation of the vagus nerve due to an emotional event, painful sensation or change in temperature causing parasympathetic activation leading to smooth muscle relaxation and blood vessel dilation. Tjis causes BP to drop and cerebral perfusion to decrease leading to LOC
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what are 7 pre-syncope symptoms?
Hot and clammy
sweaty
Heavy
Dizzy/lightheaded
vision going blurry or dark
headache
Tinitus or muffled hearing
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what are the 3Ps of vasovagal syncope?
Posture - after prolonged standing
Provoking factors - fear, pain, phobia, crowded, hot, dehydrated
Progressive prodrome - pallor, sweating, nausea, vom
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What are 8 secondary causes of syncope?
Hypoglycaemia
dehydration
anaemia
infection
anaphylaxis
arrythmias
valvular heart disease
HOCM
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what are 4 types of reflex syncope?
Vasovagal
situational - micturition, defecation coughing
Carotid sinus hypersensitivity
Atypical reflex syncope - not clear trigger or prodrome
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what are 6 conditions that can cause cardiac syncope?
Structural
- Aortic stenosis
-HOCM
-Pulmonary HTN
- Acute MI
Arrythmias
- Bradycardia (heart block, sick sinus)
- Tachycardia - VT, SVT
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what investigations are used in syncope?
ECG + 24h ECG
Echo
Tilt table testing
Carotid sinus massage
Bloods - FBC, U+E, electrolytes, blood glucose
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what is dry ganrene?
localised tissue necrosis due to chronic ischaemia without infection primarily due to arterial occlusion in PAD, diabetes and vasculitis
Appears dry shrivelled and dark brown/black - usually clear line of demarcation between viable and dead tissue
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what is wet gangrene?
An infectious process along with tissue necrosis. Develops rapidly due to venous or arterial blockage along with bacterial infection
Appears swollen blistered and smelly
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what are 4 risk factors for wet gangrene?
Critical limb ischaemia
Surgical wounds/trauma
Immunosuppression
Severe burns/frostbite
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what is gas gangrene?
Type of wet gangrene caused by gas producing bacteria often from soil or faecal matter
Usually from contaminated wounds or surgical procedures especially those involving the GI tract
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what bacteria most commonly causes gas gangrene?
Clostridium perfringens
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what is the pathophysiology of gangrene?
There is ischaemia and hypoxia leading to cell death
There is accumulation of lactic acid in cells due to anaerobic metabolism
Cells break down leading to tissue necrosis
Bacterial infection
Toxin production
Progression
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what is the management of gangrene?
Surgical debridement of necrotic tissue
Abx - broad spectrum
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Tx underlying conditions
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what are 6 complications of gangrene?
gas gangrene
sepsis
necrotising fasciitis
Limb loss
long term pain
fistula formation
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what are 4 signs of chronic venous insufficiency?
Haemosindrin - brown pigmentation on skin
Lipodermatosclerosis - champagne bottle legs
Oedema
Venous eczema
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what are varicose veins?
distended superficial veins measuring more than 3mm in diameter, usually affecting the legs.
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what are reticular veins?
dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1-3mm in diameter
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what is Telangiectasia?
dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1mm in diameter. They are also known as spider veins or thread veins.
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what are 7 risk factors for varicose veins?
Increasing age
Fhx
Female
Pregnancy
Obesity
Prolonged standing
DVT - cause damage to valves
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what are 7 presentations of varicose veins?
Heavy/dragging sensation in legs
Aching
Itching
Burning
Oedema
Muscle cramps
Restless legs
Signs of chronic venous insufficiency
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what are 3 signs of chronic venous insuficiency that can be seen in the lower legs?
brown discolouration due to haemosiderin
venous eczema
lipodermatosclerosis
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what are 5 special tests for varicose veins?
Tap test
cough test
Trendelenburghs test
Perthes test
Duplex ultrasound
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what is the conservative management of varicose veins?
Leg elevation
weight loss
regular exercise
Graduated compression stockings
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what are 3 surgeries for varicose veins?
Endothermal ablation
Sclerotherapy – injecting the vein with an irritant foam that causes closure of the vein
Surgical Stripping
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what are 4 complications of varicose veins?
Prolonged and heavy bleeding after trauma
Superficial thrombophlebitis
DVT
Skin changes and ulcers
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what is the tap test for varicose veins?
Apply pressure to saphenofemoral junction and tap the distal varicose vein - feel for thrill at SFJ - suggests incompetent valves between varicose vein and SFJ
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what is the cough test for varicose veins ?
Apply pressure to saphenofemoral junction and ask patient to cough - feel for thrill - suggest dilated vein at SFJ
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what is trendelenburg's test for varicose veins ?
Pt lies
lift affected leg to drain veins
Apply tourniquet to thigh and stand patient
Tourniquet should prevent varicose veins reappearing if distal to incompetent valve
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what is Perthes test for varicose veins ?
Apply tourniquet to thigh and ask patient to pump calf muscle with heel raises while standing
If superficial veins disappear the deep veins are functioning - increased dilation of superficial veins indicated problem with deep veins (DVT)
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What is the pathophysiology of varicose veins?
leaky valves cause retrograde blood flow => increased pressure into distal veins
Superficial veins are thin walled and unable to withstand great pressure => dilation and tortuosity
One leaky valve puts added pressure on other valves
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what are the 2 lipids present in the blood?
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
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what are 5 lipoproteins that carry lipids in blood?
Chylomicrons
Very-low density lipoproteins (VLDL)
Intermediate density lipoproteins
Low-density lipoproteins
High density lipoproteins
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what molecule is responsible for 1st steps in atherosclerosis?
Low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
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what molecule is responsible for moving cholesterol from atherosclerotic plaques to liver?
High density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)
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what is the normal level of non-HDL lipids?
<4 mmol/L
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what is the normal level of serum HDL?
>1 mmol/L Men
>1.2 mmol/L Women
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what is a normal total cholesterol:HDL ratio?
<6 mmol/L
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what is normal total cholesterol?
< 5 mmol/L
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what is normal non-fasting triglycerides?
<2.3 mmol/L
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what is normal fasting triglycerides?
<1.7 mmol/L
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what are 5 causes of primary hyperlipidaemia?
Hyperchylomicronaemia - causes elevated chylomicrons, evident from childhood
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Combined hyperlipidaemia
Dysbetalipoproteinanaemia
Hypertriglyceridaemia
Mixed hypertriglyceridaemia
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what are 8 risk factors for hyperlipidaemia?
FHx
Premature CVD
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Nephrotic syndrome
Medications - b blockers, glucocorticoids, amiodarone, diuretics
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what are 4 signs of hypercholesteraemia?
Tendon xanthomata
Xanthelasma - yellow papules on and around eyelids
Corneal arcus
Lipaemia retinalis
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what is the 1st line management of hypercholesteraemia?
Lifestyle modification
1 - Statins - Atorvostatin 10mg OD - can increase up to 80mg
Fenofibrate can be used in raised triglycerides
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what is the 2nd line medication for hypercholesteraemia?
Ezetimibe 10mg OD PO
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what tool can be used to assess 10 year risk of CVD in >40s?
QRisk2/3
284
at what qrisk should a statin be offered?
>10%
285
what are 2 conditions that require lipid lowering therapy?
Diabetes - >40 or had for more than 10 years or nephropathy
CKD
Give 20mg Atorvostatin OD
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what dose of statin is used as secondary prevention 1st line?
Atorvostatin 80mg OD
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what are 3 adverse effects of statins?
Myopathy - myalgia, myositis, rhabdo
Liver impairment - check LFTs at 3 and 12 months
Increased risk of intracerebral haemorrhage in prev stroke
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what is the murmur in tricuspid regurditation?
pan systolic
with split second heart sound due to pulmonary valve closing before aortic as R ventricle is emptying faster
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what are 5 signs o/e of tricuspid regurgitation?
Thrill in tricuspid area
raised JVP
Pulsatile liver - due to venous regurg
Peripheral oedema
ascites
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what are 6 causes of tricuspid regurgitation?
Pressure due to left heart failuure or pulmonary hypertension
infective endocarditis
rheumatic heart disease
carcinoid syndrome
ebstein's anomaly
connective tissue disorders - Marfans, EDS
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what is the murmur in pulmonary stenosis?
ejection systolic murmur loudest in pulmonary area
292
what ecentuates pulmonary stenosis?
deep inspiration
293
what is the presentation o/e of pulmonary stenosis?
Ejection systolic murmur
widely split S2
thrill in pulmonary area
raised JVP
Peripheral oedema
ascites
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what are 2 congenital conditions associated with pulmonary stenosis?
Noonan syndrome
Tetralogy of Fallot
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which sided heart failure causes pulmonary oedema?
left
296
which sided heart failure causes peripheral oedema?
right
297
what is ejection fraction?
the percentage of blood pumped out of LV with each ventricular contraction
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equation for ejection fraction?
EF = (stroke volume/end diastolic volume) X 100
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cardiac output equation
CO = stroke volume x HR
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what are 5 causes of heart failure?
Ischaemic heart disease
Valvular heart disease - commonly aortic stenosis
Hypertension
Arrythmias - AF commonly
Cardiomyopathy
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what are 6 key symptoms of heart failure?
Breathlessness, worse on exertion
Cough - frothy white/pink sputum
Orthopnoea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
Peripheral oedema
Fatigue
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what are 9 signs o/e of heart failure?
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Hypertension
Murmurs
S3 heart sound
Bilateral basal crackles
Raised JVP
peripheral oedema
S3 heart sounds
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what kind of cough can be characteristic of heart failure?
produces white/pink frothy sputum
304
what is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
suddenly waking in night with severe SOB, cough and wheeze caused by heart failure
305
what classification system can be used for severity of heart failure symptoms?
New York heart association classification
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what is the new york heart association classification of severity of heart failure symptoms?
Class I - no limitation on activity
Class II - comfortable at rest, symptomatic with ordinary activity
Class III - comfortable at rest, symptomatic with any activity
Class IV - symptomatic at rest
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what is the 1st line investigation for heart failure?
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide = BNP
308
What assessment guides heart failure referral time?
BNP
400 - 2000 ng/L - seen + echo in 6 weeks
>2000 ng/L seen + echo in 2 weeks
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what is the 1st and 2nd line medical management for heart failure?
ABAL
ACEI/ARB
Beta blocker - Bisoprolol
Aldosterone antagonist (spiro, eplerenone)
Loop diuretic (furosemide or bumetanide) - symptomatic relief only
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what is the 3rd line medical management of heart failure?
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Ivabradine - if HR sinus >75 and EF <35%
Sacubitril-valsartan - if EF <35% - NOT WITH ACEI/ARB
Digoxin - for symptoms and in AF
Hydralazine + nitrate - may be particularly indicated in Afro-Carribbean patients
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what in particular needs monitoring in patients with ACEi and aldosterone antagonists (spiro) in heart failure?
U+E => potassium levels
both cause hyperkalaemia
312
what surgery may be done in heart failure?
Valvuloplasty/replacement
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators - prev VT/ V Fib
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy - biventricular pace makers
Heart transplant
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what are 5 signs of heart failure of CXR?
ABCDE
A - alveolar oedema
B - Kelley B lines
C - cardiomegaly
D - Dilated upper lobe vesels
E - pleural Effusion
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what is the frank-starling law?
Increased end diastolic volume causes increased force of contraction leading to increased stroke volume
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what is heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and 1 cause?
reduced ventricular contractility leading to systolic dysfunction
Caused by damaged myocytes - ischaemic heart disease
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what is heart failure with preserved ejection factor and causes?
Reduced ventricular compliance leading to diastolic dysfunction and reduced filling pressures
Increased ventricular stiffness - due to HTN
Reduced ventricular relaxation - constrictive pericarditis. HOCM
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what are 6 causes of high output heart failure?
Anaemia
AV malformation
pagets disease
pregnancy
thyrotoxicosis
thiamine deficiency - wet beri beri
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What are 3 compensatory mechanisms in the heart?
Neurohormonal activation - sympathetic nervous system and RAAS system activation leading to vasoconstriction, fluid retention, increased HR
Ventricular remodelling
Frank-starling mechanism
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How do SGLT2 inhibitors work?
reversibly inhibit sodium glucose co-transporter 2 in renal proximal convoluted tubule leading to reduced glucose reabsorption and increased urinary excretion
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what are 7 cardiac causes of acute heart failure?
MI
Ventricular rupture
Myocarditis
High output states - sepsis, thyroid storm
Cardiomyopathy - takotsubo/drug induced
Valvular dysfunction - IE, post MI
Arrythmias
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what are 4 extracardiac causes of acute heart failure?
Pericardial effusion and tamponade
Aortic dissection
Pulmonary embolism
Tension pneumothorax
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what is the medical management of acute heart failure?
A-E and stabilise
IV furosemide (40mg)
Fluid restriction
Inotropes or vasopressors
NIV - CPAP
Intubation and ventilation
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what are 4 causes of myocarditis?
Viral - coxsackie B, HIV, HHV6
Bacteria/protazoa - lyme disease (borrelia burgdorferi), toxoplasmosis, diphtheria
Autoimmune
Drugs - doxrubicin, clozapine
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what is the presentation of myocarditis?
Chest pain - improved leaning forward
Systemic upset - fatigue, fever, lethargy
SOB
reduced exercise tolerance
Palpitations
Tachycardia and arrythmias
Collapse
Sudden death
Hx of recent viral illness
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what are 4 risk factors for myocarditis?
Peri-partum and postnatal
Younger age
Exposure to certain drugs/allergens
Autoimmune diseases
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what can be seen on ECG in myocarditis?
sinus tachy
T wave inversion
Pericarditis related - Saddle shaped ST elevation, PR depression
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what is the gold standard investigation for myocarditis?
Endomyocardial biopsy
328
what is the management of myocarditis?
Supportive
Immunosuppression
Heart failure therapies
Device therapies - ICD, CRT
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what is the MOA of statins?
inhibit action of HMG-CoA reductase the rate limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol synthesis
330
what are 3 adverse effects of statins?
myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
Liver impairment - check LFTs at 3 month and 12 months, discontinue if transaminases rise to 3x normal limit
Increase risk of intracerebral haemorrhage in prev stroke
331
what are 2 contraindications to statins?
Macrolides - erythromycin, clarithromycin
Pregnancy
332
who should get high dose statins?
people with cardiovascular disease
333
what T1DM patients should have statins?
if diagnosed >10 years or >40 years or have nephropathy
334
what QRisk score should people have statins?
>10%
335
what is the dose of Atorvastatin for primary prevention?
20mg
336
what is the dose of atorvastatin for secondary prevention?
80mg
337
what is brugada syndrome?
Form of inherited CVD that may present with sudden cardiac death
More common in asian populations
338
what is the inheritance pattern of brugada syndrome?
autosomal dominant
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what ECG changes are seen in brugada syndrome?
Convex ST elevation >2mm V1-3 followed by inverted T-wave
Partial RBBB
Changes may be more apparent after flecainide or ajmaline
340
what is the management of brugada syndrome?
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
341
what is buerger disease?
aka thromboangiitis obliterans
inflammatory condition that causes thrombus formation in small and medium vessels in distal arteria system - hands and feet
strongly associated with smoking
342
what is the presentation of buerger disease?
painful blue discoloration of fingertips and toes often worse at night
may progress to ulcers, gangrene and amputation
343
what is seen on angiogram inn buerger's disease?
corkscrew collaterals - new vessels form to bypass affected arteries
344
what is the management of buergers disease?
stop smoking
IV iloprost
amputation
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what is the normal size of the abdominal aorta?
<1.5cm women
<1.7cm men
>50 years
346
when does screening for AAA take place?
males aged 65
347
what happens to AAAs 3-4.4cm?
small aneurysm - rescan every 12 months
348
what happens to AAA <3cm?
normal no action needed
349
what happens to AAAs 4.5-5.4cm?
medium aneurysm - rescan every 3 months
350
what happens to AAAs >5.5cm?
large aneurysm - refer 2ww to vascular for probable intervention
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what puts an AAA at high rupture risk?
symptomatic
diameter >5.5cm
Rapidly enlarging >1cm a year
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what is the management of AAA?
elective endovascular repair (EVAR) or open repair
EVAR - stent placed in abdominal aorta via femoral artery to prevent blood collecting in aneurysm
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what are 4 presentations of AAA rupture?
Pain in back or loin - abdo pain radiating through to back
Cardiovascular failure - tachy, hypotensive (shock), poorly responsive to fluids
Distal ischaemia - if haematoma in aneurysmal cavity can embolise and cause distal artery occlusion
Death
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what investigations should be done for ruptured AAA?
USS - quick diagnostic test to rule out AAA
CT angio - gold standard
Bloods
- FBC
- U+E - due to contrast needed for endovascular procedure
- coag screen
- group, save and cross match for surgery
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what are the 2 types of repair for rupture AAA?
open surgical repair - using midline laparotomy for direct visualisation
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
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what are 7 complications of ruptured AAA?
renal failure
MI
bowel ischaemia
limb ischaemia
graft infection
abdominal compartment syndrome - more common in open surgery
endo leak of blood around aneurysm graft causing enlargement of aneurysm - only with EVAR
357
what is the usual size for the thoracic aorta?
ascending <4.5cm
descending <3.5cm
358
what is a false aneurysm?
usually de to trauma such as RTC, when intima and media rupture and there is dilation of vessel with blood only being contained within adventitia whereas true aneurysm has dilation of all layers of vessel
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what are 6 presentations of thoracic abdominal aneurysm?
chest/back pain
trachea or L bronchus compression - cough, SOB, stridor
Phrenic nerve compression - hiccups
Oesophageal compression - dysphagea
Recurrent laryngeal nerve compression - hoarse voice
360
how long does troponin remain raised after MI?
10 days
361
what biomarker can be used in re-infarction in MI?
Creatine kinase myocardial band (CK-MB) - raised for 2-4 days after MI
362
How is coarctation of the aorta investigated?
Echo
Ct aorta
Cardiac catheterisation
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what is the management of coarctation of the aorta?
Stenting
laparotomy and open repair
