Cardio 2 Flashcards
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What is the definition of cardiovascular disease?
A
any disorder of the heart of blood vessels
2
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What is included in atherosclerotic disease?
A
Coronary artery disease
Stroke
Aortic aneurysm
Peripheral vascular disease
3
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What is athero?
A
artery
4
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What is sclerosis?
A
hardening
5
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Coronary artery disease includes:
A
Acute coronary syndrome (CCD)
Angina
6
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What is the leading cause of ischemic heart disease?
A
coronary artery disease (CAD)
7
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CAD is the result of __ in coronary vessels leading to myocardial oxygen supply/demand mismatch
A
atherosclerotic plaques
8
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What is ischemia?
A
deficiency of blood supply
9
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What is infarct?
A
Complete cut off of blood supply leading to cell death
10
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Clinical ASCVD includes:
A
Stroke, TIA
Carotid artery stenosis
Peripheral vascular disease
Aortic aneurysm
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Atherosclerosis is a result of __ cell dysfunction, inflammation, and an increase in __
A
endothelial cell
lipoproteins
12
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Plaques generally develop in the __, or the innermost layer of the arterial wall
A
intima
13
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What are unmodifiable risk factors for CAD?
A
age
sex
family history
genetics
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What are modifiable risk factors for CAD?
A
smoking
comorbidities (HTN, HLD, DM)
obesity
stress
sedentary lifestyle
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Ischemia and angina result from a(n) INCREASE/DECREASE in oxygen demand and a(n) INCREASE/DECREASE in oxygen supply
A
increase in demand
decrease in supply
16
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What are common causes of ischemia?
A
atherosclerotic plaque**
emboli
vasospasm
trauma
hypoxia
hypotension
medications
17
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What is included in Acute Coronary Syndrome?
A
STEMI
NSTEMI
Unstable angina
18
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What is included in Chronic Coronary Disease?
A
Chronic stable angina
19
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How does the heart adapt to lack of oxygen? Can it adapt acutely?
A
Cannot adapt acutely
Extracts more oxygen from hemoglobin in RBCs
Collateral circulation (new coronary vessel formation around blockage)
20
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An increase in what requires an increase in coronary flow to maintain adequate oxygen supply to the heart and leads to angina?
A
heart rate
myocardial contractility
myocardial wall tension
21
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The __ of the arterial lumen determines the reduction of blood flow
A
diameter
22
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Coronary plaques occupying 50-70% of the lumen are usually considered __
A
non-obstructive
23
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Coronary plaques occupying 70% or more of the lumen are considered __
A
obstructive
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Coronary plaques occupying 90% or more of the lumen are considered __
A
critical stenosis
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Plaque build up in coronary arteries causes __ and __ blood flow
narrowing
decreased
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Plaques can rupture and cause __ and __
thrombus
ischemia
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Imbalance between __ and __ leads to an infarct
oxygen supply and demand
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PAR-1 receptor is for __
thrombin
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P2Y12 receptor is for __
ADP
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Thrombin converts __ to __ which stabilizes PLT plug leading to blockage
fibrinogen to fibrin
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Platelets are activated by
-
-
-
-
-
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collagen
thrombin
TXA2
ADP
serotonin
COX-1
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Platelet activation leads to expression of __ receptors
GPIIb/IIIa receptors
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GPIIb/IIIa receptors link platelets together with fibrinogen causing __
platelet aggregation
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What are symptoms of acute coronary syndrome?
chest pain/pressure >10 min
severe dyspnea
diaphoresis
syncope
palpitations
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What are atypical symptoms of ACS?
indigestion
stabbing chest pain
increasing exertion dyspnea
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Typical ACS chest pain is described as _/3
3
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Atypical ACS chest pain is described as _/3
2
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What are the three factors to determine typical, atypical, or non-cardiac chest pain?
substernal chest discomfort
provoked by exertion or emotional stress
relieved by rest or nitro
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Are there physical exam findings specific for ACS? If so, what are they?
no
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What are signs of ACS?
ECG changes
Elevated troponin (I and T)
Elevated CK-MB
Elevated myoglobin
Arrythmias
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Troponin I is related to __
muscle contraction
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Troponin C is related to __
conformational change due to Ca
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Troponin T is related to __
anchors troponin to tropomyosin
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What is a normal Hs-cTnT?
<14 ng/L
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What is a normal Troponin T?
0-0.04 ng/mL
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Unstable Angina:
-ECG?
-Troponins?
-Blockage?
Normal, ST depression, T wave inversions
Not elevated
Partial (no myocardial injury)
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NSTEMI:
-ECG?
-Troponins?
-Blockage?
ST depression, T wave inversions, nonspecific changes
Elevated
Partial (myocardial injury)
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STEMI:
-ECG?
-Troponins?
-Blockage?
ST elevation, hyper acute T waves
Elevated
Complete (myocardial necrosis)
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Ventricular remodeling happens from __ and __ activation
Sympathetic nervous system
Renin-angiotensin aldosterone system
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An activated sympathetic nervous system leads to __
increased contractility and heart rate
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An increase in RAAS system leads to __
retention of sodium and water, vasoconstriction
increased perfusion and blood volume
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In ACS which happens first, SNS or RAAS activation?
SNS activation
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What is the definition of CCD?
Stable angina
not an acute event
predictable chest pain exacerbated by physical exertion or emotional stress
relieved by rest or with medications
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ACS or SIHD?
thin fibrous cap
ACS
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ACS or SIHD?
Thicker fibrous cap
SIHD
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ACS or SIHD?
Cholesterol-rich core more likely to erode/rupture
ACS
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ACS or SIHD?
Calcified core
SIHD
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ACS or SIHD?
Often 70% or greater degree of stenosis
ACS
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ACS or SIHD?
Non-obstructive (<70% luminal diameter)
SIHD
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What is shown on the PE of CCD?
No specific findings
Elevated BP
Signs of HF, + JVD, pulmonary edema, S3 gallop
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What labs are shown with CCD?
troponins NOT typically elevated
Lipid panel (increased TC and LDL)
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What are symptoms of CCD?
similar to ACS by predictable/resolve with rest
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How is CCD diagnosed?
EKG
exercise stress test
coronary angiography
cardiac MRI
cardiac biomarkers (troponin)
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What is the pathophysiology of peripheral artery disease?
plaque development and decreased nitric oxide impairs vasodilatory response and increases artery stiffness
leads to chronic occlusion
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PAD most commonly affects which arteries?
medium and large arteries in the lower extremities
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Atherosclerosis causing PAD is most commonly due to endothelial cell injury such as __ and __
smoking
diabetes
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What is the clinical presentation of PAD?
highly variable
asymptomatic
lower extremity pain at rest
intermittent claudication
chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI)/critical limb ischemia (CLI)
non healing wounds/gangrene
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What is seen on the PE to diagnose PAD?
Cool, dry, cyanotic extremities
bruits
hypertrophic toenails
lack of hair on calf, feet
diminished tibial, pedis pulse
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What score is used for diagnosing PAD?
ABI score
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An ABI score of what indicates PAD?
less than or equal to 0.9
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ABI score is obtained while patient is in the __ position
supine
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ABI score uses the SYSTOLIC/DIASTOLIC blood pressure on the arms and legs
Systolic
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What are complications that can happen with PAD?
Impaired blood flow and vascular dysfunction
Nonhealing wounds
Skin/limb necrosis
CLTI
Amputations
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Temporary interruption of cerebral blood flow that leads to transient focal neurological deficits
TIA
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TIA has a __ onset, lasts ___, and DOES/DOES NOT have evidence of acute infarction
sudden onset
last seconds to minutes
no evidence of acute infarction
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What is a TIA caused by?
focal spinal cord, brain, or retinal ischemia within the pertinent artery
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What is the clinical presentation of a TIA?
*slurred speech or aphasia
*facial dropp
*paralysis, weakness, or *numbness of one or more limbs
Visual disturbances
ataxia
clumsiness
parasthesia
vertigo or syncope
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TIAs are risk factors for __
strokes
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Significant interruption of cerebral blood flow that generally leads to a persistent or permanent neurological deficit
Stroke
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What are the three classifications of stroke neurological deficits?
Stable
Improving
Progressing
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Stable, improving, or progressing?
permanent deficit will not improve or deteriorate
Stable
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Stable, improving, or progressing?
Neurologic deficit is recovering, may take days to weeks
Improving
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Stable, improving, or progressing?
Neurologic deficit deteriorates after its onset
Progressing
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What is the clinical presentation of a stroke?
Similar to TIAs but to a greater magnitude and the deficits are generally permanent
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What are the types of stroke?
Ischemic
Hemorrhagic
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Which type of stroke is due to an obstruction of cerebral blood flow?
ischemic
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Which type of stroke is due to bleeding into an area of the brain and surrounding structures?
hemorrhagic
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Most strokes are ISCHEMIC/HEMORRHAGIC
Ischemic
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Are hemorrhagic or ischemic strokes more lethal?
hemorrhagic
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What are unmodifiable risk factors for cerebral infarction strokes?
age
men
family history of stroke
African American
Low birth weight
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What are modifiable risk factors for cerebral infarction strokes?
Hypertension
DM
DLP
Smoking
AFib
Presence of carotid stenosis
Lifestyle
Sickle cell disease
Use of oral contraceptives
Post-menopausal hormone therapy
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What is primary prevention for stroke?
Reduce risk factors
Antithrombotic therapy
Procedures if cardiac bruit
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For primary prevention of stroke and patient has afib, what is antithrombotic prevention?
Use CHA2DS2-VASc score
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For primary prevention of stroke and patient doesn't have afib what is antithrombotic prevention?
DO NOT use aspirin
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What procedures are used for primary prevention of stroke if carotid bruit is heard?
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid angioplasty
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What are causes of stroke due to obstructed blood flow?
Plaque rupture
Embolism
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How is stroke due to obstructed blood flow diagnosed?
PE
Brain imaging
NIH stroke scale
mRS
Differential diagnosis
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What are two approaches that have improved morbidity and mortality of cerebral infarctions?
Rapid initiation of acute treatment
The establishment of stroke teams and stroke units
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What should be done in all patients with cerebral infarction to see if thrombolytic therapy can be given?
Non-contrast CT scan or MRI of the brain
Blood glucose
Achieve blood pressure control
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What should be done for all patients with cerebral infarction soon after admission?
CBC
Routine coagulation tests
Routine clinical chemistries
Oxygen saturation
Cardiac markers
EKG
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If the stroke is mild and non-disabling, is thrombolytic therapy recommended?
No
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What is the benefit of Alteplase for stroke?
Decrease severity of neurological impairment
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What is a risk of using alteplase in stroke?
increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage
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Do not use alteplase in stroke if:
Symptoms are mild
Symptoms are rapidly improving
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What is the window of opportunity for alteplase in stroke patients?
3 hours from onset of event
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The window of opportunity for alteplase in stroke can be extended if all the following are present:
Age less than 80
NIH 25 or less
Does not have both DM and prior stroke
Not using oral anticoagulant
No evidence of ischemic injury associated with >1/3 of middle cerebral artery territory
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What is the goal of alteplase administration in stroke?
receive medication within 60 minuted of arrival to hospital
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What is the dose of alteplase for stroke?
0.9mg/kg max 90mg
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Can alteplase be given with heparin?
no
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Alteplase should be stopped Dif the patient develops:
severe headache
actue HTN
nausea/vomiting
worsening neurological exam
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If intracranial bleed occurs while patient is on alteplase, what should be done?
Stop med
Give tranexamic acid or aminocaproic acid
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What are contraindications of alteplase?
Bleeding
Uncontrolled HTN
BG <50
Seizure at onset of stroke
Endocarditis
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What are complications of alteplase?
Intracranial bleeding
angioedema
severe headache
acute HTN
worsened neurological findings
nausea/vomiting
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If agiokedema occurs while patient is on alteplase what should be dome?
Stop med
Stop ACEI if being used
Administer Medrol, Benadryl, Pepcid
Administer epinephrine if angioedema worsens
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When are intraarterial thrombolytics used?
Specialized centers
Unable/ineligible to receive IV therapy
Disorder is related to large vessel with a heavy clot
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What is the window of opportunity of intraarterial thrombolytics for stroke?
within 6 hours
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What is the preferred tPA if thrombectomy is being performed?
tenecteplase
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If stroke is due to atherosclerosis patient should be started on a __ statin
high-intensity
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What antiplatelet therapy is used in stroke?
Aspirin
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If alteplase is given, how long should you wait to give aspirin?
24 hours
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What antiplatelet therapy should be given in stroke for patients allergic to aspirin?
clopidogrel
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If anticoagulation is needed for stroke patient with low risk for hemorrhagic conversion, when should it be given?
2-14 days after the event
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If anticoagulation is needed for stroke patient with high risk for hemorrhagic conversion, when should it be given?
at least 14 days after the event
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For DVT prophylaxis in stroke patient what medications can be given and when?
48 hours after stroke onset
EPC cuffs
Heparin BID or TID
Enoxaparin
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What medications should not be used in stroke patients?
Corticosteroids for cerebral edema
Prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy
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What are complications of cerebral infarction strokes?
Seizures
Pneumonia
DVTs
Depression
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What is secondary prevention of cerebral infarction strokes?
Reduce risk factors
Blood pressure and blood glucose control
Endartectomy or stenting if >70% stenosis
Aggressive statinization
Antiplatelet therapy
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The ABCD Score determines risk for __
subsequent stroke
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What is secondary prevention for TIAs?
Reduce risk factors
Blood pressure reduction
Aggressive statinization
Antiplatelet therapy
Anticoagulation
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When is combination therapy of aspirin and clopidogrel considered?
TIAs (ABCD 4 or higher)
Minor stroke (NIHSS 3 or lower)
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Hemorrhagic strokes are often due to __
severe hypertension
arteriovenous malformations
aneurysms
trauma
medications
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Risk of bleed into cerebral tissue is increased with uncontrolled __
blood pressure
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Symptoms of bleed into cerebral tissue are due to __
blood directly irritating brain tissue
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Bleed into the subdural cavity between dura mater and arachnoid are related to __
head and or skull trauma
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Hemorrhagic stroke can be caused by bleeds in what three areas?
-Into cerebral tissue
-Into the subdural cavity between the dura mater and arachnoid
-Into space between arachnoid and pia mater
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For hemorrhagic strokes, antithrombotic therapy can be stopped in __
1-2 weeks
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What antithrombotic are used in hemorrhagic stroke?
Warfarin
Xa inhibitors
Thrombin Inhibitors
Heparin
LMWH
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When is antihypertensive therapy used in hemorrhagic stroke?
cerebral bleed
SBP 150-220
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a bleed into __
space between arachnoid and pia mater
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage is caused by __
Aneurysm (Polycystic kidney disease)
Trauma
Arteriovenous malformations
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What is the clinical presentation of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
"Worst headache of my life"
Feel a popping sensation at onset
Altered consciousness and/or confusion
Photophobia
Muscle aches
Nausea and/or vomiting
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What is seen in the PE for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
stiff neck
decreased eye movement
neurologic deficit
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How is a subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosed?
Cerebral angiogram
CT angiogram
CT scan of the head
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What are complications that occur from a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Rebleeding
Hydrocephalus
Delayed ischemia
Seizures
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What is hydrocephalus?
Accumulation of CSF within ventricular system of the brain
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How is hydrocephalus managed?
Surgical placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunt
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How is delayed ischemia due to subarachnoid hemorrhage prevented?
Volume expansion with NS
Fludrocortisone
Nimodipine
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What are the two treatment considerations for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Bleeding
Control BP
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How should bleeding be managed of a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Reverse anticoagulation
Surgical clipping
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What are suggested medications to control BP in subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Nicardipine
Clevidipine
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What is the Coronary angiography and PCI difference between a STEMI and NSTE-ACS?
STEMI:
-Emergent
-Preferred over thrombolytic therapy
-Primary PCI
NSTE-ACS:
-Early vs Late
-Generally early is preferred
-No mortality difference
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What is non-pharm treatment in STEMI and NSTE-ACS?
Heart healthy diet
A1c <7
BMI 18.5-24.9
Waist circumference <35F, <40M
Aerobic activity 150 min/wk
Smoking cessation
Limiting alcohol 1F, 2M
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What is the acronym for immediate drug therapy in STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
MONA-B
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What is the acronym for at hospital drug therapy in STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
GAP
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What is the acronym for prior to discharge for STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
BA2S2
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What does MONA-B stand for?
Morphine
Oxygen
Nitrates
Aspirin
Beta-Blocker (CCB potentially)
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What does GAP stand for?
GPIIb/IIIa antagonists
Anticoagulants
P2Y12 Inhibitors
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What does BA2S2 stand for?
Beta-blocker
Ace-Inhibitor (or ARB)
Antiplatelets (ASA and P2Y12)
Statin/Smoking cessation
SL nitro PRN chest pain
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When is should morphine be avoided?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Lethargic
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What is a clinical pearl with morphine?
May reduce oxygen demand but increased risk of mortality and decreases absorption of other oral ACS drugs
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When should Oxygen be avoided?
COPD (88-92%)
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When is oxygen indicated in STEMI/NSTE-ACS patients?
O2 Sat <90%
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When should nitroglycerin be avoided?
SBP <90mmHg
PDE5 Inhibitors
RV infarct
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What is a clinical pearl associated with nitroglycerin?
Useful in ACS related to vasospasms (cocaine-induced)
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When should aspirin be avoided?
Severe bleeding
Allergy
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If pt is already on baby aspirin, should a loading dose be given for STEMI?
yes
167
Which formulation of aspirin for loading dose should be given for STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
chewable
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When should beta blockers be avoided?
Acute decompensated HF
Cardiogenic shock
AV block
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What are clinical pearls of beta blockers for STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
Mortality benefit
Avoid IV (increased shock)
Can use any beta blocker
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When should CCBs be used for STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
If beta blockers are contraindicated
Coronary vasospasms
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When should CCBs be avoided?
Acute decompensated HF
Cardiogenic shock
AV block
Hypotension
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Non-DHP CCBs are contraindicated in __
EF <40%
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What CCB should be avoided for STEMI/NSTE-ACS?
IR Nifedipine
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When are fibrinolytics indicated?
STEMI
If cannot do PCI within 120 minutes
Symptom onset past 12 hours
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What is door-to-needle time for fibrinolytics in STEMI?
30 minutes
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What are relative contraindications to fibrinolysis?
Ischemic stroke>3 months ago
Recent major surgery <3 weeks
Trauma
Recent internal bleed <4 weeks
BP >180/110 mmHg
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What are absolute contraindications to fibrinolysis?
Any prior hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic stroke <3 months
Intracranial neoplasm
Active internal bleed
Aortic dissection
Facial/head trauma <3 months
Intracranial/spine surgery <2 months
Severe hypertension
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What should be given with fibrinolytics?
Antiplatelets
Anticoagulation
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What anticoagulation can be given prior to PCI?
UFH
Bivalirudin
LMWH
Fondaparinux
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What anticoagulation should be given for STEMI patients during PCI?
UFH
Bivalirudin
LMWH
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If UFH or bivalirudin are to be continued after PCI when should it be stopped?
48 hours
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If LMWH or Fondaparinux are continued after PCI when should they be stopped?
8 days or at discharge
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Anticoagulation dosing for STEMI undergoing PCI is LOWER/HIGHER than for a DVT
lower
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What labs should be monitored for anticoagulation?
CBC (Hbg, HCT, PLTs)
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How should heparin be monitored?
aXa-UFH
aPTT
ACT
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How should Bivalirudin be monitored?
aPTT
ACT
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How should Enoxaparin be monitored?
aXa-LMWH
ACT
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During PCI the STEMI patients must have at least __ antiplatelets
two
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What are antiplatelet choices during PCI?
Aspirin and oral P2Y12 inhibitor
Aspirin and IV cangrelor
Aspirin allergy: P2Y12 inhibitor and IV GIIb/IIIa inhibitor
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What are reversible P2Y12 inhibitors?
Cangrelor
Ticagrelor
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What are irreversible P2Y12 inhibitors?
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
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What are GIIb/IIIa inhibitor options?
Eptifbitide
Tirofiban
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What drug can be used to bridge patients to surgery?
Cangrelor
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GIIb/IIIa inhibitors are guideline recommended for __ use
bailout
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What is dosing for Clopidogrel?
75mg 3-5 days
300mg 6-8 hours
600mg 2-4 hours
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What is dosing for Prasugrel?
10mg 3 days
60mg 30-60 min
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What is dosing for Ticagrelor?
90mg 2-3 dawys
180mg 60 min
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Ticagrelor is contraindicated in __
intracrannial hemorrhage
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What medications can decrease concentrations of clopidogrel?
Esomeprazole, omeprazole
Fluconazole, voriconazole
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
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Prasugrel is contraindicated in patients with history of __
stroke or TIA
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Prasugrel dose is reduced to 5mg QD in which patient populations?
>75 yo
<60kg
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What dose of aspirin should be used with ticagrelor?
75-100mg
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What are the preferred P2Y12 inhibitors?
Prasugrel
Ticagrelor
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__ is the P2Y12 of choice in patients needing to be maintained on an oral anticoagulant
Clopidogrel
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__ has not been studied in patients who are medically managed (no revascularization/PCI) or in combination with fibrinolytic therapy
Prasugrel
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Loading dose is always needed when switching antiplatelet sin the EARLY/LATE phase
early
207
How do you switch from Ticagrelor to Clopidogrel?
600mg Clopidogrel loading dose 24 hours after last Ticagrelor dose
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How do you switch from Ticagrelor to Prasugrel?
60mg Prasugrel loading dose 24 hours after last Ticagrelor dose
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How do you change from Clopidogrel to Ticagrelor in early phase?
180mg Ticagrelor loading dose
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How do you change from Clopidogrel tp Ticagrelor in late phase?
90mg BID Ticagrelor maintenance dose 24 hours after last Clopidogrel dose
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How do you change from Prasugrel to Ticagrelor in early phase?
180mg Ticagrelor loading dose 24 hours after last Prasugrel dose
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How do you change from Prasugrel to Ticagrelor in late phase?
90mg BID Ticagrelor maintenance dose 24 hours after last Prasugrel dose
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How do you change from Prasugrel to Clopidogrel in early phase?
600mg Clopidogrel loading dose 24 hours after last Prasugrel dose
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How do you change from Prasugrel to Clopidogrel in late phase?
75mg Clopidogrel maintenance dose 24 hours after last Prasugrel dose
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How do you change from Clopidogrel to Prasugrel in early phase?
60mg Prasugrel loading dose
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How do you change from Clopidogrel to Prasugrel in late phase?
10mg Prasugrel maintenance dose 24 hours after last Clopidogrel dose
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What is considered early phase?
Within first 30 days
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How do you switch from oral to IV P2Y12 Inhibitors?
Initiate within 72 hours from discontinuation fro a minimum of 48 hours and max of 7 days
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How do you switch from Cangrelor to Clopidogrel?
600mg Clopidogrel immediately after Cangrelor discotinuation
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How do you switch from Cangrelor to Prasugrel?
60mg Prasugrel immediately after Cangrelor discontinuation
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How do you switch from Cangrelor to Ticagrelor?
180mg at start of Cangrelor up to immediately after discontinuation
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What is included in DAPT?
Aspirin
and
Clopidogrel or Ticagrelor or Prasugrel
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What's Clopidogrel dosing in DAPT therapy?
600mg load
75mg daily
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What's Ticagrelor dosing in DAPT therapy?
180mg Load
90mg BID
60mg BID after 1 year
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What's Prasugrel dosing in DAPT therapy?
60mg load
10mg daily
5mg daily in select patients
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When is DAPT therapy considered?
CABG (Clopidogrel only)
PCI
Medical Management (No Prasugrel)
Fibrinolytics (Clopidogrel preferred)
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What is the duration of DAPT therapy? In high bleed risk patients?
Aspirin indefinitely, P2Y12 at 12 months
P2Y12 at 6 months
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What is the duration for triple antiplatelet therapy?
Aspirin: 1 week
P2Y12: 12 months
OAC: indefinitelty
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A higher DAPT score indicates __
longer DAPT therapy
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What are the two purposes of statins post ACS events?
Hyperlipidemia
Plaque stabilization
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What statins should be used post ACS event?
Atorvastatin 40-80mg
Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
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What is the purpose of beta blocker use post ACS event?
Reduce likelihood of ventricular arrhythmias, recurrent ischemia/infarction, ventricular remodeling
Improve survival
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When are beta blockers contraindicated post ACS?
Signs/symptoms of cariogenic shock (Low BP, bradycardia)
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How long should beta blockers be continued post ACS?
minimum of 3 years
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How long should beta blockers be continued post ACS in patients with a preserved EF?
1 year
236
RAAS inhibitors are suggested post ACS event in patients with which compelling indications?
HFrEF (<40%)
Hypertension
DM
Stable CKD
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What nitrate should be given post ACS event?
Nitro SL tablet
Nitro TL spray
Nitro SL powder
PRN for immediate relief
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When should nitroglycerin be avoided post ACS?
If recent use of PDE-5 inhibitor
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