Cardio Flashcards
1
Q
LDL goal in CAD
A
less than 100
2
Q
use of stress test
A
- confirm angina
- evaluate therapy
- people with CAD to evaluate risk
3
Q
radioisotope test
A
working myocardium takes up dye
4
Q
drugs used for stress test
A
- adenosine or dipyridamole (cause vasodilation of maximally dilated vessels)
- dobutamine (increases demand)
5
Q
Holter monitor
A
ambulatory ECG
6
Q
standard of care for stable angina
A
beta blocker, aspirin and nitrates for chest pain (secondary are CCBs)
7
Q
beta blockers for CAD
A
metoprolol and atenolol
8
Q
angioplasty is also known as….
A
percutaneous coronary intervention
9
Q
difference between NSTEMI and USA
A
cardiac enzymes
10
Q
treatment of USA/MI
A
- aspirin
- clopidegrel - 9-12 months
- beta blocker
- LMWH for 2 days (enoxaparin)
- nitrates
- O2
- abciximab and tirofiban
11
Q
long term USA treatment
A
aspirin, bblocker, nitrate, statin
12
Q
drugs to provoke prinzmetal
A
ergonovine or acetylcholine (provoke vasoconstriction)
13
Q
side of MI radiation
A
usually left (can be right in female)
14
Q
things to avoid in right sided MI
A
nitrates and diuretics (cant reduce preload)
15
Q
anterior ECG changes
A
- ST elevations in V1-V4
- Q waves in V1-V4 late
