Cardio Pharm (UWorld) Flashcards
Vasospastic Angina
CCB - Diltiazem/Amlodipine
- Coronary A vasoDilation
Peripheral Artery Dse (initial mgt)
Aspirin + Atorvastatin
Single most effective: Cilostazol
HTN Emergency pt treated presents with Alt Mental Status Lactic Acidosis Seizures Coma
Nitroprusside Overdose/Cyanide Poisoning
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aspirin
ACS treated with ASA
Cardiac pt with nausea
DIG TOX
Digoxin Toxicity
N/V Dec Appetite Confusion Weakness Atrial Tachyarrhythmia with AV Block
Reduce Risk of Thromboembolism
Warfarin or
Apixaban, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban
Inc long term survival in pt with LV Dysfunction
B Blockers
ACEi
ATII Rec Blockers
Mineralcoirticoid Rec Antagonist (Spironolactone/Eplerenone)
If African American - Hydralazine and Nitrates
Atrial Fibrillation Mgt (stable)
Rate control (BB preferred with CCB alt) Anti Coag - Warfarin (chronic)
Nitrate effects on CV System
Systemic VasoD
Dec Preload, LVEDV, Wall stress, O2 demand
Amiodarone Toxicity presents with
Thyroid dysfunction (INC or DEC) Hepatotoxicity Dec HR Heart Block Pneumonitis Neuro disturbances Visual Disturbances
STEMI initial Mgt (2)
ASA
PCI/Catheterization/Angioplasty
Cocaine-associated chest pain Treatment (initial)
Benzodiazepine
Pulmonary HTN Initial treatment (2)
Diuretic
ACEi/ARB
Asymp Carotid Artery Stenosis tx (2)
Antiplatelet and statin