Cardio Vascular System Flashcards

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what is stenosis

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where only a small amount of blood can get through the valve = heart has to work really hard at a higher pressure = doesn’t open properly

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what is incompetence

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is where the valve doesn’t shut properly or has a hole in it = backflow = extra work for the heart

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what are the three major causes of heart valve pathology

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Rheumatic Fever
Calcific Aortic Valve disease
Age related disease

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how does rheumatic fever cause heart problems

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Low prevalence
Yellow swollen tonsils
Strep. Pyogenes
Body fights it off and cross reaction with self antigens
inflammation in myocardium and causes fibrosis in heart valves and ruffled, white, damaged
(90% mitral, 40% aortic)

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what is calcific aortic valve disease

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Calcium in the aortic valve appearing age related
Sometimes amplified where the valve is abnormal
Knobbly yellow lumps, very hard calcifications
Causes problems closing and opening causing stenosis and incompetence

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why is aortic valve disease a problem for heart health

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coronary arteries that supply the heart branch off just after the aortic arch
less blood can get through, heart has to pump harder and gets stronger = left ventricular hypertrophy
same amount of blood gets to coronary arteries so heart muscle gets tired

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what is age relate valve disease likely to effect and how

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Degrading mitral valve
Easily seen on a echo mycogram
Floppy mitral valve, very thin

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how would we detect a weak mitral valve

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mycogram

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what types of artificial heat valves can be provided

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Synthetic = ball and cage, tilting disc, synthetically grown forom pericardium
Biological = porcine, human

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what tissue are heart valves made from

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pericardium

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what complications can we get from valve replacements

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haemolysis
Coagulation - anticoagulation therapy needed with metal or plastic
mechanical failure - cage can break and ball can be released from ball and cage
calcification
infective endocarditis as rough surface is retentive for bacteria
Stitches too tight in sewed
rejection e.g. porcine

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how might rheumatic fever lead to risk of endocarditis

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rheumatic fever is a Strep. Pyogenes infection
Body fights it off and cross reaction with self antigens
causes inflammation and damage/fibrosis of heart valves
This roughens the surface of the valves and forms retention for bacteria that cause infective endocarditis

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in what case might a patient be at risk of infective endocarditis with healthy heart valves and which valve might it effect

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if the patient is an intravenous drug user
staph aureus can cause tricuspid valve infective endocarditis

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what valve would be affected if a patient with healthy valves was to get infective endocarditis from IV drug use

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Tricuspid

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what are the local (2) and systemic (3) effects of infective endocarditis

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Local:
Valve stenosis/incompetence
myocarditis infection of the myocardium heart muscle

Systemic:
general effects of illness
embolisms = organ infarcts, black rashes, splinter haemorrhages
glomerulonephritis (immune complex deposition)

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how can infective endocarditis cause major organ infarcts (4)

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infarct is death of tissue due to loss of blood supply
Valves form ‘vegetations’ - fibrin and bacteria and fragile valves
This can dislodge and form embolisms in major organs
this can cut off blood supply leading to death of parts of organs

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give three micro-organism that can cause infective endocarditis and their route

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risk of EC = Strep. Viridians from oral cavity through transient bacteraemia
healthy = IV drug user, Staph. Aureus
immunocompromised = natural fungus e.g. aspergillus
Strep pyogenes- rheumatic fever?

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what percent of deaths does coronary heart disease cause

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30% in men

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what is another name for coronary artery disease

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ischaemic heart disease

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what are the three pre-disposing factors for vessel injury and atherosclerosis

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Change in blood flow laminar → turbulent (high BP)
Change in vessel wall e.g. injury
Change in blood constituents e.g. too many platelets

Also high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity

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what are the three causes of ischaemic heart disease

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atherosclerosis, myocardial hypertrophy and small vessel disease

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what are some risk factors for atherosclerotic plaque formation (4)

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smoking
uncontrolled diabetes (controlled diabetes = no risk at all)
hyperlipidaemia
Hypertension

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why might we get left ventricular hypertrophy? and what can this cause

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This occurs if there are constricted vessels or faulty valves where the heart has to work harder to pump the same amount of blood. This strengthens the ventricles and leads to left ventricular hypertrophy and however the blood supply to the heart muscle itself does not increase meaning bigger muscle gets the same blood supply, making it more likely to fatigue

causes ischaemic heart disease

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what causes small vessel disease and what can cause it

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non obstructed blood vessels can still cause pain, down to arteriole level
Nitric oxide is a vasodilator so if nitric oxide is either underproduced or over destructed, this causes smooth muscle constriction
this can contribute to ischaemic heart disease

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testing blood for someone with chest pain, what would we be looking for
nitric oxide levels (small vessel disease) lipid levels (hyperlipidaemia) blood pressure
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what are the three results of ischaemic heart disease
regional transmural myocardial infarction subendocardial myocardial infarction chronic ischaemia
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what is the most common heart attack
regional transmural myocardial infarction
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explain regional transmural myocardial infarction
Chunk of of heart tissue has died that is the full thickness of the heart Due to blockage in coronary artery acute occluding event in one of the three main coronary arteries lack of collateral circulation from the other vessels
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explain subendocardial myocardial infarction
Occurs more in hospitals Just inner part of ventricle dies (furthest from blood supply) Severe atherosclerosis in all three coronary arteries Occurs when sudden reduction in blood flow e.g. hypotension in medical procedure or GA Pale parts of heart are lack of blood supply
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if a patient has a heart attack in a hospital and has severe coronary artery atherosclerosis, what type of heart failure is this likely to be
subendocardial myocardial infarction
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explain chronic ischaemia
‘fixed’ atherosclerotic lesions angina myocardial fibrosis hibernating myocardium stunned myocardium
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which type of ischaemia causes fibrosis
chronic ischaemia
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what are some complications of infarctions
sudden death Arrhythmias - fibrillation caused by muscle not completely contracting just doing random movements so not pumping blood around the body This is where basic life training comes in, After serious exercise cardiac failure If muscle has been degraded = Reduced pump function mitral incompetence = rupture or necrosis of papillary muscles pericarditis cardiac rupture = weakening of wall due to muscle necrosis and acute inflammation, 3-7 days after infarction, rupture into pericardial sac, rupture of interventricular septum mural thrombosis ventricular aneurysm - Instead of rupturing it can stretch and form an aneurysm and fill with blood pulmonary embolism
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why can arrhythmias cause myocardial infarction
pumping in an irregular manor means no blood is getting efficiently pumped heart and brain quickly deprived of blood and oxygen
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what is 'cardiac failure'
if muscle has been degraded, necrosed or infarcted reduced pump function <55% inject compared to normal 75%
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what is a cardiac rupture and when is this likely
weakening of wall due to muscle necrosis and acute inflammation 3-7 days after infarction rupture into pericardial sac rupture of interventricular septum
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what is an aneurism
a bulge that forms in the thinning wall of an artery that can bulge or it can rupture and form a bleed and swelling
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what is the cause and sign of mitral valve incompetence
necrosis or damage to papillary muscles causes a pan systolic murmur
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a patient has pan systolic murmur, what does this indicate
mitral valve incompetence
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what would a heart look like if it had had a rupture into the pericardial sac and what may cause this
black bulges full of blood weakening of wall due to muscle necrosis and acute inflammation 3-7 days after infarction rupture into pericardial sac
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what would a heart look like if it had had a rupture into the pericardial sac and what may cause this
black bulges full of blood weakening of wall due to muscle necrosis and acute inflammation 3-7 days after infarction rupture into pericardial sac
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what might happen 3-7 days after a heart attack
cardiac rupture into the pericardial sac due to weakened/damaged muscle tissue
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what is a mural thrombosis
thrombosis on the abnormal endothelial surface following infarction 7-14 days after infarction embolization to any arterial site
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what is a ventricular aneurism
stretching of newly-formed collagenous scar tissue 4 weeks or more after infraction may be associated with cardiac failure may contain thrombus or stretch
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what is the clinical importance of hypertension (3)
commonest cause of heart failure in most countries major risk factor for atherosclerosis major risk factor for cerebral haemorrhage
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what is systole and diastole
s = contraction d = relaxation and filling with blood
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in the heart, what does pressure go from and compare this to the aorta
In the heart the pressure goes from 0-120. In the aorta, since it stretches, it goes from 120-180 and this varies over the day.
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what is seen as normal blood pressure
120-130 / 80-85 mmHg
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what is seen as severe hypertension
>180/110 mmHg
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what are the 2 classifications of hypertension
primary and secondary benign and malignant
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what is primary hypertension and what is it affected by (3)
no definitely identified cause affected by: Balance between sodium and water Adrenaline levels by adrenal gland Renin angiotensin aldosterone system
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what is secondary hypertension (3)
easy to identify and exclude renal -renin dependent -salt and water overload -Something wrong with kidneys increases BP endocrine -Cushing’s, Conn’s, pheochromocytoma -Too many corticosteroids either from tumours or given
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what can cause secondary hypertension (3)
renal: renin dependent, salt and water overload, Something wrong with kidneys increases BP endocrine: Cushing’s, Conn’s, pheochromocytoma, Too many corticosteroids either from tumours or given drug therapy: corticosteroids, NSAIDs
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what is benign hypertension
long asymptomatic period increased frequency of complications later
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what is malignant hypertension
markedly raised diastolic pressure symptomatic rapidly fatal if untreated haemorrhages in the retina with impairment is common
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give 6 effects of hypertesnion
accelerated atherosclerosis sclerosis of smaller vessels microaneurysms and haemorrhages heart failure kidney failure cerebral haemorrhages = ‘strokes
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what are the 4 major components of the heart that can go wrong, with relative consequences
myocardium = ventricles = heart failure (ventricles weaker than needed) valves = infective endocarditis, heart failure conduction system = tachycardia, bradycardia coronary artery supply = most problems = atherosclerotic plaque = angina, MI
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what is heart failure and what causes it
when the heart is pumping in-effectively for the body and heart <55% an be idiopathic, previous heart failure, high BP, drugs
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what is the gold standard assessment for pump function of the heart
transthoracic echocardiography (ultra sound)
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what are symptoms of heart failure and what causes these problems
Reduced cardiac output increases fluid pressure in lungs (left heart failure), reduces venous return to the heart via vena cava (right heart failure) and compensatory responses cause fluid retention and vasoconstriction. This causes; Breathlessness (increased fluid pressure in lungs) Swelling (increased fluid pressure in venous system) Also; dizziness, tiredness, weight loss
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what causes the symptoms of heart failure
Reduced cardiac output increases fluid pressure in lungs (left heart failure), reduces venous return to the heart via vena cava (right heart failure) and compensatory responses cause fluid retention and vasoconstriction.
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what are crepitations and what are they a sign of
'crackles' in the lungs heart failure
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what are the sign of heart failure
low blood pressure increased heart rate Crepitations in lungs haziness in lung radiograph = liquid = increased fluid pressure Raised jugular venous pressure Pitting ankle oedema / ascites
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what are the causes of valve problems (5)
Degeneration (ie it just happens) Rheumatic fever = increased risk of infective endocarditis Congenitally abnormal valve Endocarditis Papillary muscle rupture after MI
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how do we test for arrhythmias
Echocardiogram to test the electric signals in the heart
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what classes as tachycardia or bradycardia
tac = >100bmp brad = <60 bmp
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what is an ectopic beat and are they a risk
extra occasional narrow or broad QRS complexes, feels like missed/skipped beat, type of tacchycardia common in normal, healthy people but more common in heart disease low risk
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what is the most common 'serious' arrhythmia and how many people have it over 80
Atrial fibrillation found in 1 in 4 people over 80
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hat are risk factors for atrial fibrillation and what can it be a risk for
Hypertension, heart failure, valve disease, alcohol, age, obesity, lung disease, hyperthyroidism Increases risk of stroke
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compare atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
similar symptoms, risks and treatment fibrillation = No P waves, irregular QRS rate flutter = Rapid abnormal P waves, often 2 per QRS
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what are common symptoms and signs of atrial flutter/fibrillation
dizziness, tiredness, high heart rate (higher rate, higher risk of symptoms), palpitations, often asymptomatic
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what is the second most common arrythmia after atrial fibrilation/flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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what is a Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and who is at risk of this
Narrow QRS complex tachycardia, often absent P waves Can probably happen to anyone, few predisposing factors, can be born with accessory pathway that increases chances
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what are the symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia SVT
many palpitations (dizziness and breathless ) rarely dangerous and if lasting a long time (more than minutes) then go to hospital
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what is the most dangerous and 3rd most common arrhythmia group
ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
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what can cause ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
any problem that affects the ventricles e.g. heart attack, drugs, idiopathic
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compare ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
tachycardia = Broad QRS tachycardia Fibrillation = Coarse fibrillation waves with no organised QRS
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compare 3rd and 2nd degree heart block
2nd = Intermittent failure to conduct between P wave and QRS 3rd = No relationship between P waves and QRS, slow QRS rate
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how do we test for coronary artery disease
coronary angiogram
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what is a 'stable' atherosclerotic plaque and what does this cause
a strong fibrous cap protects the blood from exposure to the lipid core of the lesion, preventing thrombosis this causes angina
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what is angina and what makes this worse
Angina is a recurrent feeling of chest pressure/heaviness/pain/indigestion, sometimes radiating to the arm, neck, or back Angina is almost always precipitated by exertion or stress (circumstances where the heart needs a greater blood supply)
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compare unstable angina and stable angina
Angina rarely lasts more than 10minutes, and rarely is at rest = stable = no increase in symptoms Angina itself isn’t dangerous. However “Unstable angina” (increasing frequency, duration, or onset at rest) is a sign of risk and warrants immediate assessment
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what is myocardial infarction
MI occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque in a coronary artery ruptures, opening up the lipid core triggering thrombus formation. This causes permanent death of some myocardium (unlike angina)
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compare angina and MI
both caused by constricted coronary arteries and atherosclerotic plaque MI causes complete thrombosis and death of myocardium, angina does not
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what is the time difference in angina and MI pain
angina = upt to 10 minutes MI is more than 10 minutes usually but can activate instantly
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what causes atherosclerotic plaque rupture
not know, can happen under stress, exercise, rest, sleep
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why is an exercise ECG not a good way of measuring coronary heart disease
50% of women show the 'positive' change in ECG even without the disease
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explain the myocardial perfusion test
test for coronary heart disease injected with a radio-showing fluid that is picked up by herat tissue under relaxation, all of heart is seen under stress, a portion of heart may not be seen = this part of the heart is affected by coronary heart disease
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what is the gold standard for diagnosing coronary heart disease
CT angiography and invasive angiography if CT positive
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when do we use invasive over CT angiography
risk of MI or if we need to stent
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give three ways to diagnose coronary heart disease
exercise ECG myocardial perfusion test invase/CT angiography
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how do we treat coronary heart disease
better diet: low processed foods, fats and salts. more fruit and veg, oily fish, olive oil, nuts exerise more cholesterol lowering drugs e.g statins lifestyle : control stress, anxiety, obesity, smoking, diabetes
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how do we treat angina due to CAD
treat CAD which improves prognosis, not symptoms no treat if no bother medications: beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, If medication not working/side effects; stenting or coronary artery bypass grafting (these improve symptoms but not prognosis)
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if someone has had a stent, why might this be and what effects does this have (prognosis/symptoms)
treat angina: improve symptoms but not prognosis previous MI: improve prognosis- but not for long
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what 2 investigations do we do if someone thinks they are having a heart attack
ECG imediately to see if the ST is raised = ST elevated MI could be a non-elevated ST MI so also test: Serum Troponin in blood - immediate and 6 hours after pain
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if heart muscle is damaged, what substance would be found in the blood
serum Troponin
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what is the immediate treatment for MI (3)
immediate dual action medications of antiplatelet e.g. Aspirin, clopidogrel, and pain releif e.g. morphine Anticoagulation for 24-72hrs; Heparin, Fondapariux or similar Both STEMI and NSTEMI should have angiography and if possible stenting; STEMI immediately, NSTEMI within 72hrs or sooner if complications
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compare the treatment of STEMI and NSTEMI
Both STEMI and NSTEMI should have angiography (invasive) and if possible stenting; STEMI immediately, NSTEMI within 72hrs or sooner if complications
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when should oxygen be given and what can it do if given at the wrong time
only if the patient is hypoxic may constrict coronary arteries and cause MI
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what should be given to a patient if they suddenly get chest pain and you are waiting for an ambulance
aspirin under the tongue
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what is the secondary treatment for MI
DAPT (dual antiplatelet therapy) for a year then Aspirin alone, Statin, Betablocker for a year, ACE inhibitor, and treatment of any complication (heart failure, arrhythmia, etc). Cardiac rehabilitation; exercise, education, diet, smoking cessation
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how do we diagnose and test for heart failure
referring to the ventricles, so look at the ventricles test blood for B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) if positive (as can be other things) do a transthoracic echocardiogram best way is MRI
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what is the gold standard to investigate ventricular function and heart failure
MRI more accurate and higher resolution than ultrasound Transthoracic echocardiogram
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if a patient describes a CT scan or a MRI scan for a heart diagnosis, what was the problem likely to be
CT = injected with fluid = angiography testing coronary arteries MRI = dark tube = ventricular heart failure
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what are ACE inhibitors
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors lowers blood pressure and used for treating heart failure
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what is the function of steroid medication for heart failure
aldosterone antagonists aldosterone seen as disadvantageous for the heart
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what medications are given if a pt has heat failure
ACE inhibitors e.g. Ramipril - REMEBER Beta blockers e.g. bisoprolol - REMEBER Aldosterone antagoniosts treatment of complications like anaemia and thyroid
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what are the 4 valves of the heart
Aortic - aorta Tricuspid = right atrium --> ventricle Bicuspid/Pulmonary = to the lungs from right ventricle Mitral = left atrium --> ventricle
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which valves are more likely to be a cause of disruption in the heart (2)
mitral and Aortic
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why do we rarely see mitral stenosis these days
this is primarily caused by rheumatic fever which we are vaccinated against
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what investigation is good for valve movements in the heart (2)
transthoracic echocardiogram transoesophageal is more accurate but unpleasant for patient BE CAREFUL - this does not help diagnose coronary heart disease
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why artery could be used for a less invase valve replacement for aortic stenosis
femoral artery - same as angiogram
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what MUST a patient with metallic valve replacement be on and for how long
warfarin lifelong nothing else, no DOACs or NOACs
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if a patient with a metallic heart valve needed a high bleeding risk surgery, what would we have to do
pt would be on warfarin so would stop warfarin and bridge with heparin and this must be done in a specialist clinic never stop warfarin without consulting and maybe never stop if metal
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how can we diagnose and study arrhythmias
ECG but obviously cannot predict when arrhythmia occurs can give smartphone app with watch to detect ECG at time or small implanted loop ECG constantly recording
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other than ECG, what can we investigate with Arrhythmic patients
Ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia usually due to the left ventricle so echocardiogram for heart failure angiogram for coronary artery disease family screening for patients with possible genetic problems
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what is the P wave on an ECG
small atrial depolarisation
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what is the P wave on an ECG
small atrial depolarisation
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what is QRS complex on an ECG
ventricular depolarisation
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what is the T spike on an ECG
ventricular repolarisation
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give the order of the ECG spikes
P wave = atrial depolarisation QRS complex = ventricular depolarisation T wave = Ventricular repolarisation
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if we accidently injected intravenous lignocaine, what would we see on an ECG and how do we treat
wide QRS and very close complexes = ventricular tacchycardia immediate defibrillation
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if the P wave is irregular what is the patient likely to have and how do we treat
ventricular bradycardia pacemaker usually caused by old age
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what does the CHADS-2Vasc score tell us and what score is significant
risk of stroke with Atrial fibrillation and flutter weather or not to give warfarin or NOAC anticoagulant score of 1 or over = give anticoagulant
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how do we treat atrial fibrillation/flutter
reduce risk of stroke with anticoagulants if tachycardia slow the rate with beta blockers or calcium ion channel blockers
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how can we correct SVT
supraventricular tachycardia can do a defibrillation or treat with adenosine or vasovagal maneouvors to prevent happening again = ablation (surgical correction of electric current)
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how do we treat ventricular fibrillation or arrhythmia
immediate defibrillation prevent with beta blockers or implanted cardiovascular defibrillator under the skin
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how and when do we provide a pacemaker
above skin of heart we place the pacemaker in with wires in the veins of right atrium and ventricle when bradycardic
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give three types of heart devices we can implant
dual chamber pacemaker box = only for bradycardia Cardioverter/Defibrillator = Treats ventricular tachycardia or VF. Can also pace bradycardias Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) = Treats heart failure + bradycardia (CRT-P) + CRT-D also has ICD
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when should angina prevent dental treatment
stable angina is fine and well controlled if the pain comes when they are at rest or pain worsening, they should get this seen an d prevent treatment
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when a patient has heart failure, when should we defer dental treatment
well controlled heart failure is safe, if on beta blockers or calcium blockers, breathless on exertion or can lie flat at night if cannot lie flat at night, getting more breathless or swollen ankles, refer to GP immediately
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after a heart attack, how do we manage dental treatment
at high risk of another heart attack Recent MI (within 6 weeks); defer until 3-6 months post MI, longer if possible.
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what type of arrhythmia should defer a dental treatment
when there are frequent attacks of disabling tachycardia (few times a week)
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if a patient is awaiting valve surgery, how does this affect treatment
if stable, continue with treatment try do treatment before as when valve replaced = more likely infective endocarditis
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what are 95% of hypertensions?
'essential' - no secondary cause
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what effects can untreated hypertension cause around the body
• Brain: thrombotic, thromboembolic and haemorrhagic stroke, multiinfarct dementia, hypertensive encephalopathy • Heart: LVH, LV failure, coronary artery disease • Kidney: renal, failure • Eyes: hypertensive, retinopathy
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what is the main factor contributing to atherosclerotic plaque and then give 3 other factors
hypertension 5-10x smoking 2x diabetes 2x hyperlipidaemia 1.5x obesity 1.5x
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what does prognosis of hypertension depend on (4)
level of systolic and diastolic blood pressure age, sex other risk factors evidence of end-organ damage improved with antihypertensive therapy
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what are some non-pharma logical treatment of hypertension
stop smoking reduce salt fat and alcohol intake exercise more reduce weight control diabetes
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give some common anti=hypertensive drugs
Thiazide diuretics ACE inhibitors Beta blockers]calcium ion channel blockers
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what do diuretics do
reduce the amount of water in the body inhibit reabsorption of ions into the blood in turn reducing osmosis of water back into the blood
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what is the function of thiazide diuretics and hen do we use them
inhibit NaCL reabsorption in proximal and early distal tubules of nephron First line treatment of hypertension
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what are some common side effects of anti-hypertensive drugs
rash electrolyte disturbance (kidney acting) postural hypotension
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how does angiotensin II act
direct vasoconstrictor stimulates adrenal glands to produce aldosterone
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what frequent (and why) and infrequent side effects do ACE inhibitors usually have
cough - alters bradykinin degradation infrequent: -hypotension -rash hyperkalaemia renal failure especially in presence of renal artery stenosis loss of tate/alteration
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what do ace inhibitors do
inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
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what a
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if a patient has loss of taste and has high BP, what are they likely taking
ACE inhibitors
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what are losartan, valsartan, candesartan (suffix sartan)
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ARBs
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compare sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways in term of neurostramsitter and function
S: -norepinephrine -increased contractility of heart -increase heart rate -increase vasoconstriction P: -Acetyl Choline -opposite
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how do beta blockers act
act as antagonists for beta-adrenoreceptors variable selectivity for cardiac beta 1 receptors
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what is the most and least selective beta blocker
propranolol = least bisoprolol = most
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what function do beta blockers have
reduce heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output
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what are some contraindications for beta blockers
asthma, uncontrolled heart failure, bradycardia
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what common side effects do we get with beta blockers
fatigue hypotension cold peripheries bronchospasm impotence
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what is the effect of calcium channel blockers
vasodilators = reduce systematic vascular tone
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give 2 types of calcium channel blockers with examples
e.. Verapamil = cause bradycardia, inhibit AV node conduction (atrial fibrillation) e.g. Amlodipine = may cause reflex tachycardia
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what are common side effects for calcium channel blockers
flushing headache dizziness hypotension oedema
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give 4 drugs used for anti-anginal purposes
beta blocker (hypertension) calcium channel (hypertension) nitrates potassium channel activators
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how do beta blockers help angina
beta adrenal receptor blockers reduce heart rate, blood pressure and myocardial contractility lower oxygen demand put less stress on coronary arteries
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why must beta blockers be introduced slowly if cardiac failure
may exacerbate cardiac failure symptoms: peripheral vascular disease (leg pain) - claudication cause bronchospasm
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if a patient is on beta blockers, why can we not suddenly take them off
cause arrhythmia worsening angina MI
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how do nitrates help angina (3)
Produce nitric oxide at the endothelial surface leading to vascular smooth muscle relaxation and arteriolar and venous dilatation Reduce myocardial oxygen demand (lower preload and afterload) and increase myocardial oxygen supply (coronary vasodilatation)
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what type of medication is GTN spray
nitrate anti-angina
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what are the side effects of nitrates
headache, flushing, postural hypotension
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why is postural hypotension important to dentistry
if a patient e.g. takes GTN spray in dental chair then stands up, they will get postural hypotension may faint, be aware of cause
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how do calcium antagonists work
Lower myocardial oxygen demand by reducing blood pressure and myocardial contractility and increase myocardial oxygen supply by dilating coronary arteries
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what type of drugs are Verapamil and diltiazem and when should they NOT be used
calcium antagonists - use for arrythmia and angina never use with heart failure as reduce contractility of the myocardium and heart rate
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what is the only potassium channel activator that we use and what is its function
Nicordandil arterial and venous dilators angina relief
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what side effects are there with potassium channel activators
can cause mucocutaneous ulceration - relegated to second line therapy
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a patient has angina treatment but cant remember their medication but also has white ulceration in the mouth. what is their likely medication
ulceration is mucocutaneous Nicorandil = potassium channel activator
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how do antiplatelets work
Inhibit platelet aggregation and arterial thrombus formation, thus preventing heart attack, stroke and CV death
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how does Aspirin work
irreversibly blocks platelet cyclo-oxygenase (COX1) and the production of thromboxane A2, a platelet activating substance
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how do Clopidogrel, prasugrel and ticagrelor work
platelet ADP (P2Y12) receptor inhibitors (Clopidogrel irreversible, ticagrelor reversible) used alone or, more often, in combination with aspirin reduces platelet activation
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compare Clopidogrel and ticagrelor
Both anti-platelet inhibit platelet ADP (P2Y12) receptor Clopidogrel - irreversible Ticagrelor - reversible
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how does aspirin work
Aspirin – blocks platelet cyclo-oxygenase (COX1) and the production of thromboxane A2, a platelet activating substance
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how to statins work
Hydroxymethyl-glutaryl (HMG) CoA reductase inhibitors Lower LDL cholesterol and may increase HDL cholesterol Reduce risks of myocardial infarction, stroke and CV death
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what is heart failure
an imprecise term describing the state that develops when the heart cannot maintain an adequate cardiac output or can do so only at the expense of an elevated filling pressure Associated with activation of RAS axis and sympathetic nervous system
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what 2 factors is heart failure associated with
Associated with activation of renin-angiotensin system RAS axis sympathetic nervous system
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give 7 symptoms of heart failure
swollen/tender abdomen and loss of appetite swollen ankles breathlessness struggle to sleep due to breathlessness chronic tiredness cough with frothy sputum increased urination at night
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what are the 3 types of diuretics
K sparing Thiazides Loop Diuretics
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where do loop diuretics work
ascending portion of the loop of Henle
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how and where do K sparing diuretics act
Inhibit reabsorption of Na in the distal convoluted and collecting tubule (aldosterone antagonists)
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how does aldosterone effect heart function
Retention Na+ and Retention H2O = oedema Excretion K+ and Excretion Mg2+ = arrythmia
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what is digoxin used for
slows conduction in atrial fibrillation increases vagal tone
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what Acronym helps remeber the treatment of hypertension
ABC Ace inhibitors (most important) Beta blockers Calcium ion channel antagonists
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what is thrombosis
Inappropriate blood coagulation within a vessel
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compare venous and arterial thrombosis
arterial: high pressure system Thrombosis is platelet rich bound in fibrin venous: low pressure low pressure system fibrin rich, very few platelets Non return valves
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what happens if a non-return venous valve is damaged
discoloration of skin swelling pain
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what are the 2 results of arterial thrombosis
Myocardial infarction Thrombotic stroke
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what are th reuslts of a venous thrombosis
Leg deep vein thrombosis (MI) Pulmonary embolism (PE) Cerebral venous thrombosis in the venous sinuses = severe headache, pain, nausea, double vision
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what are the signs and symptoms of a cerebral venous thrombosis vs a stroke
Cerebral venous thrombosis in the venous sinuses = severe headache, pain, nausea, double vision stroke usually caused by thrombosis in the carotid artery unilateral drop of face, loss of speech, cannot touch nose
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how many people with a DVt also have a PE
75% of people with DVT will also have a pulmonary embolism so both must be treated
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in general terms how do we treat arterial thrombosis
antiplateletes
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how do we treat venpous thrombosis
anticoagulants
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explain formation of arterial thrombosis
Initial fatty streak under the endothelium Plaque enlargement Turbulence due to protrusion into lumen Loss of endothelium and collagen exposure and pro-coagulants (collagen = prothrombotic) Platelet activation and adherence = cascade triggered PLatelet = fibrinogen --> fibrin Fibrin meshwork deposition and red cell entrapment More turbulence, more platelet and fibrin deposition Thrombus of layers of platelets, firbin and red cells
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what are the main risk factors for arterial thrombosis
Family history = hypercholesterolaemia Diabetes mellitus Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia Smoking - irritates endothelium accelerating arterial disease + peripheral vascular disease Atrial fibrillation for stroke congenital high levels of clotting factors e.g. FVIII male sex
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how many people above 80 have AF
10%
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explain atrial fibrillation
Left atrium becomes enlarged starting to fibrillate uncontrollably = turbulent due to no co-ordination = pro-thrombotic Irregularly irregular heart rhythm 4% in >60years, 8% in >80years Left atrial thrombus Embolization leads to stroke or limb emboli Impaired cardiac output Antiplatelet drugs are ineffective for AF we recommend anticoagulants for this as there is high fibrin in this blood
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how do we treat AF (3)
atrial fibrillation Anticoagulation first so that when put into correct rhythm we don’t get embolism and as embolism is the biggest danger Heart rate control: Beta blockers, Ca channel blocker, Digoxin, AV junction ablation DC cardioversion in sedation
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compare aspirin and clopidogrel
both irreversible COX I inhibitors aspirin has GI affects, clopidogrel doesn't clopidogrel is more expensive clopidogrel is a stronger antiplatelete
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how does aspirin work
COX1 inhibitor prevents formation of thromboxane which is a pro-platelet factor Inhibition lasts for the lifespan of platelet: ≈ 1 week. Risk reduction of non fatal vascular event by 30%. Risk reduction of fatal vascular event by 15%.
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must we stop antiplatelet drugs during dental procedures
aspirin unlikely to be needed to stop clopidogrel is stronger so consider removal for a week prior
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how do we treat an arterial thrombosis
fibrinolytics e.g. streptokinase
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how do we prevent aterial thrombosis
lifestyle - reduce factors, stop smoking, lose weight, dietary changes drugs = antiplateletes e.g. aspirin
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how do fibrinolytics work e.g. streptokinase
activates plasminogen --> plasmin this factor breaks down fibrin coagulations high risk of bleeding
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what are some indications for use of fibrinolytics
MI, stroke within 3 hours, Life-threatening PE
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how do we treat MI
Percutaneous coronary intervention (with possible cardiac stenting) Combined with 3 – 12 months aspirin + clopidogrel Coronary artery bypass grafting Carotid endarterectomy - stent carotid artery and require anticoagulant therapy therafter
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what is conoarary artery bypass grafting and when is it done
open heart surgery swapping a vein from the leg into the heart to make a new coronary connection done where it is not possible to stent
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what is a percutaneous coronary intervention, when is it done and what must it be done with
where we use a cannula in the arm to gain access to the coronary arteries to remove a clot we may then place a stent it is done when a pt experiences a MI must be followed by 3-12 months of aspirin and clopidogrel dual therapy
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how does diabetes increase risk of arterial thrombosis
High blood sugar is toxic to endothelium and damages endothelium, increases fatty streak deposit
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a patient is on clopidogrel and aspirin, what is their likely status
recently had a stent placed following an MI
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what is a newly licensed way of reducing recurrent vascular events
Rivaroxaban (anticoagulant) has recently be licensed to prevent recurrent vascular disease in addition to aspirin (anti-platelet) (in low doses)
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how does AF lead to strokes
1. Blood pools in atria 2. Blood clot forms 3. Blood clot breaks off 4. Blood clot travels to brain and blocks a cerebral artery causing a stroke
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how might high fibrin in blood lead to leg ulcers
high fibrin = increased risk of venous thrombosis = deep vein insufficency post thrombotic syndrome leg ulcer
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what can result of DVT
pulmanory emboli --> death or pulmanory hypertension deep vein insufficency --> post thrombotic syndrome
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what three factors affect venous thrombosis
hypercoagulability (acquired and inherited) stasis (acquired) vascular damage (aquire)
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what increases risk of stasis --> venous thrombosis
aeroplane travel hospitalisation disability
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what increases risk of stasis --> venous thrombosis
aeroplane travel hospitalisation disability
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what are some inherited risks for venous thrombosis
antithrombin deficiency (10-40 fold increase, biggest risk) Protein C deficiency protein S deficiency Factor V Leiden
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what is the function of protein C and S
prevent factor VIII formation deficiency in this = increased risk of venous thrombosis
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what is the risk increase of venous thrombosis under hospitalisation
150 fold
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what is the risk increase of venous thrombosis when pregnant
15 fold
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how do we prevent DVT
Adequate hydration - reduce pressure Early mobilisation - reduce stasis Graduated elastic compression hosiery stockings, tighter in calves screening for Protein C, Protein S, Factor V andantithrombin deficency thromboprophylaxis assess any patients in hospital for thrombophilias
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what chemical prophylaxis can we give to prevent venous thrombosis
Low molecular weight heparin Direct oral anticoagulants prevents 50 – 70% of VTE
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how do we prevent recurrent DVTs (3)
anticoagulants for 3 months after a first event. Provoked events (OCP) do not need anticoagulation >3 months Distal DVT do not need anticoagulation >3 months Consider long term anticoagulation after 1st unprovoked thrombosis or a risk factor that is permanent
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how can we prevent DVTs going to PE
vena cava filters anticoagulants