Cardiology Flashcards
Heart failure type that is due to weakened ventricles and has a reduced EF
Systolic heart failure
Heart failure type that is due to a stiff heart, hypertrophy and has a normal EF
Diastolic heart failure
Normal Ejection Fraction
50-65%
Left or Right HF –> blood backs up into the lungs
Left (L = Lungs)
Left or Right HF –> blood backs up into the SVC and IVC
Right (R = Rest of the body)
Left or Right HF –> JVD as a symptom
Right
Most common type of cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Four drugs that are used to reduce mortality in systolic HF
- ACE-I
- BB
- Spironolactone
- Hydralazine + nitrate
(You need to BASH the heart to work harder)
Etiologies of Dilated cardiomyopathy
6Ds of dilated cardiomyopathy
- Don’t know - idiopathic (50%)
- Drinking alcohol
- Drugs - cocaine
- Disease - Viral infection
- Doxorubicin (Chemo drug)
- Deficiency in Vit B1
Physical exam finding common with dilated cardiomyopathy
S3 Gallop (3 on its side looks like wide ventricles)
Dx test for dilated cardiomyopathy
ECHO
Echo findings with dilated cardiomyopathy (3)
- ventricular dilation
- decreased ventricular wall thickness
- reduced ejection fraction
Etiologies of Restrictive cardiomyopathy (3)
- amyloidosis (MC)
- sarcoidosis
- hemochromatosis
(AMY HaS restrictive cardiomyopathy)
Increased Jugular venous pressure (JVP) with inspiration
Kussmaul sign
Dx test for restrictive cardiomyopathy
ECHO
Echo findings for restrictive cardiomyopathy
Dilated atrium (MC), also possible ventricular thickening, and diastolic dysfunction
Endomyocardial BX showing apple green biofriengence with congo red staining is diagnostic for…
amyloidosis
autosomal dominant disorder of the heart muscle
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
most common symptom of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
dyspnea
murmur found with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
harsh systolic murmur best heard at Left sternal border
increased with valsalva or standing
decreased with squatting
Dx test for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
ECHO
Echo findings in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
left ventricular wall thickening >15 mm
(13mm or greater if they have a FHX)
septum is most common location for thickening
First line treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Beta blockers (decreases the heart rate to give the heart a chance to fill)
Second line treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
nondihydropyridine CCB –> Diltazem and verapamil
type of CCB that slows AV node conduction (decreases HR)
nondihydropyridine CCB –> Diltazem and verapamil
type of CCB that does not affect the AV node
dihydropyridine CCB –> amlodipine
Drugs to AVOID in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
nitrates and diuretics (decreases preload)
“lifestyle” choices to AVOID in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
dehydration, over exertion (sports)
Systolic vs Diastolic murmurs: aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, pulmonic stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation
systolic
Systolic vs Diastolic murmurs: aortic regurgitation, pulmonic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, tricuspid stenosis
diastolic
heart sound heard between S1 and S2
systolic
heart sound heard between S2 and S1
diastolic
systolic murmur heard best at right upper sternal boarder that radiates to carotids and neck
aortic stenosis
systolic crescendo-decrescendo murmur heard with an S4 gallop. Patient has a history of syncope
aortic stenosis
diastolic decrescendo murmur heard at 2nd ICS of LSB. Patient has a wide pulse pressure
aortic regurgitation
lateral PMI that is hyper-dynamic is found in what type of murmur
aortic regurgitation due to the dilated left ventricle
diastolic murmur with an opening snap heard at the apex. described as rumbling
mitral stenosis
type of murmur associated with a history of rheumatic fever
mitral stenosis
systolic murmur heard at apex and is holosystolic. Has an S3 and a diffuse laterally displaced PMI
mitral regurgitation
most common murmur
mitral valve prolapse
anxious patient complaining of palpitations that has a midsystolic click and a normal PMI
mitral valve prolapse
treatment for mitral valve prolapse
none
first valve to be effected by IV drug use
tricuspid
Right vs left sided murmurs: increase with inspiration
Right
wide fixed split S2 systolic murmur
ASD
high pitched harsh holosystolic murmur with a thrill
VSD
machine like murmur heard in both systole and diastole
PDA
first line treatment for PDA
NSAIDs - indomethacin
Patient with bounding upper extremity pulses and delayed or weak lower extremity pulses. Murmur heard best on their back and is a mid systolic murmur
coarctation of the aorta
cyanotic congenital heart defect that will have both a VSD murmur and a pulmonic stenosis murmur
tetrology of fallot
friction rub is present in which condition
pericarditis
symptoms consistent with pericarditis
orthopnea, pain with laying down, coughing or deep breathing
EKG findings consistent with pericarditis
diffuse ST segment elevation, decreased PR
cardiac sounds beast heard at left sternal boarder when patient is leaning forward
aortic regurgitation and friction rub
Beck’s triad is diagnostic for…
cardiac tamponade
Beck’s triad includes…
- JVD
- hypotension
- muffled heart sounds
EKG finding consistent with cardiac tamponade
electrical alternans (QRS changes shape in every lead)
Two diagnosis associated with sudden cardiac death and successful resuscitation
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (associated with exercise), prolonged QT (not exercise induced)
Rhythm strip with PR interval longer than 0.2 seconds. One P wave per QRS
First degree AV block
Rhythm strip with progressive lengthening PR interval then a skipped QRS complex
Type I second degree AV block (Wenckebach)
Treatment for First degree AV block
none
Treatment for Type I second degree AV block
None
Rhythm strip with a fixed PR interval and an occasionally dropped QRS
Type II second degree AV block (Mobitz)
Treatment for Type II second degree AV block
pacemaker
Rhythm strip that shows no association between P and QRS complexes. P waves happening at a regular interval.
Third degree AV block
Treatment for Third degree AV block
Pacemaker
R and R’ seen in V4-V6
Left BBB
R and R’ seen in V1-V3
Right BBB
Which type of new onset BBB should you be concerned for an MI
Left
Bradycardia alternating with tachycardia
Sick sinus syndrome
rhythm strip that does not have P waves visible and has a irregularly irregular rate
A. fib
Medications used for rate control in A.fib
Metoprolol, diltiazem, verapamil
Rhythm control in A.fib
Cardioversion and amioderone
First line treatment in a stable patient with SVT
carotid massage or valsalva
medication used to treat SVT
adenosine
Medications that can cause Torsades de Pointe
zofran, macrolides, TCAs
electrolyte abnormalities that can cause Torsades de Pointe
low K and low Mg
Medication used in patients with Torsades
Magnesium sulfate
Target INR on Warfarin
2.5
Rhythm strip with widened QRS and delta waves
Wolff-Parkinson White
Early and wide QRS without a P wave
PVC