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Cardiology Flashcards

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What is the treatment pathway for patients with SVT?

A

Vagal manouveres - valsalva
Adenosine - 6mg, 12mg 18mg followed by 20ml flush
Metoprolol or verapamil
Cardioversion

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How does SVT appear on an ECG?

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Regular narrow complex tachycardia, p waves may not be visible

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What is required for a synchronised DC cardioversion?

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Senior Dr review
Procedural sedation - doesn’t need RSI
Shock - 150J biphasic

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When would a STEMI be diagnosed?

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ST elevation or new LBBB in ECG

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What is the management of a STEMI?

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Aspirin 300mg
GTN (unless hypotensive)
Clopidogrel 600mg
Fondaparinux
Oxygen
Analgesia

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What is the patient pathway if they have a confirmed STEMI?

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Move patient to resus
Senior resus Dr to communicate with SBH to see if accepted for PCI
Facilitate transfer - critical care ambulance transfer
Complete STEMI documentation to give to LAS

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What does PCI stand for?

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Percutaneous coronary intervention

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