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Most common cause of death in the US

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Coronary artery disease (CAD)

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Does stress affect risk for CAD?

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Stress is not a clear risk factor since it cannot be measured properly

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Sxs that signal something other than CAD

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Pleuritic pain - PE, pneumonia, pneumothorax
Positional pain- pericarditis
tenderness- costochondritis

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Chest pain. pain also occurs in epigastric area and is associated with a sore throat, metallic bad taste and cough

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GERD- administer PPI

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Alcoholic patient with chest pain. Nausea, vomiting, and epigastric tenderness

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Ddx- pancreatic

Check amylase and lipase levels.

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Chest pain and right upper quadrant tenderness. mild fever

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Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis

order ABD sonogram for gallstones

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abnormal finding: S3 gallop

cadriovascular

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rapid ventricular filling using diastole.rushing blood cause “splash” or S3

aka: dilated left ventricle

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Abnormal finding: S4 gallop

cardio vascular

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the sound of partial systole into a stiff or non compliant left ventricle. before s1

AKA: left ventricular hypertrophy

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abnormal finding: JVD oe holosystolic murmur (MR)

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cardio vascular piece of physical exam

Jugular vein exam is in chest not HEENT on CCS

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abnormal finding: rales suggestive of CHF

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piece of physical exam: chest

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abnormal finding: dishes patient, SOB, clutching chest

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piece of physical exam: general exam

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abnormal finding: edema

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physical exam includes: extremities

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Ischemic-type chest pain. Next step in management?

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BIT: EKG

but choose treatment first (if made to choose)

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CK-MB and troponin

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Most accurate test but not initial.

Best to detect a reinfarction a few days after initial infarction.

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When to order stress test?

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When case is not acute and initial EKG/enzyme tests do not establish the diagnosis.

Stress test is a way to increase the sensitivity of detection of CAD beyond EKG and enzymes.

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Action of Troponin C

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Binds to calcium to activate actin:myosin interaction

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Action of Troponin T

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Binds to Tropomyosin

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Action of Troponin I

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Inhibits actin:myosin interaction

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When is dipyridamole or adenosine thallium stress test or dobutamine echo the answer?

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Pt cannot exercise to target heart rate >85% of maximum.

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63yo woman abnormal stress, reversible ischemia. No risk factors CAD. BNS?

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Angiography is the next diagnostic for “reversible” ischemia, followed by bypass.

“Fixed” defects (unchanged between exercise and rest) are scars and require no angiogram

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Sestamibi nuclear stress testing

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Used in obese patients and those with large breasts because of its ability to penetrate tissue.

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Use of Nuclear Ventriculogram (MUGA scan)

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most accurate method to evaluate ejection fraction

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Mechanism of Thallium

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Isotopes picked up by the Na/K pump of the normal myocardium. Cardiac tissue alive and perfused= high uptake.

Decreased uptake: damaged tissue

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LOS:5 post MI. most specific method for establishing the diagnosis of a new infection?

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CK-MB

troponin will be elevated for 2 weeks LOS

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Best initial treatment for ACS
Aspirin administered PO. Instant effect on inhibiting platelets.
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Mortality reduction of aspirin for ACS
Reduces 25% mortality of acute MI Reduces 50% for "unstable angina"
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Other treatments for ACS
-Clopidogrel or ticagrelor (Acute MI) -Prasugrel (angioplasty) -Nitrates and morphine (no effect on mortality) -O2 if pt is hypoxic.
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Mechanism of P2Y12 Antagonists
Clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor block aggregation of platelets to each other by inhibiting ADP-induced activation of the P2Y12 receptor.
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Prevention Tx angioplasty or stent
Clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor (inhibit ADP activation of platelets)
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Time critical Tx that lowers mortality in STEMI
Angioplasty preformed within 90 minutes of arrival at ED (does not depress mortality for stable angina) If angioplasty cannot be preformed: thrombolytics wishing 30min of arrival at ED.
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Indication for thrombolytics
chest pain <12hrs ST elevations >1 leads New LBBB
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Tx that lowers mortality in STEMI
Beta Blockers (not time critical) (prioritize aspirin, thrombolytics and angioplasty)
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Mortality reduction of ACEi/ARBs
Will only lower mortality if there is left ventricular dysfunction or systolic dysfunction.
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HMG CoA protocol for CAD/ACS
give HMGCoA to all patients with CAD or ACS. regardless of LDL level, EKG, troponin or CK-MB level.
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Greatest single efficacy in lowering mortality in STEMI?
Angioplasty or PCI or Thrombolytics (unless contraindicated)
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Mechanism of thrombolytics
Thrombolytics activate plasminogen into plasmin. Plasmin cleave fibrin strands into D-dimers. Plasmin can only cleave fibrin prior to stabilization by factor XIII
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Mechanism of BBlockers in MI
Prevents ventricular aTrrhythmia brought on by ischemia. Slower heart rate ^ time for artery perfusion. Increased left ventricular filling time increases both SV and CO BB are anti-arrhythmic and anti-ischemic
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72yo man. Chest pain 1hr. EKG: ST elevation leads V2-V4. Aspirin given. most likely benefit patient?
Angioplasty will lower the risk of mortality most. give metoprolol before sending home
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ACS Tx that always lower mortality
Aspirin Thrombolytics Primary Angioplasty Metoprolol Statins P2Y12 inhibitors
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ACS Tx that only lower mortality in certain conditions
ACEi/ ARBs- low ejection fraction Heparin- ST depression
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ACS Tx that do not lower mortality
Oxygen morphine nitrates CCBs Lidocaine Amiodarone
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Pacemaker for acute MI
Third-degree AV Block Second degree AV Block (Mobitz II) Bifascicular block New LBBB Symptomatic Bardycardia
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Aspirin Allergy Alternative
-grel (P2Y12)
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Intolerance to Beta Blockers -reaction -alternative
Alternative: Verapamil or Diltiazem (CCB) BB intolerance: Reactive Airway, cocaine - induced chest pain, coronary vasospasm
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Prasugrel vs Clopidogrel
Prasugrel has grater efficacy but it increases bleeding in >75yo and <60kg
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Sxs MI complication
All complications of MI lead to hypotension
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Management of MI complication: Cardiogenic Shock
Dx: Echo, Swan-Ganz (right heart), catheter Tx: ACEi, urgent revasularization
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Management of MI complication: Valve Rupture
Dx: Echo Tx: ACEi, nitroprusside, intra-aortic ballon as a bridge to therapy
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Management of MI complication: Septal Rupture
Dx: Echo, right heart catheter showing a step up in saturation from the right atrium to the right ventricle. Tx: ACEi, Nitroprusside and urgent surgery
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Management of MI complication: Myocardial wall rupture
Dx: Echo Tx: Pericardiocentesis, urgent cardiac repair
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Management of MI complication: Sinus Bradycardia
Dx: EKG Tx: Atropine, followed by pacemaker if there are still symptoms
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Management of MI complication: Third-degree (complete) heart block
Dx: EKG, con "a" waves Tx: Atropine and pacemaker even if symptoms resolve
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Management of MI complication: right ventricular infarction
Dx: EKG showing right ventricular leads Tx: Fluid loading
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Mechanism of septal rupture systolic murmur
Left ventricular pressure is grater than right ventricular pressure. Left to right shunt go oxygenated blood. SaO2 increased RV compared to RA
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Post MI wait for sexual activity
can resume sex within several days if there are no further symptoms of chest pain or dyspnea.
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Management of Non- STEMI
-No thrombolytic use -Heparin use routinely (LMWH > IV unfractionated) -Glycoprotein IIb/ IIIa inhibitors lower mortality sp. with angioplasty
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54yo Man. PMHx DM HTN. Substernal Chest Pain radiates Left Arm. Previously with exercise now on rest. EKG normal. Troponin elevated. Aspirin, O2, nitrates give. Most likely benefit?
LMW Heparin (Shown to lower mortality in NSTEMI) GPIIb/IIIa Angioplasty/ PCI
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GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors
GPIIb/IIIa work best in combination with angioplasty and stent. epitibatide tirofiban abciximab (doesnt benefit STEMI)
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Mechanism of Heparin
Potentiates the effect of antithrombin. antithrombin inhibits almost every step of clothing cascade. does not work with antithrombin deficiency. (only prevents new clots)
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Chronic CAD Further Management
Aspirin & Metoprolol Nitrates for angina pain (no benefit for mortality) ACEi/ARBs (only for stable cases with CHF, systolic dysfunction, low ejection fraction)
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Can initiate without doing angiography
Aspirin + metoprolol Nitrates (pain) ACEi/ARBs (low ejection fraction) GPIIb/IIIa Statins Ranolazine (if pain persists)
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Indications for CABG
Angiography needed to determine use of CABG -three coronary vessels >70% stenosis -Left main coronary artery stenosis >50-70% -2 vessels in a diabetic -2 or 3 vessels with low ejection fraction
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Main difference between saphenous vein graft and internal mammary artery graft?
internal mammary artery graft remains open for 10 years. Vein grafts start to become occluded after 5 years. no difference in need for medications
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Hyperlipidemia management standards
Statins- every patient with CAD abd strike. Most DM. Definitely the choice for >7.5% 10 year mortality. Proprotein convertase subtilisin Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor (no known mortality benefit)
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Goal of Hyperlipidemia TX in CAD and diabetes
LDL <70mg/dL
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CAD equivalents that require a statin for any level of LDL
PAD Aortic Disease Carotid Disease Cerebrovascular Disease
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Rick Factors in lipid management
-Tobacco use (cigarette smoking)) -HTN (>140/90 or on BP meds) - Low HDL cholesterol (<40mg/dL) -Fx early coronary heart disease (Fm <65, Male <55) -Age (males> 45, females >55)
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Statin liver toxicity
Liver Toxicity Raised transaminases (check LFTs) Rhabdomyolysis (less common) (check CPK)
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mechanism of PCSK9 inhibitor
injectable medications which block the clearance of LDL by the liver from the blood. works well in familial hypercholestolemia
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PCSK9 inhibitor medications
Evolocumab and alirocumab
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Erectile dysfunction post MI
cause: anxiety. BB is mcc of medication related ED, Anxiety is the MCC of post infarction MI
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ED post MI. going to start sildenafil. First stop?
Nitrates contraindicated with sildenafil. together can cause severe hypotension
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CHF symptoms
SOB Edema Rales on Lung Ascities JVD S3 gallop Orthopnea Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Fatigue
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Mechanism of rales
increased hydrostatic pressure develops in pulmonary capillaries from left heart pressure overload. Transudation of liquid into alveoli. During inhalation alveoli "pop" open
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Worst manifestation of CHF
pulmonary edema (clinical diagnosis for CHF)
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First step in management in pulmonary edema
more important than diagnostic tests is to remove volume from vascular system (thus from the lungs)
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Sxs pulmonary edema
SOB rales S3 orthopnea
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Pulmonary edema on CCS
move the clock forward no more than 15-30min at a time for all acutely unstable ICU or ED patients. order: CXR, EKG, Oximeter Echo Initial Therapy (O2, Furosemide, nitrates, morphine)
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Mechanism of carvedilol
B1 B2 and A1 receptor antagonist anti-arrhythmic, anti-ischemic and antihypertensive
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Pulmonary edema on CXR
pulmonary vascular congestion cephalization of flow effusion cardiomegaly
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Pulmonary edema on EKG
Sinus Tachycardia Atrial and ventricular arrhythmia
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Pulmonary edema on Oximeter or ABG
Hypoxia Respiratory Alkalosis
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Pulmonary edema on echo
Distinguishes systolic from diastolic dysfunction
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63yoW acute severe SOB, rales present, S3 gallop and orthopnea. Next Step?
Oxygen, Furosemide, nitrates and morphine. mainstay treatment no mortality benefit. If no response- positive inotrope
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Mechanism of "cephalization" of flow
Bases of Bottom of the lungs are generally more "full" of blood because of gravity. Fluid build up fills the vessels from the bottom to the top (head/ cephalization).
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Mechanism of Dobutamine, Inamrinone, and Milrinone
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Increase contractility, decrease after load. Dobutamine less effective if Pt on BB
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Mechanism of respiratory alkalosis in CHF
Fluid overload --> hypoxia --> hyperventilation --> decreased pCO2 --> alkalosis hypoxia causes respiratory alkalosis
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TX: Acute CHF
Preload reduction to control acute symptoms if no response- positive inotrope. Never use DIGOXIN for acute (slows CHF
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TX: chronic CHF
Echocardiogram once stabilized to establish systolic vs diastolic dysfunction
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Tx: CHF systolic dysfunction
ACEi/ ARBs & Beta Blockers Digoxin Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist if counterindicated or if not responding : Hydralazine + nitrates
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