Cardiology

Question 1

features of aortic dissection and investigation of choice

Answer 1

tearing chest pain radiating to the back , radio - radio delay , BP difference in arms

Investigations :
- CT ANGIOGRAM

Question 2

drugs you need to take in the management of a MI

Answer 2

1. O2 therapy above 90%
2. PO ASPIRIN 300mg ( clopidogrel if they are going on to have a PCI within 12hrs of the pain or 2hrs of medial contact )
3. GTN
   4.IV morphine

MONA :
Morphine
O2
Nitrates
Aspirin

Question 3

Post-MI patients drugs

Answer 3

Always - Aspirin 75mg OM
Bake - B Blocker = Bisoprolol
A - Ace inhibitor = Ramipril
Sponge - Statin 80mg

Question 4

ST ELEVATION:
1) 2,3 aVF
2) 5,6 I and avL
3)

Answer 4

1) RCA inferior
2) Left circumflex