Cardiology Flashcards
What is a cardiac tamponade?
Accumulation of pericardial fluid in the intra-pericardial space, thus leading to compression of the heart
What are the signs and symptoms of Cardiac tamponade?
Symptoms- SOB, Confusion, Chest pain, Abdominal pain
Signs- BECKS TRIAD- Raised JVP, Hypotension, Muffled heart sounds
What is the mx of cardiac tamponade?
Pericardiocentesis (needle insertion site is in the fifth left intercostal space close to the sternal margin)
What is atrial flutter?
A type of SVT which is characterised by a rapid atrial rate
What are the ECG findings of atrial flutter?
Narrow QRS complex
Regular rhythm
Sawtooth pattern
List 3 causes of atrial flutter?
Atrial flutter most likely occurs with pulmonary disease (COPD, Pulmonary HTN, OSA), Sepsis, Thyrotoxicosis, Alcohol, Cardiomyopathy, Ischaemia
List the mx of atrial flutter in haemodynamically unstable patient?
DC cardioversion +/- Amiodarone
List the mx of atrial flutter in haemodynamically stable patient?
1st line- Rate control- BB (Bisoprolol) or CCB (Dialtezam, verapamil)
2nd line- If rate control fails, consider cardioversion- electrical or pharmacological (Sotalol, Digoxin, Amiodarone)
3rd line- Catheter ablation
What condition is HCM associated with?
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is associated with Wolff-Parkinson White and Friedrich’s ataxia
What conservative management is offered in patients with HFrEF?
Annual influenza vaccination
Once only pneumococcal vaccine
In which patients is ACEI CI?
Patients with:
-Renovascular disease e.g. bilateral renal artery stenosis
-Aortic stenosis
-Pregnancy- + breast feeding (avoid)
List the SE of ACEI?
Dry cough
Hyperkalaemia
Angioedema
What is the mx of an acute presentation of Afib in a haemodynamically stable and unstable patient?
Unstable- EC cardioversion
Stable-
<48 hours- Rate/Rhythm control
>48 hours- Rate control
What drugs are used in rate control of afib?
Bisoprolol
CCB- Diltezam
Digoxin
What drugs are used in rhythm control of afib?
Flecainide
Amiodarone
Dronedarone
What is the MOA of Warfarin?
A vitamin K antagonist. Inhibits epoxide reductase
List 2 SE of Warfarin?
Haemorrhage
teratogenic
Skin necrosis
Purple toes
What is Dressler’s Syndrome, and how does it present on ECG?
A form of post-infarct pericarditis that presents ~2-5 weeks after an MI. presents with SOB and CP
ECG- Saddle shape STE + widespread STE
What is AV block?
result of impaired conduction between atria and ventricles
What is 1st degree HB?
Prolonged PR interval >0.2 secs + Asymptomatic pt
What is 2nd degree heart block, type 1 and type 2?
Type 1/Wenkibach- Progressive prolongation of PR interval till dropped beat
type 2- PR interval constant + P wave often not followed by QRS complex
What electrolyte abnormalities can cause long QT syndrome?
Hypokalaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Hypomagnesia
What is the tx for trosades de pointes in a haemodynamically stable and unstable patient?
Stable- 2mg IV magnesium sulphate over 1-2 minutes
Unstable-DC cardioversion
What is the 1st line mx for Bradycardia?
Atropine 500mcg IV
What is the 2nd line mx of bradycardia if patients has not responded to 1st line?
Adrenaline infusion or Transcutaneous pacing
What valve is most commonly affected in Infective endocarditis?
Mitral valve
List 3 RF of infective endocarditis?
IVDU- tricuspid lesion
Congenital HD
Prosthetic valve
Rheumatic valve disease
What is the most common infective organism in an IVDU that cause IE?
Staph aureus
What is the most common infective organism in a patient with poor dental health that cause IE?
Strep Viridians
What is the most common infective organism in a prosthetic valve that cause IE?
Staph epidermidis
What is the most common infective organism in a patient with colorectal cancer that cause IE?
Strep Bovis
What is the 1st line mx for HTN in <55 and T2DM?
ACEI e.g. Ramipril
What is the 1st line mx for HTN in >55 and black African?
CCB e.g. Amlodipine
What is step 3 in managing HTN?
ACEI/ARB + CCB + Thiazide like diuretic (Indapamide)
What is step 4 of managing HTN?
ACEI/ARB + CCB + Thiazide like diuretic +
- Low dose spiranolactone if K+ <4.5
OR
-Alpha/Beta Blocker if K+ >4.5
What is a feature of a SVT?
Narrow complex tachycardia
What is the acute mx of a SVT (1st, 2nd and 3rd line)?
1st- Vagal manoeuvres e.g. valsalva or carotid massage
2nd- IV adenosine 6mg -> if unsuccessful give 12mg -> if unsuccessful give further 18mg
3rd- Electrical cardioversion
When is the choice of drug used for the management of SVT CI, and what is the alternative?
Adenosine- CI in asthmatics
Verapamil is the preferable option
What are the methods for preventing episodes of SVT?
Beta Blocker
Radio-frequency ablation
List the SE of adenosine?
Chest pain
Bronchospasm
Transient flushing
What does the heart sound S1 indicate?
Closure of mitral and tricuspid valves
What does the heart sound S2 indicate?
Closure of aortic and pulmonary valves
What murmur is heard in Aortic Stenosis?
Ejection systolic
What murmur is heard in Aortic Regurgitation?
Early diastolic
What murmur is heard in Mitral Stenosis?
Mid-diastolic
What murmur is heard in Mitral Regurgitation?
Pan/Holosytolic
How is the murmur for mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation differentiated upon auscultation?
Both have a holosytolic murmur (High pitch and blowing)
TR murmur intensity increases on inspiration, however MR stays the same
What is the murmur heard in patent ductus arteriosus?
Continuous Machine like murmur
Which murmurs are heard louder on inspiration and expiration?
RILE
Right sided- best heard on inspiration
Left side- Best heard on expiration
How does warfarin affect coagulation studies?
Prolonged PT
Normal APTT
What coagulation factors does warfarin affect?
10, 9, 7, 2
What pathway does Prothrombin time affect?
Extrinsic pathway (Contains Factor 3 (aka Tissue factor), Factor 7 and 7a)
What pathway does APPT affect?
Affects Intrinsic pathway (Factors 12, 11, 9, 8)
What is an aortic dissection?
A tear in the tunica intima of the wall of aorta
List 5 RF of Aortic dissection?
HTN **
Trauma
Bicuspid aortic valve
Marfan’s/Ehlers-Danlos
Turner’s/ Noonan’s
Pregnancy
Syphyllis
List the features of an aortic dissection?
Tearing chest pain radiating to back
Pulse deficit
Aortic regurgitation
HTN
What would an ECG show in someone with aortic dissection?
Non specific, in some rare cases STE in inferior leads
What is the GS Ix for Aortic dissection and what would it show?
CT angio CAP- False lumen of ascending aorta
What would an CXR of an aortic dissection show?
Widened mediastinum
What 2 classifications are used in Aortic dissection?
DeBakey or Stanford
What leads will feature ECG changes in Antero-septal Infarct, and what coronary artery is indicated?
Leads V1-V4
Artery- LAD
What leads will feature ECG changes in Inferior Infarct, and what coronary artery is indicated?
Leads II,III, aVF
Artery- Right coronary artery
What leads will feature ECG changes in Anterolateral Infarct, and what coronary artery is indicated?
Leads I, aVL, V1-V6
Artery- Proximal LAD
What leads will feature ECG changes in lateral Infarct, and what coronary artery is indicated?
Leads I, aVL, +/- V5-V6
Artery- Left circumflex