Cardiology 2 Flashcards
Pre-existing HTN in pregnancy?
- A history of hypertension before pregnancy or an elevated blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg before 20 weeks gestation
- No proteinuria, no oedema
- Occurs in 3-5% of pregnancies and is more common in older women
Pregnancy-induced HTN mushkies (aka Gestational HTN?
- Hypertension (as defined above) occurring in the second half of pregnancy (i.e. after 20 weeks)
- No proteinuria, no oedema
- Occurs in around 5-7% of pregnancies
- Resolves following birth (typically after one month). Women with PIH are at increased risk of future pre-eclampsia or hypertension later in life
Pre-eclampsia mushkies?
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension in association with proteinuria (> 0.3g / 24 hours)
- Oedema may occur but is now less commonly used as a criteria
- Occurs in around 5% of pregnancies
Classification of AF?
- First detected episode (irrespective of whether it is symptomatic or self terminating)
- Recurrent episodes = when a patient has 2 or more episodes
a. Paroxysmal AF = terminates spontaneously, episodes last <7 days, typically <24 hours
b. Persistent AF = not self terminating, usually last >7 days - Permanent AF = continuous AF which can not be cardioverted –> rate control and anticoagulation
Wellen’s syndrome?
- ECG manifestation of critical proximal LAD coronary artery stenosis in pts with unstable angina
- Characterised by symmetrical, often deep (>2mm) T wave inversions in the anterior precordial leads
Reversal of rivaroxaban or apixaban?
Andexanet alfa
What is pulsus alternans?
- Seen in LVF
- When the upstroke of the pulse alternates between strong and weak, indicated systolic dysfunction and is seen in pts with HF
Pulsus paradoxus?
- Greater than the normal (10 mmHg) fall in systolic blood pressure during inspiration → faint or absent pulse in inspiration
- Severe asthma, cardiac tamponade
Slow-rising pulse causes?
- AS
Slow upstroke
Collapsing pulse causes?
- AR
- PDA
- Hyperkinetic states = Anaemia, Thyrotoxicosis, Fever, Pregnancy
Forceful rapid upstroke AND descent
Bisferiens pulse causes?
- Mixed aortic valve disease
2. ‘Double pulse’ due to 2 sharp upstrokes due to systole
Jerky pulse cause?
- HOCM
2. Rapid forceful upstroke
What percentage of VSDs close spontaneously?
50%
Causes of VSDs?
- Congenital = Downs, Edwards, Pataus, Cri-du-Chat
- Congenital infections
- Acquired = post-MI
When may VSDs be detected in utero?
During the routine 20 week scan
Post-natal presentations of VSDs?
- Failure to thrive
- Features of HF = hepatomegaly, tachypnoea, tachycardia, pallor
- Pan-systolic murmur which is louder in smaller defects
Management of VSDs?
- Small VSDs which are asymptomatic often close spontaneously are simply require monitoring
- Moderate to large VSDs usually result in a degree of heart failure in the first few months
a. nutritional support
b. medication for heart failure e.g. diuretics
c. surgical closure of the defect
Complications of VSDs?
- AR (poorly supported right coronary cusp resulting in cusp prolapse)
- IE
- Eisenmenger’s
- RHF
- Pulm HTN
Why is pregnancy c/i in pulmonary hypertension?
Carries a 30-50% risk of mortality
Poor prognostic factors for HOCM?
- Syncope
- Family history of sudden death
- Young age at presentation
- Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia on 24 or 48-hour Holter monitoring
- Abnormal blood pressure changes on exercise
- Increased septal wall thickness
Is risk of falls alone a sufficient reason to withhold anticoagulation?
- No
- A patient with a 5% annual stroke risk (CHADS 2-3) would need to fall approximately 295 times per year for the benefits of anticoagulation to be out-weighed by the risk of fall-related intracranial haemorrhage
AF + valvular heart disease is an absolute indication for?
Anticoagulation
What is eclampsia?
Development of seizures in association with pre-eclampia
Pre-eclampsia?
- Condition seen after 20 weeks gestation
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Proteinuria
What is used to prevent seizures in pts with severe pre-eclampsia and treat seizures once they develop?
Magnesium sulphate
Mag sulphate dose for eclampsia?
- IV bolus of 4g over 5-10 minutes
2. Followed by infusion of 1g/hour
What should be monitored whilst pt on mag sulph for severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia?
- Urine output
- Reflexes
- Respiratory rate
- Oxygen saturation
Complication of mag sulph for eclampsia?
Respiratory depression
Mx of respiratory depression secondary to magnesium su;phate?
Calcium gluconate
How long should mag sulph continue after delivery in severe pre-eclampsia?
For 24 hours after last seizure or delivery (around 40% seizures occur post-partum)
Severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia fluid management?
Fluid restriction
Statin MOA?
Inhibits action of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol synthesis
Statin adverse effects?
- Myopathy
- Liver impairment
- Increased risk of intracerebral haemorrhage in pts who have had a stroke
Statin C/i?
- Macrolides
2. Pregnancy
Statin LFT monitoring?
- Baseline, 3m, 12 months
- Treatment should be discontinued if serum transaminase concentrations rise to and persist at 3x the upper limit of the reference range
Statin indications?
- Established CVD (stroke, TIA, IHD, PAD)
- 10 year cardiovascular risk >10%
- T1DM diagnosed >10 years ago OR aged >4- OR have established nephropathy
- CKD eGFR <60ml/min
Why are statins taken at night?
When majority of cholesterol synthesis takes place
Atorvastatin primary prevention?
20mg
Atorvastatin secondary prevention?
80mh
When do you increase atorvastatin 20mg?
If non-HDL has not reduced for >=40%, consider uptitrating to 80mg
What is WPW syndrome?
Congenital accessory conducting pathway between the atria and ventricles leading to AVRT - as the accessory pathway does not slow conduction, AF can degenerate rapidly to VF
WPW ECG features?
- Short PR interval
- Wide QRS complexes with slurred upstroke - delta wave
- LAD if right sided accessory pathway
- RAD if left sided accessory patway
Type A WPW?
- Left sided pathway
2. Dominant R wave in V1
Type B WPW?
- Right sided pathway
2. No dominant R wave in V1
WPW associations?
HEMAT
- HOCM
- Ebstein’s anomaly
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Secundum ASD
- Thyrotoxicosis
WPW management?
- Definitive = RFA of accessory pathway
2. Medical = sotalol, amiodarone, fleicanide
Type C WPW?
Delta waves are upright in leads V1-V4 but negative in V5-V6
When should sotalol be avoided in WPW?
If coexistent AF - prolonging the refractory period at the AV node may increase the rate of transmission through the accessory pathway, increasing the ventricular rate and potentially deteriorating into ventricular fibrillation
How is PCWP measured?
Using a balloon-tipped Swan-Ganz catheter which is inserted into the pulmonary artery
What is PCWP indicative of?
LA pressure, normally 6-12mmHg
Main use of PCWP?
Whether pulmonary oedema is caused by either HF or ARDS
Atropine MOA?
Muscarinic AChR antagonist
Atropine use?
- Organophosphate poisoning
2. Bradycardia
Physiological effects of atropine?
- Tachycardia
2. Mydriasis