Cardiology Flashcards
0
Q
What is the single most dangerous risk factor for CAD?
A
Diabetes
1
Q
Ages for significant family history?
A
- Female <55
2
Q
What 3 PE findings negate a diagnosis of CAD?
A
- Pleuritic Pain (chg with respiration)
- Positional
- Tender to palpation
3
Q
What is the best initial diagnostic test for ischemic type pain?
A
EKG
4
Q
What is the most accurate test for diagnosing ischemic heart disease?
A
CK-MB or Troponin
5
Q
When would you do a coronary bypass?
A
Only after an angiogram
6
Q
When would you do echocardiography?
A
- Best initial test to evaluate valve function and ventricular wall motion
7
Q
When would you do a nuclear ventriculogram?
A
Most accurate method to evaluate valve function
