Cardiology Flashcards
HFrEF definition
- Symptoms and signs of HF
- AND LVEF <50%
HFpEF Definition
- Symptoms and signs of HF
- AND LVEF >/=50%
- AND obejective evidence of:
- -Relevant structural heart disease (LV Hypertrophy, LA enlargement)
- -OR Diastolic dysfunction w/ high filling pressure shown by cath, TTE, elevated BNP, or exercise
SGLT2 evidence in CCF
Shown to reduce hospitalisation and CCF in patients with CCF and diabetes or without diabetes
Indications for CRT
- NSR, LVEF <35%, and QRS >150 ms despite optimal medical Mx
- Maybe in NSR, LVEF <35% and QRS 130-149 ms
- Maybe in LVEF <50% with high grade AV block requiring pacing to decrease hospitalisation with HF
Benefits of CRT
Decreases mortality
Decreased HF related hospitalisation
Improved QoL
Contraindication to CRT
QRS <130 ms due to possible harm
Which type of BBB has the best benefit from CRT
LBBB >RBBB
When can there be an acheived benefit with CRT when a patient has AF
Only if they are essentially pacing dependent, at least 92% of the time, otherwise no benefit in AF
Who benefits from an ICD insertion for primary prevention
Strongest evidence:
-HFrEF due to IHD and an LVEF <35% to decrease mortality
Can be considered in dilated cardiomyopathy with an LVEF <35%, but not as much benefit as IHD
What does evidence show in regards to when catheter ablation for AF should be considered
HFrEF with LVEF <35% with recurrent admissions for symptomatic AF to decrease mortality and hospitalisation
Evidence for iron transfusions in CCF for anemia
Transfuse if Tsat <20% and Ferritin <300 OR if Ferritin <100
Shown to improve QoL and hospitalisations
BNP cut off
Good test for ruling ot CCF
BNP <100 pg/ml = 83% accuracy
Why can’t BNP be used for testing when on an ARNI
Increased levels due to blockade
Use NT Pro BNP instead
Red flags for Advanced HF
- Hypotension: persistent SBP <90
- Persistent NYHA 3+ Sx
- Hospitalisations 2+ in 12 months
- Recurrent 2+ ICD shocks
Early cause of heart transplant failure
Rejection
Late cause of heart transplant failure
CAD
Evidence of stenting non culprit lesion as well as culprit lesion during AMI
Reduced mortality in stenting non culprit lesions, but timing is unclear and concern for possible complications during index procedure
Usually manage bystander disease with staged PCI
Evidence for Thromboaspiration in STEMI
Does not improve mortality or reduce infarct size
Increased risk of strokes
Evidence for radial vs femoral access for PCI
Radial Access:
-Reduced mortality, reduced bleeding, reduced vascular complications
Particularly for STEMI patients
What is a significant FFR
<0.8
DES vs BMS
DES less instent restenosis
Evidence for Aspirin in primary prevention
No clear benefit of aspirin as primary prevention
Evidence for supplemental O2 in STEMI
A/W larger infarct size, more recurrent MI and more major arrhythmia
Pharmaco-Invasive Approach for STEMI
Thrombolysis then PCI 3-24 hours post thrombolysis
STEMI: PCI time for PCI capable centre
Ideally <60 min door to PCI time
STEMI: PCI time for NOT PCI capable centre
If PCI possible <120 mins, then transfer for PCI
If not possible to have PCI <120 min, then thrombolysis within 30 mins
- If successful - PCI in 3-24 hrs
- If unsuccessful immediate Rescue PCI
High Sensitivity Troponin T
Higher negative predictive value
Reduces troponin blind period
Elevation of 13 fold limited positive predictive value
Done at 0 and 2 hours
Contraindications for prasugrel
Previous stroke/TIA
Age > 75
Weight <60 kg
Increased bleeding risk
Benefits of Stress echo vs nuclear
Nuclear has higher sensitivity and Stress echo has higher specificity
Current TGA indications for loop monitors
Syncope F.I Cryptogenic stroke (?AF)
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
AD
Very elevated LDL usually >4.9
Xanthomata highly suggestive
AMI <45 usually
FH Genetics
ApoB/E receptor mutation
Gain of PSCK9 function
Highest points for criteria of FH
LDL >8.5 (8points) Tendon Xanthomata (6 points)
Mx of FH
Screen al first degree relatives
Statins first line
If LDL >3.3 then PSCK9 inhibitors next
Familial combined hyperlipidaemia profile
High chol
High TG/LDL
Low HDL
LDL to apo-B ratio <1.2
Dyslipidamia profile in T2DM
High Tg
High LDL
Low HDL
Dyslipidamia profile in cholestatic liver/PBC
Marked chol increase - accumulation of lipoprotein X
Dyslipidamia profile in nephrotic syndrome
Marked total chol and LDL increase
Dyslipidamia profile in CKD
Less prominent increase in LDL and Tg
Low HDL
Dyslipidamia profile in hypothyroidism
Raised LDL predominantly
Sometimes high Tg
Dyslipidamia profile in obesity
High chol High LDL High VLDL High Tg Low HDL
Dyslipidamia profile in smoking
Low HDL
Dyslipidamia profile in ETOH
Raised Tg
PCSK9
This protein mainly expressed in the liver and intestines but also present in plasma binds to and degrades LDL-R
Statins increase PCSK9 expression and hence combination therapy should have a synergistic effect
PBS indication for PCSK9 inhibitor
Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia
AND
LDL >3.3
Meds that can be used in a hypertensive crisis
Hydralazine
SNP
GTN
Labetalol
Target BP for control
<130/80
Urinary Gopamine is elevated in what condition
essential HTN
B1 adrenergic effect
chronotropy/inotropy/lusitropy (relaxation)/dromotropy (increased conduction)
B2 adrenergic effect
bronchodilation, vascular smooth muscle relaxation (vasodilation)
B3 adrenergic effect
sympathetic mediation of lipolysis and thermogenesis
Reversible causes in Arrest - 4 H’s
Hypoxia
Hypovolemia
Hypo/Hyperkalemia/metabolic
Hypothermia/Hyperthermia
Reversible causes in Arrest - 4 T’s
Thrombosis
Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade
Toxins
Drugs in shockable rhythm
- Adrenaline 1mg after 2nd shock (then every 2nd)
- Amiodarone 300mg after 3rd shock (then every 2nd)
Drugs in nonshockable rhythm
-Adrenaline 1mg immediately (then every 2nd)
Amount of shock given in CPR
200J biphasic
360J monophasic
Targeted temp post cardiac arrest
33-36 celsius
Indications for PPM
- SND
- Only if symptomatic - AV block
- Pace even if symptomatic in Type 2 AV block, high degree AV block, CHB
- Otherwise only if symptomatic
Indication for HIS bundle pacing
Consider if EF 35-50% and will need >40% pacing
Mx of inferior infarct with new CHB
Reversible CHB
Monitor and temporarily pace, but likely will not need PPM
Genetic disorders at risk of SCD that benefit from ICD
Long QT syndrome Brugada HOCM ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) Catecholaminergic polymorphic VT
RHC Waveforms in order
RA>RV>PA>PCW
PCWP =?
PCWP = LA = LVEDP
Atrial pressure waveform: A wave
Atrial systole
Atrial pressure waveform: X descent
Atrial Contraction
Atrial pressure waveform: V wave
Ventricular contraction
(<a>A in LA)</a>
Atrial pressure waveform: Y descent
Atrial emptying
Large V wave and prominent y descent
TR