Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
how do you treat CAD
A
symptom relief: B blockers, Ca antagonists, nirates
event prevention: aspirin, statin
2
Q
signs of RHF
A
peripheral edema, JVD, right upper quadrant discomfort, hepatomegaly
3
Q
signs of LHF
A
dyspnea, orthopnea, dizziness, pulmonary rales, S4 gallop (for diastolic issue) S3 gallop (for systolic issue), tachycardia
4
Q
diagnosis of HFpEF
A
signs of CHF, abnormal systolic LV function, doppler, ECG of atrial fib
5
Q
causes of HFpEF
A
obesity, HTN, diabetes, CAD, a fib, CKD, COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, anemia
