Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Management of a Tricuspid/Pulmonary valve problem on an ECHO?
A
These are fairly common.
Often don’t have any pathological impact + so little is done about them.
2
Q
What is the INR target for:
a) Metallic valve
b) Tissue valve
A
a) Metallic: INR 3-4 (usually mitral valve replaced w/metallic)
b) Tissue: INR 2.5-3.5
3
Q
Are DOAC’s indicated for AF w/ replacement Mitral or Aortic Valve, or if there is mitral/aortic valve pathology?
If yes/no, why?
A
NOT INDICATED! Because their anti-coagulant effect is not enough.
Instead –> need warfarin!!
4
Q
What may be indicated with:
^D-Dimer AND ^PTT
(so ^clotting and ^ bleeding at same time)
A
DIC!!!
