Cardiology Flashcards
Which metoprolol is indicated for heart failure?
metoprolol succinate
What BP qualifies for HTN emergency?
> 180/110
Who has BP goal of <140/90?
<60 years old
>18 with CKD and Diabetes
Symptoms of hyperaldosteronism?
hypokalemia
elevated creatinine
threshold for increase in BP after starting ace/arb?
increase by >30% - adjust medication
main causes of 2ndary HTN
- sleep apnea
- primary hyperaldosteronism
test to get to check for hyperaldosteronism?
renin : aldosterone ratio
How to treat SVT?
vagal manneuvers: carotid massage and valsalva
adenodine 6mh IV bolus
OR beta blocker, ccb
which beta blockers are cardioselective?
early alphabet - carvediol, metoprolol, bisoprolol
NOT propranolol
what is used to treat wolf parkinson white?
procainamide
pathophys behind WPW?
delta wave is caused by the early repolarization
what is normal for ABI?
0.9-1.4
Meds for claudication?
cilostazol - phosphodiesterase inhibitor
ramipril - only ace thats indicated
who needs to be on a statin?
DM
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