cardiology peer teaching Flashcards
types of AF
paroxysmal
persistent (lasts more than 7days)
permanent = >1yr
what can TIA often be the first Px of
AF
often unknown
DOACs
faster onset and offset than warfarin
do not need INR monitoring
rate control in AF
cardioselective CCB / B-blocker
findings on an ECG of WPW
widenened QRS
delta-wave
findings on an ECG of WPW
widenened QRS (longer time in the ventr..) (>0.12s) delta-wave shorter PR (<0.12)
HF investigations
BNP: 400-900 = new onset >1000 = been there for a while CXR ABG Echo
HF investigations
BNP: 400-900 = new onset >1000 = been there for a while CXR ABG Echo
acute HF
Tx:
A-E
Furosemide IV
Catheterise
furosemide
competitivtyely inhibits Na-k-2cl cotransporter in thick ascending loop of Henle
LOOP DIURETIC
LT mx of HF?
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areas of the heart and corresponding leads / associated vessels - PRINT AND LEARN**
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action of aspirin
inhibits production of TX and PGs
by inhibiting COX enzyme
risks of an angio (
chance that it might not work
trauma to adj structures
causes of a raised trop
CKD late stage trauma to heart cardiac inflammation chemo sepsis aortic dissection
