Cardiomyopathies Flashcards
1
Q
TX for dilated CM?
5
A
Salt restriction Diuretics ACE-I Dig BB
LVAD or transplant
2
Q
HOCM murmur?
TX?
A
Systolic ejection murmur that does not radiate to the neck
BB or CCB
3
Q
Restrictive cardiomyopathy symptoms?
GC Dx?
A
Left and right HF symptoms
Endomyocardial biopsy
4
Q
Risk factors for intermediate risk of CAD?
A
Smoking HTN Low HDL Family hx of premature CAD Age (>45 males, 55 females)
5
Q
Which drug lowers LDL most? SE? CI?
HDL? SE? 5 CI?
A
- HMG-CoA, Check liver enzymes, pregnancy
- Niacin, flushing/PUD/GOut/hyperglycemia/Hepatotoxicity
Liver dz
6
Q
Best drug for lowering TG? SE?
A
Fibrates, Gem and Feno
Gall stones
7
Q
What is the safest to use in pregnancy and excreted in the GI?
A
Bile Acid Binding Resin
8
Q
High dose statins?
Moderate?
A
Atorvaststain
Rosuvastatin
Prava and Simva
