Cardiovascular Flashcards
1st line investigation for stable angina, unstable angina and myocardial infarction
12-lead ECG
Gold investigation for stable angina
CT coronary angiogram
ECG findings of stable angina
Normal or ST depression
ECG findings of STEMI
ST elevation in 2 continuous leads OR new left bundle branch block
ECG findings of NSTEMI
ST depression or T wave inversion
ECG changes in V1-V4 corresponds to which arterial region
Left anterior descending
ECG changes in Lead I, aVL, V5 and V6 correspond to which vascular region
Left circumflex
ECG changes in Lead II, Lead III and aVF correspond to which vascular region
Right coronary artery
GOLD treatment for STEMI
Angiography and PCI if presenting within 12hrs and treatment available within 120 mins OR fibrinolysis if PCI not available within 120 mins
Preventative medication for stable angina
Beta blocker, calcium channel blocker (amlodipine), ACEi (ramipril), antiplatelet, statins, nitrates (GTN)
Initial treatment of unstable angina/MI
MONA
Morphine
Oxygen (<94%)
Nitrates
Aspirin 300mg
Secondary prevention for unstable angina and MI
Antiplatelet (clopidogrel or ticagrelor)
Beta blocker (propanolol)
Statin
ACEi (ramipril)
1st line antihypertensive drug for T2DM, <55y/o and not Black or Afro-Caribbean
ACEi (ramipril) or ARB (candersartan)
2nd line antihypertensive drug for T2DM, <55y/o and not Black or Afro-Caribbean
Add CCB (amlodipine) or thiazide-like diuretic
1st line antihypertensive drug for >55y/o and Black or Afro-Caribbean
CCB
2nd line antihypertensive drug for >55y/o and Black or Afro-Caribbean
ACEi (ramipril)/ARB (candersartan) or thiazide-like diuretic
ACEi (ramipril) side effect
Cough -> change to ARB (candersartan)
1st line investigation for heart failure
Brain natriuretic peptide