Cardiovascular Flashcards

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Dilated cardiomyopathy aetiology

A

genetic
infectious
alcoholism

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2
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy aetiology

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genetic

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3
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pathology in dilated cardiomyopathy

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dilation of chambers
weak walls

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4
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pathology in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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asymmetric myocardial growth
overgrowth of septum
thick walls

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5
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pathology in restrictive cardiomyopathy

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rigid and non-compliant heart walls resist filling

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6
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cardiac tamponade definition

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buildup of fluid in pericardium, constricting heart.

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7
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Beck’s triad (cardiac tamponade)

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Distant heart sounds
Distended jugular veins
Decreased arterial pressure

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8
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When does acute cor pulmonale occur?

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Sudden volume +/- pressure overload in the right side of the heart
e.g. large pulmonary embolism

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9
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Risk factors for cor pulmonale

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smoking
recent surgery (inc. risk of PE)

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10
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Cor pulmonale signs and symptoms

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Dyspnoea
chest pain
Peripheral oedema
Jugular venous distention
Hepatomegaly

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11
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Cor pulmonale treatment

A

O2
Loop diuretic

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12
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Type of oedema in R sided HF

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Peripheral oedema

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13
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Type of oedema in L sided HF

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Pulmonary oedema

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14
Q

What condition can renal artery stenosis cause?

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Secondary HTN

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15
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Renal artery stenosis pathology

A

Narrowing of renal artery
Dec. in renal blood flow
Stimulates renin release by juxtaglomerular cells
Leads to production of angiotensin II and aldosterone
Causes vasoconstriction and inc. reabsorption of Na and H2O

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16
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Meds for renal artery stenosis

A

ACEi
CCBs

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17
Q

Hypovolaemic shock types

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Haemorrhagic
Non-haemorrhagic

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18
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Physiological change in hypovolaemic shock

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Low preload

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19
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Physiological change in myopathic shock

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Low contractility

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20
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Physiological change in arrhythmogenic shock

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Low HR
Low preload

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21
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Types of cardiogenic shock

A

myopathic
arrhythmogenic

22
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Physiological change in obstructive shock

A

Low preload

23
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Physiological changes in distributive shock

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Types of distributive shock

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Septic
Neurogenic
Anaphylactic
Endocrine/hypoadrenal

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Treatment for non-haemorrhagic shock
Fluids
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Treatment for haemorrhagic shock
Fluids Blood transfusion
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Treatment for cardiogenic shock
Diuretics ACEi Inotropes
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System used to diagnose DVT
Wells' score >2 = high likelihood of DVT <1 = low chance
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Meds for acute DVT
Low molecular weight heparin
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Meds for chronic DVT
Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin
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Equation for mean arterial pressure
MAP = CO x TPR
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Where are baroreceptors located?
Aortic arch Carotid sinus
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Baroreceptors that detect inc. and dec. BP
Carotid sinus
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Baroreceptors that detect inc. in BP
Aortic arch
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Lateral ECG Leads
I aVL V5 V6
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Leads I and aVL artery view
Left circumflex a.
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Leads V5 and V6 artery view
LAD L Circumflex a. RCA
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Inferior ECG leads
II III aVF
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Inferior ECG leads artery view
RCA L circumflex a.
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Anterior ECG leads
V3 V4
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Anterior ECG leads artery view
Distal LADA
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Septal ECG Leads
V1 V2
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Septal ECG leads artery view
Proximal LADA
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Stage 1 cardiac action potential
K+ Cl- OUT
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Stage 2 cardiac action potential
Ca2+ IN K+ OUT
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Stage 3 cardiac action potential
K+ OUT
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Stage 4 action potential
K+
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Cardiac action potential voltages
-96mV +52mV
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Cardiac action potential length of time
200ms
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