Cardiovascular Flashcards
Sites of Infarct - leads showing ST Elevation
V2-5 Anterior V1-3 Anteroseptal V4-6, 1, aVL Anterolateral II, III, AVF Inferior V1, V2 (reciprocal) Posterior
Antihypertensive Drug Treatment
Step 1
Aged under 55 - ACEI or ARB
Aged over 55 or black - Calcium channel blocker
Step 2
ACEI + Calcium channel blocker
Step 3
ACEI + Calcium channel blocker + Thiazide like diuretic
Step 4
Resistant hypertension ACEI+Ca channel blocker+diuretic consider further diuretic or alpha or beta blocker. Seek expert advice
Where to auscultate for heart sounds
Aortic - 2nd Right ICS Sternal Edge
Pulmonary - 2nd Left ICS Sternal Edge
Tricuspid - 5th/6th Right ICS Sternal Edge
Mitral - 5th Left ICS midclavicular line
Systolic murmurs?
Mitral Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
MRS ASS
Diastolic murmurs?
Mitral Stenosis
Aortic Regurgitation
Nitrates used to treat…
CCF
Angina
Diuretics used to treat…
CCF
Hypertension
B-Blockers used to treat…
CCF (start low go slow)
Hypertension
Angina
ACE Inhibitors
CCF
Hypertension