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1
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Who is Acute Coronary Syndrome most likely to effect and when?

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Men, Early morning hours

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What causes Acute Coronary Syndrome?

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Coronary arteries become blocked/narrowed due to plaque = irreversible necrosis of heart muscle due to ischaemia

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What can lead to blockage of the Coronary Arteries?

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LDLs, Saturated fats, Trans fats

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What 3 conditions come under the umbrella term of Acute Coronary Syndrome?

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Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI

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What is the difference between a NSTEMI and a STEMI?

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NSTEMI = no changes on ECG but blood markers indicate damage

STEMI = ECG changes due to large area of heart muscle being affected

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Factors

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High BP/Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, Age, Family Hx, Stress, Illicit drug use

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Presentation

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Tight chest, Pain radiating to back/jaw, Sweating, Nausea, Anxiety

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Signs

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Tachycardia or Arrhythmia, Hypertension initially and then Hypotension, Increased RR, Fever, Pallor

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Investigations

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ECG, Bloods (troponins), Angiogram, Echo

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Treatment

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Aspirin, Thrombolytics, Antiplatelets, GTN, Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, Statins, Analgesics, Surgery (CABG)

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Angina Risk Factors

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Smoking, Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia

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Angina Presentation

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Chest discomfort, Precipitated by exertion, Relieved by rest or GTN

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What is Levine sign?

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Clenched fist to describe pain - Angina

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Angina Investigations

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Exercise/Stress test, ECG, Angiography

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Angina Treatment

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Statins, Antiplatelets/Aspirin, Beta-blockers, CCBs, Ace inhibitors, Surgery if sever

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16
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What percentage of stoke patients have Atrial Fibrillation?

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15%

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What causes Atrial Fibrillation?

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Electrical impulses from different places in the atria = Quivering

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What conditions can lead to Atrial Fibrillation?

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Heart failure, Ischaemia, Hypertension, Mitral valve disease

PE, Pneumonia, Hyperthyroidism, Alcohol, Sepsis

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Atrial Fibrillation Presentation

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Palpitations, Fatigue, SOB, Dizziness

Irregularly Irregular pulse

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Atrial Fibrillation Investigations

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ECG (no p waves), Bloods, Echocardiogram

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Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

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Digoxin/Amiodarone, Beta-blockers, Anticoagulants

Cardioversion if uncompensated

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Who is most likely to have Hypertension?

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Black people (4x more common)

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23
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What blood pressure values constitute Hypertension?

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> 140 systolic

> 90 diastolic

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Hypertension Risk Factors

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Family Hx, >65, Obesity, Alcohol, Diabetes, Smoking, Salt in diet, CVD

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Hypertension Presentation

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Headache, Fatigue, Vision problems, Haematuria

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26
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Hypertension Medical Treatment

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ACE inhibitors/ARBs
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics

(Beta-blockers, Alpha blockers - if resistant)

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27
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What are the 3 factors of Virchow’s Triad which contribute to DVT?

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Venous stasis, Hypercoagulability, Endothelial damage

28
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What is the most commonly affected site for DVT?

29
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DVT Risk Factors

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Standing up for long periods of time, Surgery, Cancer, Obesity, Smoking, Birth control, Pregnancy

30
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DVT Presentation

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Pain, Swelling, Redness, Warmth

31
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How many cases of DVT have no symptoms?

32
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What is Homans sign?

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Pain on dorsiflexion of foot (DVT)

33
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What score is used in the diagnosis of DVT?

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Wells score

34
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DVT Investigations

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USS, D-Dimer, Venography

35
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DVT Treatment

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Anti-coagulation, Compression stockings

36
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Who is most likely to have Left-Sided Heart Failure?

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Men, 50-70yrs, African-American

37
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What are the two classes of Left-Sided Heart Failure?

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Systolic failure = cannot contract forcefully enough

Diastolic failure = stiff/thick ventricle, can’t fill properly

38
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Causes of Left-Sided Heart Failure

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Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Arrhythmia, Valvular damage

39
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Left-Sided Heart Failure Risk Factors

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Cardiomyopathy, Cocaine use, Diabetes, Alcohol, Obesity, Smoking

40
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Left-Sided Heart Failure Presentation

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Respiratory symptoms (SOB, Crackles, Oedema, Orthopnea), Fatigue, Dizziness

41
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Left-Sided Heart Failure Signs

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Laterally displaced apex beat, Possible murmurs, Tachycardia

42
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Left-Sided Heart Failure Investigations

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Chest X-ray, Echo, ECG, Bloods, ABG, Sats

43
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Left-Sided Heart Failure Treatment

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Sodium restriction, Diuretics, Vasodilators, Inotropic agents (digoxin), Anticoagulants, Surgery (PCI)

44
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What is Congestive Heart Failure?

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Left and Right Sided Heart Failure at the same time

45
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What extra symptoms are present with Congestive Heart Failure as well as those in Left-Sided Heart Failure?

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Swelling in legs/ankles, Weight gain, Nausea

46
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Causes of Valvular disease?

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Aging, Congenital, Rheumatic disease, Pregnancy

47
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Valvular Disease Presentation

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Heart failure, Palpitations, Chest pain, Oedema

48
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Which Valvular Disease presents with a diastolic murmur and left ventricle enlargement?

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Aortic Regurgitation

49
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Which Valvular Disease presents with a holosytolic murmur secondary to right ventricle dilation?

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Tricuspid Regurgitation

50
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Which Valvular Disease presents with a holosystolic murmur and left atrial/ventricle dilation?

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Mitral Regurgitation

51
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Which Valvular Disease presents with a harsh systolic murmur and an Enlarged left ventricle?

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Aortic Stenosis

52
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Which Valvular Disease presents with left atrial enlargement and a diastolic rumble?

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Mitral stenosis

53
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What is Right-Sided Heart Failure often caused by?

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Cor Pulmonale

54
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Right-Sided Heart Presentation

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Swelling, Ascites, Nocturia, Pitting oedema

55
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Right-Sided Heart Treatment

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ACE/ARBs, Beta-blockers, Diuretics

56
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Where does Infective Endocarditis effect?

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Inner surface of heart - Particularly the valves

57
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Infective Endocarditis Presentation

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Fever, Fatigue, Murmur, Heart failure, Low RBCs

58
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Most common bacterial cause of Infective Endocarditis?

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Staph aureus

followed by Viridans strep and negative staph

59
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What criteria is used for Infective Endocarditis?

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DUKE Criteria

60
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Infective Endocarditis Investigations

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Blood culture, USS

61
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Infective Endocarditis Treatment

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IV antibiotics (usually start with vancomycin/ceftriaxone IV infusion), Surgery may be required

62
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Postural Hypotension Definition

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Fall in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 or diastolic of at least 10 when assuming a standing position

63
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Postural Hypotension Causes

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Medications (alpha blockers), Autonomic neuropathy, Age-related vessel stiffness

64
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Postural Hypotension Presentation

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Lightheadedness, Weakness, Blurred vision, Palpitations, Nausea, Syncope

65
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Postural Hypotension Treatment

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Increase salt and water intake, Compression stockings, Fludrocortisone

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