Cardiovascular Flashcards
What are the 4 abnormalities that characterize Tetrology of Fallot
- VSD
- Overriding aorta over the right and left ventricles
- Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
What is the embryologic mechanism that causes TOF?
Deviation of the infundibular septum
What forms most of the inferior surface of the heart? Which vessel supplies this area?
Inferior wall of the left ventricle. Supplied by the posterior descending artery, which derives from the right coronary artery in 85-90% of people (right dominant)
What is the pathogenesis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
oxidative stress, vascular smooth muscle apoptosis, and chronic transmural inflammation of the aorta.
Inflammatory cells release matrix metalloproteinases and elastases that degrade extracellular matrix components leading to weakening and progressive expansion of the aortic wall
First aortic arch
Regresses almost completely, gives rise to a portion of the maxillary artery
Third aortic arch
Forms the common and proximal internal carotid arteries
Fourth aortic arch
Part of the true aortic arch and subclavian arteries
Sixth aortic arch
Pulmonary arteries and the ductus arteriosus
Describe the murmur of aortic stenosis
Systolic ejection type, crescendo-decrescendo. Starts after the first heart sound and typically ends before the A2 component of the 2nd heart sound.
The intensity of the murmur of aortic stenosis is proportional to what?
The magnitude of the left ventricle to aorta pressure gradient during systole
Murmur of mitral valve stenosis
Opening snap following by a diastolic rumbling murmur best heard over the apex
What is the physiologic cause of a PFO?
Incomplete fusion of the septum primum and septum secundum
What causes ASD?
Aplasia of the septum primum or septum secundum during development
Mechanism of fibrates
They lower triglycerides by activating PPAR-alpha, which leads to decreased hepatic VLDL production and increased LPL activity
Rerpurfusion injury occurs secondary to what processes?
Oxygen free radical generation, mitochondrial damage, and inflammation
What genetic disorder is associated with coarctation of the aorta?
Turner Syndrome (45, XO)
Where do type A aortic dissections usually originate?
Ascending aorta, usually originates in the sinotubular junction
Where do type B aortic dissections usually originate?
Usually near the origin of the left subclavian artery
Cardiac auscultation for mitral stenosis
Loud first heart sound, an early diastolic opening snap after the second heart sound, and a low pitched diastolic rumble beast heard at the cardiac apex
What physical exam findings can be seen in patients with aortic regurgitation?
Bounding peripheral pulses and head bobbing with each heartbeat
How does atrial fibrillation present on ECG?
Absent P waves, irregularly irregular R-R intervals, and narrow QRS complexes
What mediates phase 0 depolarization in cardiac pacemaker cells?
Inward influx of calcium
What are the findings associated with cardiac tamponade?
Hypotension, elevated JVP, muffled heart sounds. Pulsus paradoxus. Echo shows pericardial fluid accumulation with late diastolic collapse of right atrium.
What is pulsus paradoxus?
Exaggerated drop in systolic BP (>10) during inspiration
When does dystrophic calcification occur?
In damaged or necrotic tissue in the setting of normal calcium levels
What causes an S3 sound?
Increased LA pressure
Janeway lesions
Nontender, macular, erythematous lesions typically located on the palms and soles of pts with acute infective endocarditis. Result of septic embolization from valvular vegitations
Flecainide
Class 1c antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardias such as those caused by atrial fibrillation. Block inward sodium current by binding fast sodium channels responsible for phase 0 depolarization. Exhibit use dependence - more intense effects at increased heart rate
Which congenital syndromes are associated with QT prolongation
Romano-Ward Syndrome (aut. dominant, no deafness) and Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (aut. recessive, neurosensory deafness)
Why are patients with coarctation of the aorta at increased risk for ruptured intrancranial aneurysms?
Because of increased incidence of congenital berry aneurysms of the Circle of Willis as well as aortic arch HTN
Trousseau syndrome
Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis. Indication of visceral cancer (adenocarcinomas of pancreas, colon, lung)
Which bacteria can cause endocarditis in patients with pre-existing valvular lesions
Viridans streptococci
Which bacteria can cause endocarditis in intact valves?
Staph aureus
Hibernating myocardium
Presence of LV systolic dysfunction due to reduced coronary blood flow at rest that is partially or completely reversible by coronary revascularization
Name the class III antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide