Cardiovascular Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of heart-failure
A
ABSH + DC
ACEi Beta-blocker Spironolactone Hydralazine \+ Digoxin Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
2
Q
Angina
A
Start with Beta-blocker or CCB then INR Ivabradine - 2nd Nicorandil - 3rd or long-acting nitrates - 1st Ranolazine - 4th
3
Q
Hypertension with DM
A
Start with ACEi regardless of age
4
Q
Hypertension
A
<55 - A, >55 or afra-carribean C
then A+C
then A+C+D (D=indapmide)
then if K+ <4.5 - spironolactone, if K+>4.5 - alpha-blocker or beta-blocker
5
Q
HAS BLED
A
Hypertension Abnormal renal and liver function Stroke Bleeding Labile INR Elderly Drugs or alcohol
6
Q
Target BP
A
Below age of 80, <140/90 clinic, < 135/85 mmHg home
Above 80, < 150/90
CKD and hypertension and ACR 70 or more- <130/80 mmHg
7
Q
CHA2 DS2 VAS
A
Congestive heart failure Hypertension Age - 65-74= 1, >75=2 Diabetes Stroke or TIA 2 Vascular diesease (MI) Age Sex
