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Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards

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What is heart failure?

A

When heart is inefficient in function

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What causes heart failure? (5)

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  1. Coronary artery disease and MI (atherosclerosis)
  2. Hypertension
  3. Faulty heart valves
  4. Dilated cardiomyopathy
  5. Arrhythmia
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Treatment of heart failure? - modifiable risk factors

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Increase exercise
Limit alcohol
Smoking cessation
Immunisation

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What are names of DOACs? - direct oral anticoagulant

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Apixoban
Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
Edoxaban

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5
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What are examples of vitamin K antagonists?

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Warfarin

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What are examples of anti-platelet drugs

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Aspirin and clopidogrel

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