Cardiovascular IV

Question 1

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) <4cm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 1

1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
Cert: ASX

Question 2

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) 4-5cm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 2

1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
Vascular Specialist Clearance, Annual Ultrasound
DQ: if Sympt.

Question 3

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) > 5cm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 3

0 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
DQ & refer for surgery

Question 4

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - Post Surgery
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 4

1 yr - Max Cert
3 m - Waiting Period
Vascular Specialist Clearance

Question 5

Other Aneurysm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 5

1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
Vascular Specialist Clearance
Assess for risk of rupture or indications of CVD

Question 6

Other aneurysm - Post Surgery
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 6

1 yr - Max Cert
3m - Waiting Period
Vascular Specialist Clearance
Assess for risk of rupture or indications of CVD

Question 7

Aortic Regurgitation - mild
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 7

1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
echo every 2-3 yrs
ASX

Question 8

Aortic Regurgitation - moderate
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 8

1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
echo every 2-3 yrs
normal LV function, mild Ventricular Enlargement
ASX

Question 9

Aortic Regurgitation - severe
LVEDD < 60mm, LVESD < 50mm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 9

6 m - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
echo every 6-12 m
normal LV function, LVEF = 50%
ASX

Question 10

Aortic Regurgitation - severe
LVEDD ≥ 60mm or LVESD ≥ 50mm
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 10

4-6 m - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
echo every 4-6 m
normal LV function, LVEF = 50%
ASX

Question 11

Aortic Regurgitation - Post Surgery
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 11

1 yr - Max Cert
3 m - Waiting Period
Cardiologist Clearance
ASX

Question 12

Aortic Stenosis - mild
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 12

AVA > 1.5 cm2
1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
ASX
echo every 5 yrs

Question 13

Aortic Stenosis - mod
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 13

AVA 1 - 1.5 cm2
1 yr - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
ASX
echo every 1-2 yrs
DQ: angina, heart failure, syncope, A-fib, LVEF < 50%

Question 14

Aortic Stenosis - severe
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 14

AVA < 1 cm2
0 - Max Cert
0 - Waiting Period
DQ
refer for surgery

Question 15

Aortic Stenosis - Post Surgery
Max Cert & Waiting Period
Advise
Notes

Answer 15

1 yr - Max Cert
3 m - Waiting Period
ASX