Cardiovascular - Level 1 Flashcards
First steps in ALS algorithm for cardiac arrests?
- Assess Response
- If no response, assess signs of life - <10 seconds
- If no signs of life, call Resus team
Second steps in ALS algorithm for cardiac arrests?
o CPR 30:2 (if just yourself, chest compressions only until person comes to attach defib)
o Attach defib monitor (one below right clavicle & one at V6 position mid-axillary line)
o Airway – insert iGel airway and ventilate using bag and mask 15L O2
Third steps in ALS algorithm for cardiac arrests?
o Assess rhythm (pause in CPR <5s)
If shockable rhythm (VF and pulseless VT) - what steps to do in cardiac arrest?
• 1 shock (150J)
o Immediately resume CPR for 2 mins and reassess rhythm
• 2nd shock
o Immediately resume CPR for 2 mins and reassess rhythm
• 3rd shock:
o Give IV adrenaline 1mg and IV amiodarone 300mg IV
- Further adrenaline 1mg IV after alternate shocks (3-5 minutes)
- Further IV 150mg amiodarone considered after 5 shocks
• If organised electrical activity compatible with cardiac output seen during rhythm check – check for signs of life, central pulse and end-tidal CO2
o If positive – start post-resuscitation care
o If negative – switch to non-shockable algorithm
• If asystole seen – switch to non-shockable algorithm
If non-shockable rhythm (PEA/asystole) - what steps to do in cardiac arrest?
- Give IV adrenaline 1mg as soon as IV access achieved
- Immediately resume CPR for 2 mins and reassess rhythm
• If electrical activity compatible with pulse seen, check for pulse or signs of life:
o If present – start post-resuscitation care
o If not present – continue CPR, recheck rhythm after 2 mins, further 1mg IV adrenaline every 3-5 minutes
• If VF/VT – change to shockable algorithm
Management in cardiac arrest when return to spontaneous circualtion?
- ABCDE approach
- Controlled oxygenation and ventilation
- 12-lead ECG
- Treat cause
- Temperature control (therapeutic hypothermia)
Management during CPR in cardiac arrest?
Oxygen, advanced airway
Vascular access (IV or IO)
1mg Adrenaline every 3-5 minutes
Correct reversible causes
What are the reversible causes in cardiac arrest? 4 H’s and 4 T’s
Hypoxia Hypovolaemia Hypo/ Hyperkalaemia/ hypoglycaemia/ hypocalcaemia/ acidaemia Hypothermia Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary) Tamponade Toxins Tension pneumothorax
Management of reversible causes in cardiac arrest?
Hypoxia - Lungs ventilated with maximal possible inspired oxygen during CPR, check tracheal tube not misplaced
Hypovolaemia - Stop haemorrhage, restore intravascular volume with fluid and blood
Hypo/ Hyperkalaemia/ hypoglycaemia/ hypocalcaemia/ acidaemia - IV calcium chloride if hypocalcaemia, hyperkalaemia, CCB overdose
Hypothermia
Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary)
• If cardiac thought – consider coronary angiography or PCI
• If pulmonary – give fibrinolytic drug immediately, CPR for 60-90 minutes before termination
Tamponade - Resuscitative thoracotomy after USS
Toxins
Tension pneumothorax - USS diagnosis, decompress by thoracostomy or needle thoracentesis then chest drain
Drug management in cardiac arrests?
In shockable rhythm (VF/pulseless VT)
IV adrenaline 1mg after 3rd shock and then alternate shocks (3-5 minutes)
IV amiodarone 300mg refractory to 3 shocks, further 150mg given after 5th shock
Lidocaine an alternative
In Non-shockable (asystole and pulseless electrical activity (PEA))
Give adrenaline IV 1mg when IV access achieved and then alternate shocks (3-5 minutes)
Post-cardiac arrest initial management?
- SpO2 94-98%
- Advanced airway?
- Waveform capnography
- Ventilate lungs to normocapnia
- 12-lead ECG
- Obtain reliable IV access
- Aim for SPB >100
- IV fluids (crystalloid)
- Intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring
- Consider vasopressors/inotropes to maintain SBP
• Control temperature - Constant 32-36oC
Post-cardiac arrests - subsequent management?
Likely cardiac cause?
Yes - ST elevation on 12-lead ECG
o Yes – Coronary angiogram +/- PCI
o No – consider coronary angiogram +/- PCI
Cause identified?
o Yes – admit to ICU
o No – Consider CT brain and/or CTPA
o Treat non-cardiac cause of cardiac arrest
No
• Consider CT Brain and/or CTPA
• Treat non-cardiac cause of cardiac arrest
ICU management in post cardiac arrest?
Temperature 32-35oC for 24h, prevent fever for 72 hours
Maintain normoxia and normocapnia, protective ventilation
Optimise haemodynamics (MAP, lactate, CO, urine output)
Echocardiogram
Maintain normoglycaemia
Diagnose/Treat seizures
Prevention in post-cardiac arrest management?
ICD Insertion – if ischaemic patient with significant LV dysfunction if event occurred later than 24-48h after primary coronary event
Definition of ACS?
- ACS includes unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Pathology of ACS?
- Plaque rupture or erosion of cap in coronary artery with formation of platelet rich clot with vasoconstriction
- Rarely can be due to emboli or coronary artery spasm
Types of ACS?
o UA does not cause serum markers to change
o NSTEMI causes myocardial injury and elevation of troponin and CK
o STEMI is complete occlusion of coronary artery by thrombus and differentiated from NSTEMI by ECG
Epidemiology of ACS?
- 1 in 200 incidence in UK for STEMI
- 1-month mortality of ACS is 50% in community
Risk factors of ACS?
o Age, male sex, FHx
o Smoking, hyperlipidaemia, DM, hypertension, obesity, cocaine use
o Stress, increased fibrinogen
Symptoms and signs of unstable angina?
o Worsening angina or single episode of crescendo angina
o Angina at rest, increased frequency, duration or severity of pain
Symptoms and signs of ACS?
Classical Features
o Acute central chest pain
>20 mins, worsening pain at rest, unrelieved by nitrated, crushing
o Nausea, sweating, dyspnoea, palpitations
o In elderly & diabetics may be no chest pain due to neuropathy
o May present with syncope, epigastric pain, vomiting
Signs o Pallor, sweaty, clammy o Tachycardia o Changed BP o Signs of HF o Later, pericardial friction rub
DDx of ACS?
- MSK
- Pneumothorax
- Oesophagitis
- Pneumonia
- PE
- Aortic Dissection
- Cholecystitis
ECG findings in ACS? Definition of STEMI?
UA
No change/signs of ischaemia
NSTEMI
ST depression, flat or inverted T waves, or normal
STEMI
Definition
• ST elevation >1mm in two or more limb leads
• ST elevation >2mm in two or more chest leads
• New-onset LBBB
Other features
• Hyperacute tall, widened T waves
• Pathological Q waves (>1/3 size of R wave)
• May get T wave inversion later
Bloods performed in ACS?
o FBC, U&E, glucose, cholesterol
o Troponin I&T – stat and 3h post-presentation
Imaging performed in ACS?
CXR (help exclude pulmonary oedema, pneumothorax, pneumonia, PE)
o Cardiomegaly
o Pulmonary oedema
Diagnosis of myocardial infarction?
Rise of cardiac troponin with at least one of following:
History of cardiac-type ischaemic pain
New or presumed new ST changes or new LBBB
Development of pathological Q waves
Imaging evidence of new loss of viable myocardium or new regional wall motion abnormality
Intracoronary thrombus on angiogram
Initial management of UA/NSTEMI?
Morphine IV 5-10mg + metoclopramide IV 10mg
Oxygen High Flow 15L/min
Only if SpO2 <94% when aiming for 94-98% or people with COPD to aim 88-92% until ABG available
Nitrates GTN spray (if BP >90)
Sublingual
IV or buccal glycerol trinitrate given if pain unbearable
Aspirin 300mg PO loading-dose (then 75mg OD)
Ticagrelor 180mg
Continued 12 months
NSTEMI & UA if – ECG changes and >60, previous MI/CABG/CVA/TIA/PAD, CAD with 50% stenosis in 2 vessels, DM, CKD
Subsequent management of UA/NSTEMI?
Discuss with cardiologist before further management:
o Fondaparinux SC 2.5mg OD /UFH
Unless coronary angiogram planned within 24 hours of admission - UFH (if likely to undergo coronary angiography within 24 hours/renal impairment)
o Beta-blocker
Metoprolol PO if hypertensive/tachycardia/LV function <40%
After initial management, further management in UA/NSTEMI according to what score?
- GRACE Scoring Assessment (6-month mortality) o Based on HR, BP, renal function, Killip class of HF – Use calculator
Management of low risk (<3%) on Grace-score following UA/NSTEMI?
No chest pain, HF, ischaemia, ECG changes
May be discharged if second troponin negative
Treat medically and arrange further stress test & angiogram
• Can have coronary angiography if ischaemia subsequently
Management of high risk (>3%) on Grace-score following UA/NSTEMI?
Rise in troponin, Dynamic ST, T wave changes
Discuss with cardiology
• IVI of Glycoprotein 2b/3a inhibitors (eptifibatide/tirofiban)
• Coronary angiogram as inpatient (refer within < 72 hours)
o Urgent (<120 mins after presentation) if ongoing angina and evolving ST changes, signs of shock/arrhythmias
o Early (<24h) if high-risk
o Within 72h if lower risk
Definitive management options in UA/NSTEMI?
Revascularisation
o CABG
o PCI
Offer UFH in cardiac catheter lab to patients receiving fondaparinux and undergoing PCI
Other management
o Bed rest 48 hours with cardiac monitoring
o Admit for 4-7 days
General discharge advice to people after NSTEMI?
o Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise rehab if patient wishes o Resume sexual activity when comfortable to do so, usually after 4 weeks o Physical exercise – gradual increase o Mediterranean diet best o Reduce alcohol to recommended limits o Stop smoking o Offer follow-up with cardiologist
Secondary prevention following NSTEMI? (5)
Atorvastatin 80mg (lifelong)
ACE-I (lifelong) & Beta blocker (12 months)
Offer when haemodynamically stable and titrate up to maximum tolerated dose
Aspirin 75mg OD (lifelong)
Ticagrelor 90mg BD (12 months)
Initial management of STEMI?
o IV Morphine 5-10mg + IV metoclopramide 10mg
o Oxygen High Flow 15L/min
Only if SpO2 <94% when aiming for 94-98% or people with COPD to aim 88-92% until ABG available
o Nitrates GTN spray (if BP >90)
Sublingual
IV or buccal glycerol trinitrate given if pain unbearable
o Aspirin 300mg PO loading-dose (then 75mg OD)
Subsequent management of STEMI?
- Discuss with cardiology before next drugs:
o Ticagrelor 180mg/Clopidogrel 300mg
12 months
o Beta-blocker
Metoprolol PO if hypertensive/tachycardia/LV function <40%
- Eligibility for Coronary reperfusion therapy (primary PCI or fibrinolysis)
Indications, anticoagulation and procedure of coronary angiogram and primary PCI in STEMI?
Indications
• STEMI
• Presentation <12 hours of symptoms onset
• Delivered <120 minutes of time fibrinolysis could be given
PCI + Anticoagulant
• UFH or LMWH (enoxaparin) if primary PCI (prior treatment of ticagrelor)
• Bivalirudin if primary PCI (prior treatment aspirin and clopidogrel)
Procedure
• Thrombus aspiration
• Stent used where clinically appropriate
Indications, procedure and CI of fibrinolysis in STEMI?
Indications
• Present <12 hours of onset of symptoms
• Primary PCI cannot be delivered within 120 minutes of when fibrinolysis can be given
Alteplase/Reteplase + Fondaparinux/LMWH
• ECG within 60-90 minutes
o If residual ST elevation – offer immediate coronary angiography with PCI
• Consider coronary angiography if stable after fibrinolysis
CI
• Previous intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke <6m ago, GI bleeding <1 month, Bleeding disorder, Aortic dissection, recent surgery/trauma <3weeks
Advice on discharge following STEMI?
o Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise rehab if patient wishes o Resume sexual activity when comfortable to do so, usually after 4 weeks o Physical exercise – gradual increase o Mediterranean diet best o Reduce alcohol to recommended limits o Stop smoking o Offer follow-up with cardiologist
Secondary prevention following STEMI?
o Atorvastatin 80mg (lifelong)
o ACE-I (lifelong)
Offer when haemodynamically stable and continue indefinitely
Titrate dose upwards every 24 hours until maximum tolerated
o Aspirin 75mg OD (lifelong)
o Beta-blocker (12 months)
Offer when haemodynamically stable and titrate up to maximum tolerated dose
o Ticagrelor 90mg BD (12 months)
Prognosis following myocardial infarction?
o 50% of deaths within 2h of chest pain onset
o Up to 7% die before discharge
o Worse prognosis if elderly, LV failure and ST changes
Complications of myocardial infarction?
o Cardiac arrest o Cardiogenic shock o LVF o AF o UA o Papillary muscle rupture – causes mitral regurgitation within 1st week (inferior infarct) o Bradycardia o Tachyarrhythmias o Pericarditis o Dressler’s Syndrome 1-3 weeks post-MI Late pericarditis Fever Pericardial effusion
Causes of pulmonary oedema?
- LV failure (post-MI or IHD)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Arrhythmias
- Malignant hypertension
- ARDS (trauma, malaria, sepsis)
- Fluid overload
- Nephrotic syndrome
Symptoms and signs of pulmonary oedema?
- Symptoms
o SOB, orthopnoea
o Pink frothy sputum
- Signs o Distressed, pale, sweaty, sitting forwards o Tachycardia, tachypnoea o Pink frothy sputum o Raised JVP o Fine lung crackles
Initial investigations of pulmonary oedema?
o ECG o CXR Cardiomegaly, bilateral shadowing, Kerley B lines, blunting of costophrenic angles o Bloods (FBC, U&E, troponin) o Urinalysis o ABG o BNP Rule out heart failure if BNP <100 (or N-terminal pro-BNP <300)
Further investigations of pulmonary oedema?
o Transthoracic Echo if stable with acute LV failure
Management of pulmonary oedema?
Sit patient up Oxygen 15L/min via Non-rebreathe mask ABG CXR IV access Bloods – FBC, U&E, LFT, CRP, troponin, BNP, Echo ECG – treat arrhythmia Furosemide 40-80mg IV bolus/infusion (larger doses needed in renal failure) Specialist advice before giving: • Diamorphine IV slowly • GTN spray • Isosorbide dinitrate IVI to keep BP >90mmHg
Further management of pulmonary oedema?
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) if oxygen and diuretics do not improve condition
Once stable, what management is needed in pulmonary oedema?
Weigh daily decrease weight 0.5kg/day
Repeat CXR
Change to oral furosemide
Pacing?
Treatment after stabilisation of LV failure?
o Beta-blocker
o If reduced ejection fraction:
ACEi
Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist)
Follow up after acute heart failure?
o Specialist HF clinic in 2 weeks
Definition of hypertension? Stages of hypertension? What is white coat hypertension?
- Persistently raised arterial blood pressure
- Based on two separate readings
- Classification
o Stage 1 Hypertension – clinic BP ≥140/90 and subsequent ABPM/HBPM ≥135/85
o Stage 2 Hypertension – clinic BP ≥160/100 and subsequent ABPM/HBPM ≥150/95
o Stage 3 Hypertension – clinic BP ≥180/120 - White coat effect – persistently high BP where ABPM is >20/10 less than clinic readings
Epidemiology of hypertension?
- 30% of adults in UK
- More common in Afro-Caribbean
- Increases with age
Aetiology of hypertension?
- Primary Hypertension has no identifiable cause (90% of hypertension)
- Secondary Hypertension
o Conn’s adenoma, renovascular disease, phaeocytochroma, Steroids, Cushing’s
o Drugs, alcohol
o Thyroid disease - White Coat Hypertension
o Raised BP when measured during consultations with clinicians but normal in ‘non-threatening situations’
Risk factors of hypertension?
- Age
- Sex – males more
- Ethnicity
- Genetics
- Social Deprivation
- Smoking, alcohol, excess salt, obesity, lack of exercise
- Anxiety and emotional stress
Symptoms of hypertension?
o Usually asymptomatic
o Secondary causes may give other symptoms
Phaeocytochroma – sweating, increased HR
Signs of hypertension?
o LVH, retinopathy, proteinuria
o In end organ damage:
CVS
• Loud second heart sound, LV heave, 4th heart sound
Retina
• Grade 1 – Tortuous arteries with silver wiring walls
• Grade 2 – AV nipping
• Grade 3 – Flame haemorrhages, soft cotton wool exudates
• Grade 4 – Papilloedema
Investigations and management of that in primary care of hypertension?
- If blood pressure ≥140/90, take second reading and record lower
- If BP between 140/90-180/120, confirm with ABPM/HBPM:
o 24-ABPM at least 2 measurements per hour taken during waking hours (14 values a day) and take average
o HBPM record BDS, 2 readings seated and 1 minute apart, ideally 7 days – discard first day values
Investigations to perform whilst waiting for confirmation of hypertension diagnosis with ABPM/HBPM?
Assess QRISK2 – 10-year risk of CVD
Fundoscopy
Dipstick Urine - Haematuria
Urine Sample - Albumin/creatinine ratio
Bloods - U&Es, fasting lipids, HbA1c
ECG
Diagnosis of hypertension?
o Clinic BP >140/90 +
o ABPM or HBPM average >135/85
When to refer hypertension for same-day assessment with specialist?
o BP ≥180/120 with signs of papilloedema and/or retinal haemorrhage or new-onset confusion, chest pain, signs of heart failure, AKI
o Suspected phaeocytochroma (labile or postural hypotension, headache, palpitations, abdominal pain, diaphoresis)
Management of postural hypotension?
- If postural hypotension (systolic falls >20mmHg when standing)
o Review meds and follow-up
o If persistent then refer to cardiology
Lifestyle advice given in hypertension?
o Diet and Exercise – discourage excessive coffee/caffeine, encourage keeping sodium low
o Stress management
o Smoking
o Alcohol consumption
Management of people with Stage 1 hypertension and <40 years old?
o Consider, seek evaluation of secondary causes
When to offer antihypertensives in hypertension?
- Offer antihypertensives after ABPM/HBPM for:
o Stage 1 Hypertension (≤80 years) with 1 of following:
Target organ damage, established CVD, renal disease, diabetes, ≥10% QRISK2
Stop taking OCP recommend
Consider in Stage 1 if >80 and >150/90 or <60 with QRISK <10%
o Stage 2 Hypertension - If severe hypertension:
o Start antihypertensive immediately
Drug management in hypertension?
If <55 or T2DM
ACEi/ARB (ARB for Afro-Caribbean)
If >55, do not have T2DM or Afro-Caribbean or any age without T2DM:
CCB
If still not controlled:
ACEi/ARB + CCB
If still not controlled:
ACEi/ARB + CCB + Thiazide-like diuretic (indapamide)
If still not controlled:
ACEi/ARB + CCB + Thiazide-like diuretic + further diuretic (low-dose spironolactone if K<4.5 or high dose TLD if K>4.5, or alpha or beta blocker)
Aims of BP in hypertension?
o Age <80 (ABPM/HBPM 5 less in each)
Clinic BP ≤140/90
o Age 80 and above (ABPM/HBPM 5 less in each)
Clinic BP ≤150/90
o Type 1 Diabetic
135/85 mmHg
130/80 mmHg - If albuminuria or 2 or more features of metabolic syndrome
o Type 2 Diabetic
Clinic BP ≤140/80
Follow up in hypertension?
o How?
Clinic BP
Measure standing and seated BP in hypertension with – T2DM, symptoms of postural hypotension or age >80
o When?
High normal – 5-yearly
If only lifestyle measures advised – after 3 months
Well-controlled – Annually
Monitor response to treatment – 4 weeks after starting drug
Initiation and monitoring of ACEi/ARBs in hypertension?
o ACEi
Ramipril, lisinopril, perindopril
Oral, start at 2.5mg and titrate up to maximum 10mg dose, change dose after 4 weeks
Take first dose before bed to reduce systematic hypotension
Check U&Es before treatment, repeat 1-2 weeks into treatment and after changing dose
o ARB
Losartan, candesartan
Used when ACEi cough not tolerated
Oral dose, 50mg initially and then titrate up to maximum dose over weeks
First dose before bed
Check U&Es before treatment, repeat 1-2 weeks into treatment and after changing dose
Initiation and monitoring of CCBs in hypertension?
Amlodipine, nifedipine
May get ankle swelling
Oral, daily, 5-10mg – swallowed whole and not crushed
Check pulse and ECG before treatment
Initiation and monitoring of thiazide-like diuretics in hypertension?
Indapamide
Oral, 2.5mg daily
Take tablet in morning to prevent diuresis in sleep
Measure U&Es before starting, at 2-4 weeks and any change in dose
Complications of hypertension?
o Heart Failure
o CVD/CVA
o Chronic Kidney Disease
o Peripheral arterial disease
Definition of chronic heart failure?
- Impaired ability of heart to maintain circulation of blood due to structural/functional impairment of ventricular filling or ejection