Cardiovascular Probs Flashcards
1
Q
CAD- Sx
A
- Chronic, stable angina
- Tight, squeezing
- Midsternal, radiates to L arm, shoulder
- Angina at rest
- Retrosternal chest pain refractive to NG
2
Q
CAD- Dx
A
- EKG
- Troponin
3
Q
CAD- Tx
A
- Ballon angioplasty
- Stent
- CABG
4
Q
Vascular heart disease- Sx
A
- Dyspnea at rest
- Murmurs
- Fatigue
- Palpable thrills
5
Q
Vascular heart disease- Dx
A
- Echo
6
Q
Vascular heart disease- Tx
A
- Surgical valve repair
7
Q
Thoracic aortic aneurysm- Sx
A
- Asymptomatic until rupture
- Crushing chest pain radiating to back and flank
8
Q
Thoracic aortic anuerysm- Dx
A
CT with contrast
9
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Sx
A
- Palpable, pulsitile abd mass
- Asymptomatic until ruptured
- Tender to palpation
10
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Dx
A
- US
11
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Tx
A
- Endovascular repair with grafting
12
Q
Mesenteric ischemia- Sx
A
Severe, poorly localized abd pain
- Unresponsive to opiates
- Pain out of proportion
- N/V/D
- Shock and peritonitis
13
Q
Mesenteric ischemia- Dx
A
- Arteriography
14
Q
Mesenteric ischemia- Tx
A
- Resection of gut and mesentery
- Tx within 12 hrs
