CCS HF (2021 + 2017) Flashcards
When should patients be fully uptitrated for LV enhancement therapy?
3-6 months
When to consider Vericiguat?
LVEF < 40% and symptoms with recent hospitalization
What level of K+ would you hold or reduce MRA?
> 5.6
What renal function was excluded in EMPEROR reduced? DAPA HF?
-20
-30
What level of GFR drop would you expect after SGLT2 inhibitor start?
15% (reversible, good for renal function in long term)
What eGFR was excluded in VICTORIA trial? LVEF?
> 45%
<15
When should Digoxin be used in HF?
1) Afib control
2) Sinus but with symptoms despite maximal medical therapy
When to assess LVEF after titration of LV enhancement therapy?
3 months
5 markers/Diagnostic tests that predict HF?
-Abnormal ECG
-BNP
-Increased CXR ratio
-Elevated resting HR
-Microalbuminuria
When to get echo after HF presentation? After clinical significant event?
-2 weeks
-30 days
6 toxic agents for CMO?
-Heavy metals
-Chemotherapy
-ETOH
-Cocaine
-Amphetamines
-Steroids
-Radiation
6 Endocrine causes of CMO?
-Thyrotoxicosis
-DM
-Adrenal insufficiency
-Cushing’s
-Pheochromocytoma
-Acromegaly
4 nutritional causes of CMO?
Thiamine
Selenium
Carnitine
Vitamin D
Name 5 Chemotherapeutic agents that cause CMO?
-Anthracycline
-Tratzumab
-Bleomycin
-Cyclophosphamide
-Adriamcyin
What are 6 heavy metals that can cause CMO?
-Gold
-Silver
-Mercury
-Cobalt
-Iron
-Chromium
BNP HF likely vs unlikely ? NT Pro BNP?
<100 or >400
< 50 -> < 300, >450
50-75 -> < 300, > 900
>75 -> < 300, >1800
What are BNP rule out for outpatient? NT BNP?
BNP < 50
NT BNP < 125
Target dose of Carvedilol? Ivabradine?
-Carvedilol 25mg BID (50 bid if weight > 85kg)
-Ivabradine 7.5mg bid
How to manage K5.5-5.9? >5.9
-Continue RAAS inhibition at half of previous dose, recheck in 72 hours. If still > 5.5 -> stop at least one agent. restart when less than 5.
-Stop all, go get ECG/ER, restart less than 5
What are the 7 INTERMACS stages?
1) Crashing and Burning
2) Progressive decline on inotropes
3) Stable but inotrope dependent
4) Resting symptoms
5) Exertional intolerant
6) Exertional limited
7) Advanced NYHA III
Exclusions for K, SBP and eGFR for PARADIGM trial?
K > 5.2
SBP < 100mmhg
eGFR < 30
What is histopathology of ARVC according to revised task force criteria?
-Residual myocytes < 60%, with fibrous replacement of the RV free wall myocardium in 1 or more sample, with or without fatty replacement of tissue on EMB
What is echo + MRI criteria for ARVC with task force?
-Echo: Regional RV akinesia/dyskinesia, RV dilatation, FAC < 33%
-CMR: RVEDV > 110, RVEF 40%
ECG criteria for ARVC by revised task force? (2)
-Inverted T waves in right precordial leads (V1-V3) in individuals (need V4 too if RBBB present)
-Epsilon wave
What trial showed that omega 3 (PUFAs) in HF NYHA II-IV resulted in 8-9% RRR in death/hospitalization?
-GISSI 3
What is side effect of PUFA?
bleeding
5 differences between LVH/HCM vs. RCM (Demographics, Prevalence, Comorbidities, changes on biopsy)
LVH/HCM: Female > male, higher prevalence, comorbidities (HTN, DM), mild DD vs severe), no changes on biopsy
What are 4 mechanisms of Anthracycline induced CMO?
- ROS generation
- Transcriptional change in myocyte ATP pathway
- Decreased mRNA expression, reduced contractility
- Toposiomerase IIB interference
6 therapy associated risk factors for anthracycline CMO?
-Doxorubicin (not epirubicin)
-IV administration
-High peak concentrations
-Irradiation
-Concurrent use of toxic med (Tratzumab, Paclitaxel)
-Cumulative dose: Doxo cut offs- 400, 550 , 700,
What is the mechanism of CMO for Tratzumab?
-Inhibition of HER2 signalling might interfere with growth and signalling of cardiomyocytes and might induce mitochondrial damage
5 criteria to have Primary prevention ICD?
-LVEF < 35%
-NYHA II-III
-1 month post MI
-3 month post revascularization
-3 months post GDMT
List 8 criteria for DC from Heart Function clinic (need 2 for DC)
-NYHA 1 or 2 for 6-12 months
-Optimal therapy
-Reversible causes of HF controlled
-Having access to FP with expertise in HF management
-Adherence to optimal HF therapy
-No hospitalization for > 1 year
-LVEF > 35%
-Primary care provider has access to urgent specialist reassessment