Chronic CAD Flashcards
1
Q
If pain persists what do you give? -Chronic CAD
A
RANOLAZINE
2
Q
Indications for CABG?
A
Three vessels >70% occluded
2 vessels + diabetic
2-3 vessels + low ejection fraction
Left main occluded 50-70%
3
Q
greater than 7.5% 10 year risk mortality reduction?
A
Statins
4
Q
LDL target in CAD?
A
<70
5
Q
Who gets a statin?
A
CAD PAD Aortic disease Carotid disease 10-year risk >7.5% Cerebral disease Diabetes + LDL>100
6
Q
When to use PCSK9 inhibitors?
A
When LDLD remains elevated (it is a n injectable). It lowers LDL massively and also in patient with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Evolocumab, Alirocumab.
7
Q
What is contraindicated with sildenafil?
A
Nitrates. Hypotension danger!
