Conditions - Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Conventional Tx for Atrial Fibrillation (Mnemonic)
A
Anticoagulation
B-Blockers (rate control)
Cardiovert/CCBs
Digoxin (refractory cases)
2
Q
What scoring guidelines are used to estimate stroke risk in Atrial Fibrillation? What score is (+)?
A
CHA2DS2VASc 2+ CHF (1) HTN (1) Age >75 yo (2) DM (1) CVA/TIA (2) Vascular dz (1) Age >65-74 (1) Sex category female (1)
3
Q
College aged man “passed out” while playing bxb and had no prodromal SSx of seizure. Cardiac exam is unremarkable, EKG shows slurred upstroke of QRS. What are the next best steps?
A
Dx: WPW
Tx: No vigorous physical activity, Procainamide for arrhythmias, refer for electrophysiology study
