Core Cardiology 2nd hour Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pt benefits most from Statin (3 things)
A
Secondary prevention for known CAD/CVA/PAD
LDL>190
Risky non diabetics (10 yr ASCVD of >7.5)
2
Q
What’s a risky side effect of statins
A
Rhabdomylosis
3
Q
Protein C deficiency make one higher likelihood of doing what?
A
Clotting
4
Q
Treatment for Protein C deficiency
A
Unfractionated heparin and Anticoagulation for life
5
Q
What is the most common cause of hypercoagulability with a risk factor of being from european descent?
A
Factor V leiden mutation
6
Q
Diagnostic and labs for Factor V
A
- Activated protein C resistance Assay is POS
- Confirm with DNA testing
- Normal PT/PTT