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)

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2
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What’s a risky side effect of statins

A

Rhabdomylosis

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3
Q

Protein C deficiency make one higher likelihood of doing what?

A

Clotting

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4
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Treatment for Protein C deficiency

A

Unfractionated heparin and Anticoagulation for life

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5
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What is the most common cause of hypercoagulability with a risk factor of being from european descent?

A

Factor V leiden mutation

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6
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Diagnostic and labs for Factor V

A
  1. Activated protein C resistance Assay is POS
  2. Confirm with DNA testing
  3. Normal PT/PTT
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