CV Flashcards
1
Q
severe heart failure
A
hyponatremia
2
Q
PC:
- widened mediastinum and pleural effusion with amylase
A
boerhaave
3
Q
dx vasovagal syncope
A
tilt table test
4
Q
situational syncope
A
post-micturition
coughing fits
5
Q
postural orthstatic hypotension sensitive marker of hypovolaemia
A
INCREASE BUN: Cr
6
Q
3 things that increase survival for SCD secondary to v fib
A
- defib
- CPR
- prompt arrhythmia analysis
7
Q
cold water on face, sudden palpitations
A
PSVT
8
Q
elderly get orthostatic hypotension because
A
decrease baroreceptor responsiveness
9
Q
tx of FMD
A
angioplasty and stent
10
Q
initial tx of pulmonary HTN
A
loop + ACE
11
Q
stop 48hrs before cardiac stress test
A
- beta blockers
- CCBs
- nitrates
12
Q
stop 12hrs before cardiac stress test
A
caffeine
13
Q
death in peripheral vascular disease
A
MI
only 1-2% get amputation
14
Q
symmetrical blue digits
A
NA vasospasm
15
Q
use dependence– Class IC
A
enhanced effects with higher HR
