FMED Flashcards
What is the definitive diagnosis for myocarditis?
Endomyocardial biopsy- will show infiltration of lymphocytes with myocardial tissue necrosis
What gallop is heard with DCM?
S3
What is the management of DCM?
- Treat underling issues
- Ace inhibitors first line (reduce afterload by vasocdilation)
**may cause diuretics, BBs, or digoxin
On myocardial biopsy, there is myocyte hypertrophy and disarray with interstitial fibrosis. What is the diagnosis?
HCM
What is the primary difference between non-obstructive and obstructive HCM?
In non-obstructive HCM, the hypertrophy is lower on the septum and does not block valves. In obstructive, the hypertrophy is higher and obstructs the aortic and mitral valve
You hear a systolic ejection murmur that increases with valsalva and standing and decreases with squatting and isometric hand grip. What is the most likely cause?
HCM
What are the 1st line options for symptomatic management of HCM?
Beta blockers or Non-dihydropyridine CCBs
What is the most common cause of RCM?
Amyloidosis
Periorbital purpura and heart failure is pathognomonic for what condition?
Cardiac Amyloidosis
What should you consider if you see bi-atrial enlargement on echo?
RCM
What is the treatment for stress cardiomyopathy?
- immediate similar to acute MI, resolve trigger
- At Dc, ASA, BB, and ACEI until LV fully recovers
- Anticoagulation minimum of 3 months
How do you determine LVH on EKG?
- If S in V1/V2 + R V5/V6 >35
- R in aVL >11
- R in 1 + S in III >25
How do you determine RVH on EKG?
- RAD
- R>S in V1
- S>R in V6
What are the two shockable rhythms?
V fib and pulses Vtach
In what lead in the P wave normally negative?
AVR
What is the recommended treatment for persistent sinus tach in the setting of ACS?
Beta blockers
What is sick sinus syndrome?
Dysfunction of the sinus node that leads to a combination of sinus arrest with alternating paroxysms of atrial tachyarrythmias and bradyarrhythmias
What is the recommended treatment for sick sinus syndrome?
- If stable, nothing
- If unstable, atropine
- Long term therapy, permanent pacemaker or defibrillator
What is first degree heart block?
- Often a normal variant, when atrial impulses are delayed
- Prolonged PR >.20 seconds and all P waves are followed by a QRS
What is Wenckebach heart block?
- Second degree block type 1 (Mobitz 1)
- Progressive PR lengthening until a QRS is dropped
What is the treatment for Mobitz 1?
- If asymptomatic, no treatment
- If symptomatic, atropine and pacemaker is definitive
What is Mobitz II?
- Interruption of electrical impulses at the AV node resulting in occasional non-conducted impulses, commonly seen in structural heart disease
- Constant PR interval before and after non conducted beat
What is the management for Mobitz II?
Initial: transcutaneous pacing or atropine if symptomatic
-Definitive: Pacemaker because it often progresses to 3rd degree heart block
How do you determine RBBB on EKG?
- QRS >0.12
- M shaped RR’ in V1
- Wide S wave in lead 1 and V6
How do you determine LBBB on EKG?
- QRS >0.12 seconds
- Wide R wave in Leads 1 and V6
What is the recommended treatment for atrial flutter?
Stable: Vagal maneuvers, beta blockers, or Non-DP CCBs
What criteria is used to determine if a patient with non-valvular atrial fibrillation needs to be on anticoagulation?
CHA2DS2-VASc criteria
What is Wolff-Parkinson white syndrome?
- Pre-excitation syndrome that is a type of AV reciprocating tachycardia (pSVT)
- Accessory pathway is bundle of Kent
What is the treatment for stable Wolff-parkinson white?
Procainamide
What are some of the adverse effects of quinidine?
- Increased QT and torsades
- Diarrhea
- Cinchonism (loss of hearing, angioedema, vertigo, tinnitus)
What is the DOC for acute ventricular arrhythmias?
Lidocaine
What is the treatment for Torsades?
IV mag sulfate
What are some of the side effects of amiodarone?
- Pulmonary toxicity and fibrosis
- Neuro toxicities (tremor, ataxia, Blue/grey skin
What is the MOA of Amiodarone?
-Block potassium channels and prolong repolarization, widening the WRS and prolongin the Qt interval
What is the recommended outpatient regimen for stable angina?
Daily aspirin, BB, nitro, and daily statin
Which artery is typically associated with anterior infarctions?
LAD