History Flashcards
1
Q
What is important to ask about with palpitations?
A
Alcohol and caffeine
Symptoms should be self-limiting and suggest no compromise.
2
Q
What are important cardiovascular risk factors?
A
- HTN
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Diabetes
- FHx of cardiac disease
- Smoking
3
Q
What things can you ask in a history of palpitations?
A
- Rate and rhythm - ever recorded pulse? Ever feel you’re having a missing/extra heartbeat?
- Duration and frequency - how often, how long, worst episode, able to stop by straining or holding breath?
