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Structure of an atherosclerotic plaque

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Lipid, Necrotic core, Connective tissue, Fibrous “cap”

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Stimulus for an atherosclerotic plaque

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Adhesion- Chemoattractants released from leukocytes

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Examples of non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis

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Age, gender, race, family history, Type 1 diabetes

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Examples of modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis

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smoker, lack of exercise, weight, (borderline) type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- smoking

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Releases free radicals, nicotine + CO into the body/blood
-These damage endothelial cells

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- hypertension

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Increased pressure 🡪 increased damage of the wall

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- diabetes

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-High glucose levels in the blood
-Increased Free radicals
-Increased oxidation of LDLs 🡪 means they get stuck
-Loss of nitric oxide (NO)
-Which normally allows relaxation of vessel + increased flow
-Promotes platelet aggregation

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- cholesterol

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High LDLs
-Can pass in and out of the arterial wall in excess, accumulates in arterial wall, undergoes oxidation and glycation

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- Obesity

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Increases proinflmmatory cytokines

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Risk factor for atherosclerosis- Exercise

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-Helps rebalance of low- and high-density lipoproteins
-Reduces blood pressure

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Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis

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  1. Endothelial cell dysfunction
  2. High levels of LDL in the blood
  3. Inflame (activate) endothelial cells (leukocytes)
  4. Macrophages take up lipid to form foam cells
  5. Foam cells
  6. Formation of a fatty streak in intimal layer
  7. The activated macrophages (release products - cytokines and growth factors)
  8. Smooth muscle proliferation (to intima) around the lipid core 🡪 formation of a fibrous cap (collagen)
  9. Plaque either: -Occludes lumen 🡪 angina
    -Ruptures
    -Result of inflammatory conditions
    -When the plaque ruptures
    -Platelets adhere and clotting process begins
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Role of macrophages in atherosclerosis

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take up lipid (oxidised LDLs) to form foam cells (inflammatory response)

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Main 3 coronary arteries to be occluded

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-LAD (left anterior descending)
-Right coronary A
-Left circumflex

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Role of foam cell in atherosclerosis

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-Promote migration of SMCs from tunica media 🡪 tunica intima
-When foam cells die 🡪 Lipid content released 🡪 plaque growth

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Secondary preventative measures- atherosclerosis

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Statin, antihypertensive, diabetes control (meds, carbs intake), social prescribing

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Primary preventative measures-atherosclerosis

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Exercise more, eat more healthily, stop smoking

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Define anaphylaxis

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Anaphylaxis a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction which is likely when both of the following criteria are met:
-Sudden onset and rapid progression of symptoms.
-Life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems usually associated with skin and mucosal changes

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Symptoms of anaphylaxis

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Occurs within minutes and lasts 1-2 hours
Vasodilation
Increased vascular permeability
Bronchoconstriction
Urticaria (hives)
Angio-oedema (rapid, oedema, or swelling, of the area beneath the skin or mucosa)

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Common triggers of anaphylaxis

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Foods, venom (bee/wasp stings), drugs, contast agents

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Common triggers of anaphylaxis- Foods

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peanuts, pulses, tree nuts (brazil nuts, almond, hazlenuts), fish and shellfish, eggs, milk, sesame

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Common triggers of anaphylaxis- Drugs

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antibiotics, opoids, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants (Baclofen, Diazepam), contrast agents (used in x-rays)

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Pathophysiology of anaphylaxis- Sensitization phase

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  • Exposure to allergen results in IgE for the allergen binding to mast cells and basophils, they are primed to react for the next time the cells come into close proximity with the allergen
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Ig that mediates type 1 hypersensitivity reactions

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IgE mediated

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IgE antibodies

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formed to an antigen (or allergen), with an individual’s tendency towards making IgE being determined by factors including: genetics, T cell responsiveness and antigenic burden

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Pathophysiology of anaphylaxis- re-exposure phase phase

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-Re-exposure to allergen causes cross-linking of IgE on the cell surfaces causes rapid (mast cell) cellular degranulation and liberation of a number of chemical mediators (most importantly histamine)
- Reaction of antigen with IgE on mast cells also stimulates synthesis and release of platelet activating factor (PAF), leukotrienes and prostaglandins

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Mediators released from mast cell degranulation

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preformed molecules histamine, protease enzymes, proteoglycans and chemotactic factors

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Physiologic responses to the release of anaphylaxis mediators

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Smooth muscle spasm in the respiratory and GI tracts
Vasodilation- makes you feel hot and itchy
Increased vascular permeability
Stimulation of sensory nerve endings
Increased mucous secretion and increased bronchial smooth muscle tone, as well as airway oedema
Cardiovascular effects result from decreased vascular tone and capillary leakage

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Physiologic responses to the release of anaphylaxis mediators- CV effects

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Cardiovascular effects result from decreased vascular tone and capillary leakage. Hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope and shock can result from intravascular volume loss, vasodilation and myocardial dysfunction, increased vascular permeability can produce a shift of 35% of vascular volume to the extravascular space within 10 minutes

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H1 receptors action

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-Vasodilation, hypotension, and flushing are mediated by H1 receptors
-H1 receptors alone mediate coronary artery vasoconstriction, tachycardia, vascular permeability, pruritus (itchy skin), bronchospasm, and rhinorrhoea (runny nose)

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H2 receptors action

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H2 receptors increase atrial and ventricular contractility, atrial chronotrophy, and coronary artery vasodilation

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Rapid assessment for anaphylaxis- ABCDE

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Airway: look for and relieve airway obstruction. Remove any traces of allergen
Breathing: look for a treat bronchospasm and signs of respiratory distress
Circulation: colour, pulse, BP
Disability: assess whether responding or unconscious (AVPU)
Exposure: assess skin with adequate exposure, but avoid excess heat loss

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When to consider anaphylaxis

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when there is compatible history of raid-onset severe allergic-type reaction with respiratory difficulty and/or hypotension, especially if there are skin changes present

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1st line treatment for anaphylaxis

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IM Adrenaline (epinephrine)

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Adrenaline (epinephrine) action for treatment of anaphylaxis

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Stimulation of beta1-adrenoceptors: positive ionotropic (force of heart contraction) and chronotropic (heart rate) effects on the heart
Stimulation of beta2-adrenoceptors: reduces oedema and brocnhodilates
Attenuates further release of mediators from mast cells and basophils by increasing c-AMP(cellular signal induction) and so reducing the release of inflammatory mediators

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Why give IV fluids after an anaphylactic shock

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To help restore the circulating volume and therefore the stroke volume thus increasing the cardiac output

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Action of Chlorphenamine after initial resus for anaphylaxis

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Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine which blocks the Histamine 1 receptor thus blocking the action of the histamine released during anaphylaxis

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Action of Hydrocortisone after initial resus for anaphylaxis

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Suppresses prostaglandin and leukotriene mediators, inflammatory cell recruitment and migration are inhibited and vasoconstriction reduces leakage from the blood vessels

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Explain why a second dose of adrenaline might be required for treatment of anaphylaxis

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Adrenaline has a short half life therefore a second dose may be required if the symptoms of not initially respond or get worse

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What blood test will you need to take to confirm an anaphylactic shock

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Serum mast-cell tryptase can be measured in cases of anaphylaxis. Tryptase is the preferred marker for demonstrating mast-cell degranulation

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Risk factors for anaphylaxis

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Middle to older age
Previous anaphylaxis.
Allergies or asthma.
Certain other conditions- These include CVD and an irregular accumulation of a certain type of white blood cell (mastocytosis)

Phase 2a Lecture Notes (14 decks)

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