IM-Cardio Flashcards
-Asymptomatic proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome
- Hepatomegaly, macroglossia
-cardiomyopathy (restrictive)
-Peripheral/autonomic neuropathy
- Waxy skin thickening, easy brusing
Dx?
Amylodosis
Fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and LE swelling in the absence of pulmonary edema, Dx? manifestation of?
R-sided heart failure ( predominant manifestation of restrictive cardiomyopathy)
what therapy is the preferred treatment to prevent coronary artery disease in a patient with who have inducible ischemia when a reversible defect is noted
antiplatelet therapy
What is the guideline for statin therapy for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease age < or =75
High-intensity statin
What is the guideline for statin therapy for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) age >75
Moderate-Intensity statin
What is the guideline for statin therapy for LDL > or = 190 mg/dL?
High-intensity statin
What is the guideline for statin therapy for Age 40-75 with diabetes?
10-years ASCVD risk > or= 7.5%
High-intensity statin
if the risk is < 7.5% moderate-intensity statin
What is the guideline for statin therapy for an estimated 10-year ASCVD risk > or = 7.5% is
Moderate to high intensity statin
Signs of venous overload (3)
- JVD, ascites, pedal edema
defined as lack of the typical inspiratory decline in central venous pressure, and presence of a pericardial knock
Kussmaul’s sign
Pericardial knock is
early heart sound after S2 (MIddiastolic sound)
3 main causes of constrictive pericarditis
- idiopathic or viral pericarditis
- Cardiac surgery or radiation therapy
- Tuberculous pericarditis (in endemic areas)
- Fatigue & dyspnea on exertion
- peripheral edema and ascites
- JVD
- Pericardial knock
- Pulsus paradoxus
- Kussmaul’s sign
Constrictive pericarditis
Diagnostic findings for constrictive pericarditis (3)
- ECG show A-fib or low-voltage QRS complex
- Imaging shows pericardial thickening & calcification
- Jugular venous pulse tracing shows prominent x & Y descents
The most common cause in developing countries and endemic areas such as Africa, India and China like constrictive pericarditis
Tuberculosis
Common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in young adults
Viral myocarditis
Causes of acute limb ischemia (3)
- Cardiac/arterial embolus
- Arterial thrombosis
- Iatrogenic/blunt trauma
3 risks for aortic dissection?
- Hypertension
- Marfan syndrome
- Cocaine use
Severe, sharp, tearing chest or back pain
aortic dissection
> 20mm Hg variation in systolic blood pressure between arms
Aortic dissection
It is responsible for almost 50% of the aortic dissections seen in patients age <40
Marfan syndrome
Pt with worsening fatigue and irregular heart rate is
atrial fibrillation
__ score is recommended for assessment of stroke risk inpatient with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
CHAzDS2-VASc score
Diagnosis and follow up for a patient with fibromuscular dysplasia
- Noninvasive preferred (CT, Duplex US)
- Catheter-based digital subtraction arteriography for a patient with inconclusive noninvasive testing
- Medically tx pt, follow up BP & Cr q 3-4 months and Renal US q 6-12 months
The most common lower extremity edema cause
Chronic venous insufficiency
Initial tx for chronic venous insufficiency
Leg elevation
exercise
compression therapy
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During Valsalva (Strain phase) what happens physiologically to preload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Preload- decreases
LV blood volume- decreases
Murmur intensity- increases
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During abrupt standing what happens physiologically to preload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Preload- decreases
LV blood volume- decreases
Murmur intensity- increases
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During nitroglycerin administration what happens physiologically to preload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Preload- decreases
LV blood volume- decreases
Murmur intensity- increases
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During sustained handgrip what happens physiologically to afterload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Afterload- Increases
LV blood volume- Increases
Murmur intensity- decreases
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During squatting what happens physiologically to afterload & preload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Afterload & preload- Increases
LV blood volume- Increases
Murmur intensity- decreases
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM); During passive leg raise what happens physiologically to preload, LV blood volume, and murmur intensity
Preload- Increases
LV blood volume- Increases
Murmur intensity- decreases
The only time you can do a physiological maneuver to increase both preload and afterload is by
squatting
EKG with diffused ST elevation and PR depression
Pericarditis
Diastolic decrescendo murmur
Aortic regurgitation
Sudden SOB and chest pain, elevated left atrial and ventricular filling pressures & acute pulmonary edema. Dx? possible cause?
Acute mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle displacement in MI
Ascending aortic aneurysms are most often due to _____ or ______
Cystic medial necrosis
Connective tissue disorder
On Chest x-ray, are mediastinal silhouette (widened), increased aortic knob, and tracheal deviation
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
The addition of a fibrate to a statin is rarely indicated because
- increased SE, myopathy
- lack of proven CV benefit
In a pt with hypertriglyceridemia (150-500), the first line of pharmacologic therapy is
High-intensity statins
Pt placed on Statin and have known CV disease or high risk what other therapy is recommended?
- Lifestyle modifications (Wt loss, moderate alcohol intake, increased exercise)
What happens to
- CI
- PCWP
- RV preload
in Tension pneumothorax & Cardiogenic shock (MI)
Tension pneumothorax
- CI- LOW
- PCWP- LOW
- RV preload- LOW
Cardiogenic shock (MI)
- CI- Very LOW
- PCWP- HIGH
- RV preload-HIGH
an IV drug user with bacterial endocarditis will have what kind of valvular issue and what is the murmur?
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Holosystolic murmur with inspiration
Pt treated for the hypertensive emergency with nitroprusside got confused, high lactate, sz and coma?
Cyanide toxicity
SE of nitroprusside
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia on peripheral blood smear of a pt with scleroderma renal crisis with acute renal failure will show
- fragmented RBC (Schistocytes) and Thrombocytopenia
What is the amount of alcohol intake that puts pat at risk for hypertension
> 2drinks a day or binge drinking (> 5 drinks in a row)
Lab findings in poor prognostic factors in systolic heart failure (3)
- Hyponatremia
- Elevated pro-BNP levels
- Renal insufficiency
ECG findings in poor prognostic factors in systolic heart failure (2)
- QRS duration > 120msec
- LBBB block pattern
Echocardiography findings in poor prognostic factors in systolic heart failure (4)
- Severe LV dysfunction
- Concomitant diastolic dysfunction
- Reduced right ventricular function
- Pulmonary hypertension
Associated conditions in poor prognostic factors in systolic heart failure (3)
- Anemia
- A fib
- Diabetes mellitus
Arrthymias that is most specific for digitalis (digoxin) toxicity
Atrial tachycardia with AV block
Exertional dyspnea Fatigue A-fib signs of heart failure What valvular problem can that be?
Mitral regurgitation
Holosystolic murmur heard best at the apex with radiation to the axilla
Mitral regurgitation
Mitral facies -pinkish-purple patches on cheeks
Mitral stenosis
Loud S1, loud P2 if pulmonary hypertension
Mitral stenosis
Opening snap-high-frequency early diastolic sound
Mitral stenosis
Mid-diastolic rumble-best heard at the cardiac apex
Mitral stenosis
CXR- Pulmonary blood flow the to upper lobes, dilated pulmonary vessels, left atrial enlargement, flattened left heart border
Mitral stenosis
ECG: P mitrale (broad and notched P waves), atrial tachyarrhythmias, RVH (Right ventricular hypertrophy)- tall R waves in V1 & V2
Mitral stenosis
TTE - MV thickening/calcification/decreased mobility, coexisting MR
Mitral stenosis
Name the 3 clinical features of Mitral stenosis
- Dyspnea, orthopnea, PND, Hemoptysis
- A-fib, systemic thromboembolism
- Voice hoarseness from recurrent laryngeal nerve compression due to LAE (Ortner syndrome)
Hypertension (headaches, epistaxis), Claudication of extremities,
Brachial-femoral pulse delay,
Upper & lower extremity bp differences,
Left interscapular systolic or continuous murmur
Coarctation of the aorta
on Chest X-ray
- Inferior notching of the 3rd and 8th ribs
- “3” sign due to aortic indentation
Coarctation of the aorta
Tx for coarctation of the aorta
- Ballon angioplasty +/- stent placement
- Surgery
Stress testing that examines myocardial contractility that leads to an increase in myocardial oxygen demand due to increased HR includes the use of
- Exercise &
- Dobutamine (Beta-1 receptor agonist)
Stress testing that examines by causing vasodilation and increased blood flow in normal coronary arteries and a relatively small increase in blood flow in stenotic coronary arteries use
Adenosine
- The difference in blood flow allows for diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease due to reduced uptake of radioactive isotope in ischemic myocardium
Pt with SOB when laying flat and bibasilar crackles after noted to have an aortic dissection
Aortic valve insufficiency
What is the tx for acute pulmonary edema (flash pulmonary edema) due to MI?
Diuretics (lasix)
What medication should you avoid in patients with decompensated CHF or bradycardia?
Beta Blockers
Physical examination findings that suggestive of severe aortic stenosis (3)
- Pulsus parvus and tardus
- Single and soft second heart sound (S2)
- Mid-to late-peaking systolic murmur , radiating to the carotids
Delayed (slow rising) and diminished (weak) carotid pulse is called
Pulsus parvus and tardus
Sudden-onset cardiogenic shock with hypotension, biventricular failure, and new harsh holosystolic murmur with a palpable thrill at the left sternal border 3-5 days after MI
Rupture of interventricular septum
After MI, Right ventricular failure involves
- Time course?
- what coronary artery?
- Clinical findings? (3)
- EKG findings?
- Acute
- RCA
- Hypotension, clear lungs, Kussmaul sign
- Hypokinetic RV
After MI, Papillary muscle rupture involves
- Time course?
- what coronary artery?
- Clinical findings? (3)
- EKG findings?
- Acute or 3-5 days
- RCA
- Severe pulmonary edema & new holosystolic murmur
- Severe mitral regurgitation with a flail leaflet
After MI, interventricular septum rupture involves
- Time course?
- what coronary artery?
- Clinical findings? (3)
- Echo findings?
- Acute or 3-5days
- LAD or RCA
- Chest pain, new holosystolic murmur, biventricular failure, shock
- Left-to-right ventricular shunt & increase in 02 level from RA to RV
After MI, Free wall rupture involves
- Time course?
- what coronary artery?
- Clinical findings? (3)
- EKG findings?
- within 5 days- 2 weeks
- LAD
- Chest pain, shock, distant heart sound
- Pericardial effusion with tamponade
After MI, left ventricular aneurysm involves
- Time course?
- what coronary artery?
- Clinical findings? (3)
- EKG findings?
- Up to several months
- LAD
- Subacute heart failure & stable angina
- Thin & dyskinetic myocardial wall
A secondary cause of hypertension with elevated serum creatinine and abnormal urinalysis (proteinuria, RBC casts)
Renal parenchymal disease
A secondary cause of hypertension with severe HTN after age 55, recurrent flash pulmonary edema or resistant HF, a rise in serum cr, abd bruit
Renovascular disease
A secondary cause of hypertension with early provoked hypokalemia, slight hypernatremia, HTN with adrenal incidentaloma
Primary aldosteronism
A secondary cause of hypertension with paroxysmal elevated bp with tachycardia, pounding headaches, palpitations, diaphoresis, HTN with an adrenal incidentaloma
Pheochromocytoma
A secondary cause of hypertension with central obesity, facial plethora, proximal muscle weakness, abd striae, ecchymosis,, amenorrhea/erectile dysfunction, HTN with adrenal incidentaloma
Cushing syndrome
A secondary cause of hypertension with fatigue, dry skin, cold intolerance, constipation, wt gain, bradycardia
Hypothyroidism
A secondary cause of hypertension with hypercalemia (polyuria, polydipsia), kidney stones, neuropsychiatric presentation
Primary hyperparathyroidism
A secondary cause of hypertension with differential hypertension with brachial-femoral pulse delay
Coarctation of the aorta
Syncope triggered by prolonged standing or emotional distress, painful stimuli, prodromal symptoms (Nausea, warmth, diaphoresis)
Vasovagal or neurally mediated syncope
Syncope triggered by cough, micturition or defecation
situational syncope