IM Cardio Flashcards
A-fib
EKG of A-fib
narrow QRS complex
no P wave
chaotic activity of atria
irregular R-R intervals
4 types of a-fib
- Paroxysmal: <7days
- Persistent: >7days, requires termination
- Permanent: AF > 1 yr
- Lone: any of the above w/o evidence of hrt dz
Mgmt of stable a-fib rate control
B-Blockers: metoprolol
CCB: Diltiazem
Digoxin: pts w/hypotension or CHF
Options for A-fib rhythm control
DCC: direct current cardioversion (synchronized cardioversion)
When would you use DCC over pharm tx?
AF <48hrs
OR
post 3-4 wks of anticoag & TEE showing no atrial thrombi
OR
If you dont want to use DCC: **start IV Heparin, cardiovert w/in 24hrs & anticoag for 4 wks**
Pharma rhythm control meds
IFSA
Ibutilide
Flecainide
Sotalol
Amiodarone
“IFSA”
Main focus of A-fib meds
control Heart rate
reduce clotting
Other tx options for a-fib
Pacemaker
RF ablation(Av node ablation): maze–> need pacemaker with this
CHA2DS2-VASc Criteria topics
Congestive Hrt failure
HTN
Age >75y/o
DM
Stroke, TIA, Thrombosis
Vascular Dz: prior MI, aortic plaque, peripheral art dz
Age 65-74
Sex F
Which 2 categories of CHA2DS2-VASc Criteria have 2 points?
Age >75 y/old
Stroke, TIA, thrombus
tx for greater than or equal to 2 on CHAD2DS2-VASc criteria
mod-high risk = chronic anticoag
anti-coag agents used for a-fib
NOAC: lower rates of major bleeding, dec. risk of ischemic stroke, do not need to check INR
Ex: Dabigatran, “abans”
Warfarin indications: severe CKD, CI to NOAC (HIV pts), monitor INR goal of 2-3
Dual A-platelet therapy: ASA + clopidogrel –> only ise if pts annot be tx with anti-coag.
Class I Angina Pectoris
angina with unusually strenuous activity
no limitations on activity
Class II Angina Pectoris
W/prolonged/rigorous activity
slight limitation of physical activity
Class II Angina Pectoris
angina with usual daily activity
Marked limitation of Phys. activity
Class IV Angina Pectoris
angina at rest
unable to carry out any physical activity
stable angina
relieved by rest /nitroglycerine
unstable angina
more frequent sxs, increasing sxs, present at rest
Any new onset murmur w/fever is…
infective endocarditis
IVDA w/endocarditis will affect which valve and what bacteria?
staph aureus tricuspid
non IVDAs will affect which valve and what bacteria is it?
strep viridans and mitral valve
What 3 things do you see in infective endocarditis?
- Roths spots: hemorrhage in the retina with a white center
- Janeway lesions: arise from infected microemboli
- Osler Nodes: small tender subcutaneous nodules on digits
what is the INITIAL study for infective endocarditis?
TTE
what is the diagnostic method of choice for infective endocarditis?
echocardiography
infective endo tx
IV PCN and ceftriaxone
leading cause of mitral valve stenosis and valve replacement
rheumatic heart dz
Major Jones criteria
carditis
polyarthritis
chorea, subcutaneous nodules, erythema marginatum
minor jones criteria
fever
arthralgia
elevated ESR
ASO titer test
pts with rheumatic heart may develop what?
a fib
cpx of aortic stenosis
right 2nd ICS radiates to carotids and down to border of apex
syncope
dyspnea
angina on exertion
CHF
dx of PAD
A-B Index
doppler US
angiography (if surg required)
what is ABI?
ratio of systolic ankle BP/brachial systolic BP
if <0.9 = PAD
tx of PAD
anti-platelets
if severe: stent placement
ABI <0.9 indicates what?
ABI < 0.4 indicates what?
< 0.9 = > 50% stenosis
<0.4 = ischemia
can present with lower extremity edema, varicosities, increased pigmentation, and venous stasis ulcers
Venous Insuff
normal range of ABI
0.91–1.3
MCC of PAD
atherosclerotic disease
gold standard for PAD
If limb is threatened - contrast arteriography
PE: cool extremity with absent or diminished pulses
What dz
PAD
classic triad of AS
chest pain, dyspnea, and syncope