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L1: Diagnostics in Cardiology Flashcards

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What are the 2 types of electrocardiography tests?

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12-Lead EKG

Telemetry

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What does an EKG detect?

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-The electrical activity occurring in the heart (series of upward + and downward - deflections)

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When is the use of an EKG indicated?

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  • Most helpful in acute setting, especially ACUTE CHEST PAIN (Angina and MI)
  • Palpitations
  • Screening for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Can evaluate for past myocardial infarction
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What are the contraindications for EKG?

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None

but can be subjective so best to have a baseline for comparison

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How does Telemetry work?

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Continuous EKG monitoring in an inpatient setting

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What are the indications for telemetry?

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Hospital admission for chest pain or possible acute coronary syndrome

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Name the cardiac enzymes.

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  • Troponin

- CK, CK-MB

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How are we able to detect cardiac enzymes?

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Cardiac injury results in disruption of myocyte membrane, therefore cardiac enzymes are measurable biomarkers of cardiac injury

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What does troponin do in the heart?

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  • Regulates muscle contraction

- Cardiac regulatory protein complex that controls the calcium-mediated interaction of actin and myosin

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What are the 2 types of cardiac troponin enzymes?

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cTn I and cTn II

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What are the indications for Troponin measurement?

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  • Preferred method of dx and prognosis in ACUTE MI

- Biomarker of cardiac injury

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Which cardiac enzyme is most sensitive and more specific?

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Troponin&raquo_space;» CK-MB

*If available, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin is preferred

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In what situations would troponin levels increase?

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Cardiac injury:

  • Trauma
  • Surgery
  • Inflammation
  • Infection
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What is important to remember when measuring troponin levels in regards to detecting acute ischemia?

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Always obtain serial enzymes to monitor the rise and fall (remember some pts may have consistently elevated levels)

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What does Creatine Kinase do in the body? Where is it found?

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  • Facilitates movement of high-energy phosphates into and out of the mitochondria
  • Found in a number of tissues (heart, brain, SM)
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Is CK or CK-MB more specific to the heart?

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CK-MB

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What is the onset, peak, and duration of CK (total and MB) levels following cardiac injury?

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Onset: 3-12 hours
Peak: 18-24 hours
Duration: 36-48 hours

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What is the onset, peak, and duration of Troponin levels following cardiac injury?

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Onset: 3-12 hours
Peak: 18-24 hours
Duration*: Up to 14 days (in system longer which is better for testing compared to CK-MB)

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What are the 2 kinds of echocardiography?

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  • Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)

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How does ultrasound work (electrocardiography)?

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  • High frequency sound pulses travel into tissues and sound waves are reflected back to crystal probe (provides 2D image)
  • Gives apical (upside down) view of 4 chamber heart
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What is the primary indication for a TTE? What are some other indications?

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-Primary noninvasive modality for quantitative/qualitative EVAL OF CARDIAC ANATOMY AND FUNCTION

Can also assess for:

  • Wall motion (during or after an MI)***
  • Calculate ejection fraction/systolic function***
  • Eval size of heart chambers
  • Assess diastolic function
  • Evaluate valve structure and function***
  • Detect tumors, masses, or clots in heart
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List some factors that affect the results of a TTE (7)

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  • Chest wall abnormalities/trauma
  • COPD
  • Thick chest wall
  • Excessive movement during exam
  • Obesity
  • Large breasts
  • Posterior cardiac structure view
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When is the most appropriate situation to utilize a TEE?

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When higher resolution images of the POSTERIOR CARDIAC STRUCTURES are necessary

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What is a TEE able to detect? (6)

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  • Clots (left atrial thrombi in pts with afib)***
  • Septal defects or patent foramen ovale
  • Ascending aortic atherosclerosis
  • Aortic dissection
  • Valvular pathology, such as vegetations in endocarditis***
  • Better myocardial motion without as much interference
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What are the contraindications for performing a TEE?
* Overall test has increased complications (requires cardiology and gas man team) - Altered mental status - Compromised cardiorespiratory status - Recent or active esophageal tear or hemorrhage - Coagulopathies - Thrombocytopenia - Esophageal stricture
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What is the purpose of a cardiac stress test?
To monitor the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled environment
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What are the 3 types of stress tests? Are they typically exercise or pharmacologically induced?a
1. EKG stress test (exercise) 2. Nuclear stress test (pharmacologic) 3. Stress echocardiogram (pharmacologic)
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What are the indications for cardiac stress tests? (3 main)
- Eval of exertional chest pain*** - Known CHD with new/worsening sx*** - Newly diagnosed heart failure or cardiomyopathy*** - Risk stratification of ischemic heart disease - Determine exercise capacity - Patients with prior coronary revascularization - Pts with valvular heart disease - Surgical clearance (non-cardiac)
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What are the contraindications for any form of cardiac stress testing?
- Uncontrolled cardiac or vascular issue - Aortic dissection - Acutely ill - Uncontrolled hypertension
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Describe an exercise EKG stress test.
- EKG obtained at rest and monitored during exercise | - Patient exercises within protocol to achieve: target heart rate, symptoms, or time limit
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What kind of stress testing can localize ischemia?
Cardiac stress testing with Imaging (exercise EKG unable to do this)
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What are the 2 kinds of radioactive tracers used for nuclear stress testing? Where do they concentrate?
- Technetium-99m agents*** or Thallium - Concentrate in areas of the myocardium with adequate blood flow and living myocardial cells (defect seen w/ hypoperfusion)
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Name the 2 vasodilators and 1 inotrope used in nuclear stress testing.
Vasodilators: - Adenosine - Dipyridamole Ionotropes: -Dobutamine
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What are indications for nuclear stress testing? (5)
- Pt has abnormal resting EKG (EKG stress test nondiagnostic for ischemia) - Assess areas of myocardial ischemia - Determine location and size of injured muscle after MI (1-2 months post MI) - Diagnose coronary artery stenosis - Eval how grafted vessels work post bypass surgery
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What are the indications for a stress echocardiogram?
- Used in the dx of ischemia related to development of WALL MOTION ABNORMALITY with exercise/stress - Known or suspected CAD - Eval of CP, SOB, DOE - Eval of valvular abnormalities - Preoperative risk assessment prior to major surgery
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What pharmacologic agent is often used with a stress echocardiogram?
Dobutamine (increases contractility and HR)
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What are the indications for a Holter Monitor (ambulatory EKG)?
- Eval of syncope, PALPITATIONS - Rhythm record - Heart rate variability - ST segment monitoring
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What is the difference between a holter monitor and event monitor?
Both are ambulatory EKG monitors but holter monitors are continuous recordings while an event monitor is not (pt activates device indicating an event)
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List the length of times a holter monitor, event monitor, and implantable monitor are typically used for.
Holter: 24-48 hours (best when they're having daily sx) Event: 30-60 days (best when sx are weekly-monthly) Implantable: Up to 3 years (best for infrequent sx)
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What is are the indications for use of an implantable cardiac monitor
- Pts with infrequent symptoms | - Pts with suspected arrhythmia but non-invasive testing has been negative or inconclusive
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What is the primary indication for use of a fingertip monitor?
Best for monitoring arrhythmias (such as afib) that are symptomatic (essentially an at home EKG test for pts)
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What are the 2 types of cardiac CT scanning and what are they used to detect?
1. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA): Pt given contrast dye + CT; evaluates presence and extent of CORONARY ARTERY OCCLUSION 2. Coronary CT calcium scan: No IV contrast given; assess for Ca2+ DEPOSITS IN CORONARY ARTERIES and therefore risk of MI
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What are the major applications of a cardiac CT scan (in general)?
- Useful for evaluation of less mobile structures (like the thoracic aorta and pericardium as opposed to heart structures) - Detection of AORTIC DISSECTION - Detection of CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM deposition (atherosclerosis) - Detection of presence and extent of CAD
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What are the contraindications for a cardiac CT scan?
- Allergy to contrast dye | - Severe renal insufficiency
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What is the modality of choice for assessment of the functional and tissue properties of the heart?
Cardiac MRI -Typically used for complicated and advanced disease patients, after eval with first-line testing, such as echocardiography
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What are the indications for a cardiac MRI?
- Myocardial disease - Valvular disease - Pericardial disease - Cardiac tumor - CAD - Myocardial perfusion
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What are the contraindications for a cardiac MRI?
-Metal or electrical implants, devices, or foreign bodies
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing CAD?
Cardiac catheterization/coronary angiography (pinpoints location and extent of occlusion)
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What are the indications for use of cardiac catheterization/coronary angiography?
- Known/suspected CAD - Atypical chest pain - Before valve surgery in patient with chest pain or EKG changes *Docs use this to put in balloons/stents

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