Other Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Angina not controlled on a B-blocker
A
Add a long acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (amlodipine)
2
Q
Angina initial management
A
B-blocker or rate limiting calcium channel blocker (verapamil)
(As per co-morbidities and preference)
3
Q
AF with HD instability
A
Cardiovert
4
Q
AF onset <48 hours, HD stable
A
Rate or rhythm control
5
Q
AF onset >48 hours (or uncertain), HD stable
A
DOAC and consider cardioversion in 3 weeks minimum
6
Q
Anticoagulation following cardioversion for AF?
A
Lifelong if high risk of stroke (CHADSVASC)
7
Q
Persistent painless ST elevation following recent MI cause?
A
Left ventricular aneurysm
8
Q
QRSIK threshold for offering a statin
A
> 10%
9
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