PAEA Book Flashcards
NY heart associated functional classification of heart disease
I-no limitation no fatigue dyspnea or angina pain
II- slight limitation of physical activity results in symptoms
III- marked limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest but less ordinary activity causes symptoms
IV- Unable to engage in any physical activity
Mechanism of hypovolemic shock and 3 examples
Decreased iV volume
Hemorrhage
Loss of plasma
Loss of fluids and electrolytes
Cardiogenic shock and causes
Defective cardia output, cycle of output
Can be the cause of MI Dushythmias HF Defects in the septum Myocarditis Hypertension Cardiac contusion Rupture of ventricular septum Cardiomyopahties
What is and examples of obstructive shock
Blockage of blood flow into or out of the heart
Tensión pneumothorax
Pericardial tamponase
Obstructive valvular disease
Pulmonary problems
Massive PE
Examples of distributive shock
Increase/excessive vasodilation
Examples include Septic shock SIRS Neurogenic shock Anaphylaxis
Third space sequestration would be an example of
Hypovolemic shock
Also see this with loss of plasma or shock caused by hemorrhage
Loss of fluid and electrolyte Balcance
Anything that depletes intravascular volume
What is neurogenic shock
This is a type of distributive shock that is also seen with SEPSIS and anaphylaxis
Spinal cord injuries and adverse effects or spinal anesthesia
This occurs from interruption of the sympathetic vaso motor input after a high cervical spinal cord injury
Can have arteriolar dilation
Can have venodilation causes pooling in the venous system and decreases venous return and cardiac output
How would neurogenic shock differ from other types of shock in terms of symptoms
Extremities are often warm in contrast to the usual sympathetic vasoconstriction induced coolness in hypovolemic or cardiogenic shock
Treatment for neurogenic showcase
Similar to relative hypovolemic and the loss of vasomotor tone
Excessive volumes of fluid may be required to restore normal hemodynamics if given alone
Once rule out hemorrhage can use nerepi or a pure alpha adrenergic agent (phenyephrine) may be necessary to augment vascular resistance and maintain an adequate MAP
Hypoadrenal shock
The normal host response to illness, operation, or trauma requires that the adrenal glands hypersecrete cortisol in excess of that normally required
This happens in the settings in which unrecognized adrenal insufficiency complicates the host response to the stress induced by acute illness or major surgery
This can be seen with administration of chronic steroids
Diagnoses of adrenal insufficiency is established with
ACTH stimulations test
What is the treatment of hypoadrenal shock
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 4mg IV
This agent is preferred if empiric therapy is required because, unlike hydrocortisone, it does not interfere with the ACTH stimulation test
Septic shock is post commonly asssociated with
Gram-negative and gram-positive sepsis in persons at extrémese of age and persons IC
Do studies for a pt is suspected shock
CBC Type cross Electrolytes Glucose Urinalysis Serum creatinine
These help in determining the cause
ECG, CXR, cardiac biomarkers, BNP
LACTATE
What level of lactic acidosis indicates hyperlactatemia
Metabolic acidosis
Anaerobic metabolism
2-4
What level of lactic acidosis comes with a 75% mortality
5
Inotropes for shock
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
What are the preSSRIs commonly used in shock
Norepinephrine
Vasopressin
Dopamine
Phenylephrine
Definition of orthostatic HTN
Greater than a 20 mm hg drop in systolic BP or a drop of greater than 10 mm Hg in diastolic between supine and sitting
If no change in pulse occurs with orthostatic HTN consider
Medication cause
Parkinson
Shy-drager syndrome
Peripheral neuropathies (diabetic autonomic neuropathy)
How is hypertensive urgency defined
Systolic BP greater than 220 or systolic greater than 125
How is a hypertensive urgenytreated
Must be treated within hours
First line is nicardipine pls esmolol
Nitroglycerin plus beta blocker (if myocardial ischemia is present)
Alternative HTn treatment Enalapril Diazoxide Trimethaphan Loop diuretics
What is the treatment for hypertension in pregnancy
Nicardipine or labetelol
What is HTN emergency
Strikingly elevated above 220 or above 130 with sign
Encephalopathy Nephropathy Intracranial hemorrhage Aortic dissection Pulmonary edema Unstable angina MI Preeclampsia Eclampsia
When is the window of treatment for hTn emergency
BP must be treated within 1 hour to prevent progression of end organ damage or death
Malignant hypertension
Must also be reduced within 1 hour
Strikingly elevated
Usually seen with papilledema
Either nephropathy
Encephalopathy
Complications of untreated HTN
Cardiovascular Cerebrovascular Dementia Renal disease Aortic dissection Atherosclerotic complications
Prehypertension is defined as
120-139
80-90
What a re the loop medications
How do they work for HTN and what do you need to be careful of
These include
Thiazides
And hydrochlorothizide
These reduce plasma volume and peripheral resistance
Need to monitor potassium and other electrolytes
What are the beta adrenergic anatagonist
What a re they and how do they work
AKA beta blockers
These decrease heart rate
Reduce cardiac output
Reduce mortality after MI and heart failure
What pts would you use a beta blocker with and what medication would
Most effective in younger white patients use with caution in diabetes or pulmonary disease
How doe ACE inhibitors work?
Inhibit bradykinin
Degradation
Stimulates synthesis of vasodilating prostaglandins
Reduce mortality after MI in heart failure
Ace inhibitors are the drug of choice in
CKD
DM
CCB is the drug of choice in
Elderly and black patients
When would you use a alpha adrenergic antagonist
Alfuzosin
Or a alpha adrenergic anatagonist
For lowering peripheral vascular resistance
chronic bronchitis
blue bloater
cyanosis
hypoxemia
hypercapnia from the constant presence of peripheral edema
from cor pulmonale (peripheral edema)
chronic cough with large amounts of sputum
ephysema
cachectic appearance without
cyanosis
pursed lip breathing
pink puffer
use of accessory muscles for respiration
shortness of breath is manifested by the pursed lip breathing and the use of accessory muscles of respiration
how do you diagnose COPD
PFT
will see a decrease in FEV1/FVC
no reversibility
can also check a ABG if FEV1<50%
ALL pts should be screened for alpha anti triptin 1 deficiencys
tx copd
SABA PRN
add LAMA
tiotroprium
+LABA (olol)
whata re some of the systmic manifestations of COPD
hyerpcoagulability (stroke , PE, DVT, atrophy)
weight loss osteoperosis skin wrinkling anemia fluid retention
infarction
arrhytmia
congestive heart failure
ddx of COPD
HF asthma tb Bronchiectasis anemia cystic fibrosis neoplasm PE Obliterative bronchiolitis diffuse panbrochiolitis sleep apnea hypothyroidism nueromuscular dz
TREATMENT
corticosteroids
o SpO2 88-88
prevention
Inhaled steroids are reserved for patients copd
with either ≥2 exacerbations annually or FEV 1 <50% of predicted. The role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD is controversial.
what are the absolute CI to thrombolytic therapy
suspected AD
active bleeding
any prior cerebral hemorrhage
intracranial neoplasm
cerebral aneurysm or
arterovenus malformation
ischemic cerebrovascular
accident within 3 mo
relative CI to thombolytic therapy in acute MI
bleeding diatheses coagulopathy
major surgery within 3 wk
puncutre of noncompressible vessel or other bleeding within 2 wk
hemorrhage within 6 mo
proliferative retinopathy
active PUD
history chronic severe poorly controlled HTN (>180)
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
pericarditis s/p STEMI tx
ASA
NOT steroids
most common presentation of myocarditis
flu prodrome
dyspnea -72
chest pain -32
arrhytmias -18
chest pain is pleuritic or positional whenever the pericardium is involved
may have recent flu like syndrome
severe, diffuse and acute with sudden CHF symptoms–?> shock and death
etiologies of myocarditis
MCC IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIED VIRAL COXSAXIE B , (adeno, paro, hepatitis c, Coxs, cytomegalovirus, enterovirus)
bacterial (staph aureus, clostridium perfringens, diptheria, mycoplasma)
mycotic (candidia, aspergillus, blastomyces, histo)
parasitic (trypansoma cruzi MCC world wide)
rickettsia rickettsi
disease processes that can lead to myocarditis
rheumatic fever SLE granulomatosis with polyangitis GCA drugs toxins systemic and collagen vascular disease radiation postpartum
drugs that cause myocarditis
cociane emetine doxorubicin sulfonamides isoniazi methyldopa
DDX OF MYOCARDITIS
CLOZAPINE ischemic caridomyopathy acute coronary syndromes valvulopathies infiltrative disease of the myocardium sarcoidosis amyloidosis hemochromatosis chagas
what is the ddx for myocarditis
ischemic cardiomyopathy and other cardiomyopathies
valvulopathies ACS infiltrative disease sarcardoicosis amyloidosis chagas hemacrhomatosis
dx workup for myocarditis
CXR
ECG
MRI
endomyocardial biopsy GOLD STANDARD?
(not very sensitive 10-35%)
mostly looking at cardiac troponin with 89% sensitivity
Increased CK MB
BNP if HF sxs
can do cardiac MRI
tx for nonpharmacological therapy
supportive care
restrict physcial exercise
BB for peds
IVIG
maybe inotropic drugs if severe enough
bed rest
avoid heavy use of alcohol
NSAIDs should be avoided in patients with HF generally given the risk of HF exacerbation and possible risk of icnreased mortality
antiarrhythmics therapy
why don’t you use NSAIDs for patients with heart failure
pt withs HF are dependent
upon vasodilating prostaglandins to maintain renal perfusion and salt and water balance decrease prostaglandin synthesis and, thus, may precipitate fluid retention in patients with heart failure.
in pts with CHF from myocarditis what is the treatment
ACE inhibitor
BB
possible aldosterone receptor antagonist will decrease their mortality in the long term
what are carcinoid tumors and how do they present
rare neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive tract, lungs, and less commonly of the kidneys and ovaries.
skin flushing, wheezing and diarrhea
24-hour excretion of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in the patient’s urine
What medications are used for symptomatic control of carcinoid tumors?
Somatostatin analogues such as octreotide, pasireotide and lanreotide.
———-is the most appropriate selection to use as daily prophylaxis against the anginal pain caused by Prinzmetal (variant) angina.
Amlodipine
treatment for afibb with RVR
intravenous calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil) or beta-adrenergic blockers (metoprolol) are first-line rate-controlling agents for stable atrial fibrillation.
What agents should be avoided in patients with atrial fibrillation and Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome?
AV-nodal blocking agents such as adenosine, calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic blockers, and digoxin. This can lead to cardiovascular collapse due to preferential accessory pathway conduction.
Theophylline is recommended for…. these two dz processes
Theophylline is recommended for pulmonary hypertension and asthma
Name two steroid-sparing alternative medications used for pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Azathioprine and methotrexate.
what are the lab, CXR, and biopsy finding in sarcoidosis
Patient will be an African-American woman
Labs will show hypercalcemia and elevated serum ACE
CXR will show bilateral hilar adenopathy
Biopsy will show noncaseating granulomas
Treatment is steroids
cor pulmonale is the result of
cor pulmonale is the result of pulmonary hypertension associated with diseases of the lung, upper airway, pulmonary vasculature or chest wall. The disease presents as altered structure and function of the right ventricle.
what is the standard lab follow up for a patient on amiodarone
Amiodarone is a class III anti-dysrhythmic drug used to treat many common dysrhythmias. An annual chest radiograph is recommended when patients are on chronic amiodarone therapy.
Several types of pulmonary toxicity may result from chronic amiodarone therapy; however, the most common is a chronic interstitial pneumonitis.
what is the name and the presentation for the acute form of sarcoidosisi
Lofgren syndorme
hilar lymphadenopathy
erythema nodosum
arthritis
RF for aortic dissection>
HTN Advanced age GCA connective tissue disease family hx cocaine abuse iatrogenic pregnancy
MCC of PNA in ED
acute bronchitis
she has been using her albuterol inhaler every 15 minutes for the last four hours without relief. What laboratory abnormality is likely to be found in this patient?
Hypokalemia
put patient therapy for DVT
Enoxaparin
NOT unfractionated heparin ast his requries being hospitalized
A 74-year-old woman presents with complaints of fever, productive cough with bloody sputum, shortness of breath, and headache. These symptoms developed and worsened drastically over the past 3 days. She recently recovered from an influenza infection 1 week ago. Her medical history otherwise includes only well-controlled hypertension. Vital signs on presentation are as follows: T 39°C, HR 106, BP 110/75, RR 30, oxygen sat 95% RA. A chest radiograph is obtained and a subsequent CT scan of the chest demonstrates multiple cavitary lung lesions. Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this patient’s presentation?
staph aureus
necrotizing pneumonia
The most common organism in necrotizing pneumonia, particularly after a viral upper respiratory infection, is S. aureus. Necrotizing pneumonia is known to be caused by a specific S. aureus strain that produces Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL). Often, this infection and the ensuing pneumonia that develops, is preceded by an influenza infection. T
what are the HTN medications that should be given in a AA
thiazides and CCB
the treatment of choice in hemodynamically stable wide-complex tachydysrhythmias in WPW syndrome. E
procainamide is
what does legionella pneumonia look like
associated with water sources pleuritic chest apin bradycardia neurological symptoms hyponatremia relative bradycardia
74-year-old woman with a history of heart failure presents to the ED with shortness of breath. Her vital signs are notable for heart rate 105 beats/minute, blood pressure 180/90 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation of 87 percent on room air. Chest X-ray shows pulmonary edema. You are considering starting nitrates. Which of the following underlying conditions puts the patient at risk of developing nitrate-induced hypotension?
as
The term sick sinus syndrome was coined to describe
The term sick sinus syndrome was coined to describe patients with SA node dysfunction that causes marked sinus bradycardia or sinus arrest.
may manifest in syncope and the treatment is a pacemaker IF SYMPTOMATIC
Permanent pacemaker with AICD
DX of pericarditis involves at least two of the following
typical pleuritic chest pain
pericardial friction rub
suggestive ECG
new or worsening pericardial effusion (Beck’s triad)
what is the treatment for pericarditis
high dose ASA
no NSAIDs if recent bleed MI
CHF
renal failure or
Upper GIB
colchicine secon line
dressler’s colchicineor asaparin
kussmaul’s sign
increase in JVP with inspiration
difference between ECG with acute pericarditis vs pericardial effusion vs constrictive pericarditis
diffuse ST= acute
effusion= low voltage QRS complexes
no classic ECG for contrictive but will see calcification on echo
difference in treatment for pericaridal effusion vs constrictive pericarditis
for pericardial effusion you do pericardiocentesis
for constrictive pericarditis you do a pericardiectomy
RF for PAD
smoking
DM
HTN
hypercholestrolemia
MC presentation of PAD
intermitten claudication (aching pain, cramping, weakness, numbeness, heaviness of the leg induced by exercise and relieved with rest)
critical limb ischemia (>2 weeks) rest pain, or tissue loss with nonhealing ulceration, necorsis or gangrene
acute limb ischemia i
what is acute limb ischemia
<2 weeks onset of symptoms due to poor perfusion of the extremities and further categorized by
viable
threatened
irreversible (sever sensory loss and muscle weakness)
physical findings in PAD
diminished pulse
cool skin temperature of lower extremities
bruits heard over the distal aorta
iliac or femoral arteries
changes in skin color
trophic changes like loss of hair or brittle nails
what is the etiology of PID
atherosclerotic narrowing of the arterial lumen that results in impaired blood flow to the lower extremities
symptoms manifest with exercise as metabolic demand increases
critical limb ischemia may develop gradually fro, progressive atherosclerosis or in a subacute fashion from multisegmental atherothrombosis or atheroembolization
ALI <2 week symptoms and poor profussion
ddx of PAD
vasculitis MSK d/o spina stenosis or nerve root compression peripherla neuropathy raynaud's disease reflex sympathetic dystrophy compartment syndrome DVT popliteal entrapment syndrome direct vascular injury
acute bronchitis is MCC by
adenovirus
PE of chronic bronchitis
rales crackles rhonchi wheezing might change with location of the cough
signs of cor pulmonale (peripheral edema and cyanosis)
CXR of chronic bronchitis
increased vascular markings and enlarged right heart
what might you see on a ecg with chronic bronchitis
cor pulomanle will show right ventricular hypertrophy and right atrial enlargement
potentially MAT
anticholinergic use din COPD pts
what is the name and what are the side effects
tiotropium aka spirivia is a LAMA
it blocks acH mediated bronchoconstriction–> bronchodilation
s/e include dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, difficulty swallowing
tiotroprium is CI in pts with
BPH and glaucoma (because they increase urinary retention and pupillary dilation)
staging of PAD
I: asymptomatic II a: mild claudication II b: moderate severe claudication III: ischemic rest pain IV: ulceration or gangrene
first line for establishing a dx of PAD
ABI
calculated by dividing the highest dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pressure by the highest brachial pressure obtained form eitherthe right or left arm
abnormal is <0.90
normal 1-1.40 at rest
non-compressible/calcified: >1.40
routine screening NOT recommended
PVD vs PAD
pvd is worse with leg dependnecy standing and prolonged sitting
PAD is worse with walking elevation of the leg and cold
better with leg dependency and rest
which type of PVascD has redness with dependency
dependent ubor is seen with PAD
leg ulcers with PVD are seen
medially
uneven margins
leg ulcers wtih PAD
lateral
clean margins
what is statis dermatitis
eczematous rash, thickening of skin and brownish pigmentation
pulses and temp usually normal
seen with PVD
when does rhuematic fever typically occur
usually 2-3 weeks but as late as 5 weeks
most common infection sxs seen in rheumatic fever
carditis 50-70%
arthritis 35-66%
chorea 10-30 %
subcutaneous nodules
major criteria Rheuamtic fever
two major
Joint Oh my heart Nodules Erythema marginatum Sydenham's chorea
minor criteria rheumatic fever
Cafe-CRP increased
A-arthralgia
F- fever
E- elevated ESR
P-prolonged PR
A- anamnesias of rehmatitis
L-leukocytosis
Tx for rheumatic fever
ASA
PNC
corticosteroids
Tx SSS
episodes of dizziness weakness and flushing of the face
pacemaker with AICD
TX Vtach
stbale and unstable
unstable–> synchronized cardiovert
stable–> amiodarone -lidocaine
constrictive pericarditis sxs and tx
right sided heart failure pericaridal knowck
tx
pericardectomy
diuretics
sxs of primary aldsoteronism
HTN
hypokalemia
hypernatremia
metbaolic alkalsosis
ABI for healing ulcers in DM and NOn DM
VENOUS STasis ulcer
.85 DM
.6-.8 NON dm
gold standard of acute arterial occlusion
arteriography
shows length location
degress of occlusion
doppler often used in er
holosystolic murmur heard best at apex radiation to the axilla
mitral valve prolapse MC reason of this (ischemia)
pathophysiology of WPW
accessory pathway that connects atria and ventricles–?electrical signals bypass AV node
short PR interval and wide QRS from DELTA WAVES
in what time span do you need PCI in MI pt
90 minutes or TPA
order of treatment in NSTEMI
1) anti-thrombotic (aspirin, heparin, ADP-inhibitors, GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors, X in)
2) adjunctive (b-blockers, nitrates)
what is the dx test for prinxemetal anginea
coronary angiogram w injection of provocative agents (ergonovine)
ST elevation only tracked while experiencing attack–>why you provac it
what is the PE with mitral stenosis
MCC
sxs
heart sound
MCC is rheumatic heart disease
Right sided heart failure, pulm htn, A-Fib, mitral facies (flushed face)
Diastolic rumble @ apex–>LLD, opening snap
dilated cardiomyopathy clinical presentataion
(ischemic*, genetic, alcohol, postpartum, chemo tox, myocarditis, endocrinopathies, viral)
systolic HF sxs
s3
fatigue
signs of left and right sided CHF lateral displaced mri
what is the tx for dilated cardiomyopathy
Tx: abstinence from alcohol, ACE-I, diuretics, digoxin, B-blockers, salt restriction
stasis dermatitis improves with
elevation and walking
inferior MI leads
- II, III, aVF, RCA
posterior MI leads
ST depression V1, V2
MCC of restrictive cardiomyopathy
amylodosis
dx test with restrictive cardiomyopathy
ECG–>nonspecific with ST seg and T wave abnormalities
Echo–> diated atria and myocardial hypertrophy
amylodosis
CXR–>coronary vascular congestion (normal heart size)
restrictive cardiomyopathy tx
Diuretics–> may be useful if pulm vascular congestion or edema
Patients with ischemic colitis present with
Patients with ischemic colitis present with sudden onset of mild to severe cramping, often on the left side of the abdomen, along with rectal bleeding or bloody diarrhea within 24 hours of symptom onset.
An abdominal CT may demonstrate findings of thickening of bowel wall or free peritoneal fluid
bronchitis symptoms but with fever
think PNA
MCC of bronchitis
viral
cough can be productive or not
do fluids antypyretics rest antitussices bronchodilators Anbx are beneficial in elderly or COPD or IC >7-10
Tx for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
azithromyocin
hypercalcemia and cavitary lesions
squamous cell
Gynecomastia MC with what type of lung cancer
Gynecomastia MC with adenocarcinoma.
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
associated with small cell. Antibodies against calcium-gated channels @ the neuromuscular junction => weakness similar to myasthenia gravis but in Lambert-Eaton, the weakness IMPROVES with continued use.
pulmonary nodule
Age <30, lesions stable more than 2y
Low prob of malignancy (<5%)–> monitor with CT 3 months
intermediate probability of CA with solid lung nodule
Intermediate prob of malignancy (5-60%)–>
biopsy
(transthoracic needle for peripheral lesions or bronchoscopy for central lesions)
PET+–> high CA
VATS
high probability of malignancy
go straight to staging and resection
no bx
gram stain of strep pneumoniae
Strep pneumoniae, gram + cocci in pairs
cam PNA sxs
Sudden onset of Fever, productive cough, purulent, tachycardia/pnea
Bronchial breath sounds, dullness to percussion, increase tactile fremitus, increase egophony
tx of out pt CAM
Tx: outpatient
Primary Options
azithromycin : 500 mg orally once daily on day one, followed by 250 mg once daily for 4 days
clarithromycin : 500 mg orally twice daily
erythromycin base : 500 mg orally four times daily
Secondary Options
doxycycline : 100 mg orally twice daily
(doxycycline or macrolide )
in patient tx of CAM
B-lactam + macrolide or broad spectrum FQ
azithromycin : 500 mg intravenously once daily
– AND –
ampicillin : 1000 mg intravenously every 6 hours or
cefotaxime : 1 g intravenously every 8 hours or
ceftriaxone : 1 g intravenously once daily
OR
levofloxacin : 750 mg orally/intravenously once daily
moxifloxacin : 400 mg orally/intravenously once daily
ICU non pseudomonal
B-lactam + macrolide or B-lactam + broad spectrum FQ
ampicillin/sulbactam : 1.5 to 3 g intravenously every 6 hours more
or
cefotaxime : 1 g intravenously every 8 hours or
ceftriaxone : 1 g intravenously once daily
– AND –
levofloxacin : 750 mg intravenously once daily or
moxifloxacin : 400 mg intravenously once daily or
azithromycin : 500 mg intravenously once daily
is pseudomonal PNA suspected
antipneumococcal, antipseudomonal beta-lactam
(e.g., piperacillin/tazobactam, cefepime, meropenem)
PLUS
ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin.
PNA related to Related to AC and cooling vacs, contaminated water
legionella
CAM
- Add Levofloxacin or Azithromycin if Legionella is suspected.
what symptoms would you expect to see with legionella
GI sxs: anorexia, N/V/D, increased LFTs, hyponatremia
Chronic fibrotic disease 2ry to inhalation of mineral dust (ingested by alveolar macrophages)
Pneumoconiosis
Restrictive lung disease, decreased lung compliance
progressive massive fibrosis; CXR shows small upper lobe nodules and hyperinflation. May have obstructive pattern on PFT.
“coal workers lung