Palpitations II Flashcards
1
Q
Major risk factors for ASCVD
A
Low HDL
Diabetes
Current smoking
2
Q
4 Ps of pain that decrease likelihood of ACS
- Also one S
A
Pleuritic Pulsating Positional Palpation Stabbing
3
Q
Angina in women is much more likely to be
A
Atypical
4
Q
What type of symptoms are more common for women with ACS?
A
Prodromal symptoms
5
Q
What are prodromal symptoms for ACS
A
Fatigue Dyspnea Neck and jaw pain Palpitations Nausea and Vomiting Indigestion Back pain Dizziness Numbness
6
Q
What is a major difference between treating ACS in men and women?
A
Women are less aggressively treated and have worse outcomes
7
Q
Physical exam for chest pain
A
Cardiovascular Pulmonary Endocrine Hematology- Skin and Eyes Musculoskeletal Psych
8
Q
Studies that are useful to evaluate palpitations
A
ECG Holter monitor Loop recorder Echo CBC TSH Urine Drug Screen
9
Q
When should an exercise stress test be considered
A
Depends on pretest probability
- Depends on age and symptoms of patient
