PANCE Prep- Cardiology Part 2 Flashcards
What creates S1, S2, S3, S4 and what disease are associated with them. What creates split S2
S1- MV and TV closure (loudest at apex)
S2- AV and PV closure (loudest at base)
S3- right after S2, passive ventricular filling striking overly compliant ventricle
-Systolic HF, DCM, normal in kids and pregnancy
S4- right before S1 when atria contract, blood striking non-compliant LV
-Diastolic HF, HOCM, LVH
Split S2: delayed PV closure
Where do AS and MR murmurs radiate to?
AS- carotids
MR- axilla
Increase or decrease in venous return does what to murmur intensities?
Inspiration vs expiration on murmur intensities
how does handgrip and amyl nitrate impact murmur intensity
what two positions accentuate aortic murmurs?
what position strengthens mitral murmurs?
- increase venous return increases ALL murmurs except HCM and MVP–> squatting, leg raise, supine
- decreasing venous returns decreases all murmurs except HCM and MVP–> valsalva, standing
- Right sided murmurs increase w/ inspiration
- Left sided murmurs increase w/ expiration
- Hand grips increases afterload–> increases regurg murmurs (AR and MR) and decreases outflow murmurs (AS, HCM, MVP)
- Amyl nitrate decreases afterload–> decreased regurg murmurs (AR and MR) and increased outflow murmurs
- sitting up and leaning forward makes aortic murmurs stronger
- lying on left side strengthens mitral murmurs
3 Complications of AS and survivals
think AS Complications (ASC)
- Angina (increased O2 demand but fixed CO due to obstructed LV outflow)- 5 yr survival
- Syncope w/ exertion (brain not being perfused adequately)- 3 yr survival
- CHF- 2 year survival
AS murmur description
PE finding, pulse pressure?
How to dx: what might you see on EKG
How to tx: indications and pt education on things/meds to avoid
Systolic ejection murmur, crescendo-decrescendo murmur heard at RUSB that radiates to carotids
PE: pulsus parvus et tardus: small, delayed carotid pulse
narrowed pulse pressure
DX: Echo, EKG: LVH
TX: surgery is ONLY effective therapy
surgery for sxs pts, or asxs SEVERE AS (EF < 50%)
*no medical therapy is truly effective
*AVOID physical exertion,venodilators (nitrates), neg. inotropes (CCB, BB) ANYTHING THAT DEC PRELOAD
AR murmur description PE finding, pulse pressure? What sign is most sensitive for AR? two pulses associated with AR how to dx how to tx
diastolic, decrescendo, blowing murmur at LUSB
PE finding: bounding pulses (due to increased SV)
wide pulse pressure
-Hill’s sign (most sensitive): popliteal artery systolic pressure > brachial artery by 60mmHg
-Water Hammer pulse- swift upstroke and rapid fall of radial pulse accentuated w/ wrist elevation
-Corrigans pulse- similar to water hammer pulse but referring to carotid artery
DX: Echo, cath is definitive
TX:
- surgery only definitive
- afterload reduction with vasodilators (ACEI, ARBs, Nifedipine, Hydralazine)
MS murmur description MC cause of MS 3 main sxs of MS how to Dx how to Tx
-early-mid diastolic rumble at apex esp. in LLD position, OPENING SNAP, prominent S1
MC caused by rheumatic heart disease, also have to think endocarditis and signs
SXS: pulm sxs (dyspnea, hemoptysis, pulm HTN), a-fib, mitral facies (flushed cheeks with facial pallor)
DX: echo (most useful), ekg: shows left atrial enlargement (p wave > 3mm) +/- afib
TX:
- meds- diuretics to manage HF/fluid overload, BB for rate control of a-fib, if appropriate afterload reduction improves forward flow and prevents remodeling of left atrium (ACEI, ARBs),
2) . surgery is definitive
MR murmur description MC cause chronic and acute sxs PE finding how to dx how to tx
-blowing holosystolic murmur at apex w/ radiation to axilla
MC cause is MVP (rheumatic fever developing countries), also ischemia
chronic sxs: HF sxs (DYSPNEA, fatigue), a-fib
acute sxs: pulm edema, hypotension
PE finding: widely split S2
DX: echo (best noninvasive test)- hyperdynamic LV
TX: surgery (try to repair first)- if refractory to medical therapy or EF less than 60%
1. sxs pts who cannot undergo surgery benefit from afterload reducers (ACEI/ARBs, BB) and diuretics
MVP is usually asymptomatic but some may experience what sxs? how do you treat these sxs?
autonomic dysfunction: anxiety, atypical CP, painic attacks, palps–> then tx w/ BB but otherwise no tx is needed
PS murmur description
MC cause of PS
preferred tx
harsh midsystolic ejection cresc-decrecendo murmur at LUSB radiates to neck
PS almost always congenital
TX: balloon valvuloplasty
PR murmur description
MC cause of PR
preferred tx
GRAHAM-STEEL murmur: brief decrescendo early diastolic murmur at LUSB with full inspiration
PR almost always congenital
TX: none needed- well tolerated
TS murmur description
what can TS cause?
preferred tx
mid-diastolic murmur heard at LLSB at 4th ICS, opening snap
can cause right sided HF
TX:
1). meds decrease RA volume overload (diuretics and na restriction)
2). surgery: commissurotomy or replacement if RHF or dec CO
TR murmur description
what sign is seen with TR
preferred tx
holosystolic blowing high pitched murmur at subxyphoid area (L mid sternal border)
-Carvallo sign- increased murmur intensity w/ inspiration
TX:
1). meds- diuretics (volume overload/congestion)
2). surgery for severe TR
describe the pathophysiology of AS MS AR MR
AS: LV outflow obstruction–> fixed CO
-increased afterload–> LVH –> eventual LHF
MS: Obstruction of flow from LA to LV–> increased LA pressure and left atrial enlargement–> Pulm congestion and PHTN
AR: back flow of blood into LV–> LV volume overload with eventual LV dilation and HF
MR: back flow from LV into LA–> increased LA pressure –> increased pulm pressures
__ is 2nd MC cause of ESRD is US
HTN
describe the different grades of retinopathy
I: arterial nicking
II: AV nicking
III: hemorrhages and soft exudates
IV: papilledema
Electrolyte changes and Meds of:
- Thiazide diuretics: 2 cautions, 1 CI
- Loop diuretics: 2 cautions, 1 CI
- K sparing diuretics 1 ADR, 2 CI
- Thiazide diuretics (HCTZ, chlorthalidone, metolazone): HYPOK+, HYPONa+, HYPERCa++, Hyperglycemia, Hyperuricemia (caution w/ gout and DM)
* CI: NO SULFA ALLERGY - Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide): HYPOK+, HYPONa+, HYPOCa++, caution: gout and DM (hyperuricemia and hyperglycemia)
* CI: sulfa allergy, ototoxic - K sparing diuretics: HyperK*, gynecomastia
* CI: renal failure, HYPO Na
When is it best to use ACEI for HTN and what are their SE
- Hx of DM and HTN, nephropathy or systolic Left-sided CHF, post MI–> renoprotective**
SE:
- hypotension w/ first dose
- azotemia/RI
- HYPERK+
- Cough- MC
- angioedema
*CI: pregnancy, lactation, bilateral renal stenosis
What are the 2 types of CCBs and how do they help with HTN?
Dihydropyridines: potent vasodilator w/ little or no effect on cardiac contractility or conduction
ex. Nifedipine and amlodipine
Non-dihydropyridines: affects cardiac contractility and conduction
- used w/ HTN w/ concomitant Afib and used for raynauds
ex. verapamil, diltiazem
SE of CCBs, one for verapamil
2 contraindications
HA, dizziness, LH, flushing, peripheral edema,
Verapamil: constipation
CI: 2nd and 3rd Heart block, CHF
SE of BB, adrs may worsen with what two things
3 contraindications
fatigue, depression, impotence, masked sympathetic sx of hypoglycemia (caution w/ diabetics)
- may worsen PVD or raynauds
- CI: 2/3 Heart block, asthma, decompensated HF
good HTN med to use w/ BPH? how do these meds help with HTN? ADRs?
A1 blockers prazosin terazosin doxazosin *alpha blockade = peripheral arterial dilation ADRs: 1st dose syncope, dizziness, HA
What antihypertensive med should you use to treat HTN w/ comorbid:
- afib
- angina
- post MI
- Systolic HF
- DM
- isolated HTN in elderly
- BPH
- AA
- Gout
- afib: BB or CCB
- angina: BB or CCB
- post MI: BB or ACEI
- Systolic HF: ACEI, ARB, BB, diuretic
- DM: ACEI
- isolated HTN in elderly: diuretic
- BPH: a1 blocker
- AA: thiazide, CCB
- Gout: CCB, Losartan (only ARB that doesn’t cause hyperuricemia)
4 groups: indication for statins
- 40-75y/o with DM 1 or 2 with LDL 70-189
- 40-75y/o w/o DM with LDL 70-189 but 7.5% or greater 10 yr ASCVD
- 21y/o or older w/ LDL 190 or higher
- known atherosclerotic CV disease (MI, stroke, CAD, PAD for example)
Best meds to:
- lower LDL
- Lower TG
- Increase HDL
- lower LDL: Statins
- Lower TG: Fibrates
- Increase HDL: Niacin
what is the only med that is safe in pregnancy to help tx hyperlipidemia? what is the trade off of using this medication?
Bile acid sequestrants
(cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam)
*may increase TGs
PAD signs and sxs
what is leriche’s syndrome
dx: best screening and GS
how to tx
- LE pain/discomfort brought on by exercise or walking and relieved w/ rest: CLAUDICATION
- rest pain in advanced disease
- decreased pulses, atrophic skin changes, dusky red w/ dependent rubor, lateral malleolar ulcers
Leriche’s syndrome: claudication (butt, thigh) + impotence + Decreased femoral pulses
DX:
- ABI BEST SCREENING TEST: +PAD if ABI <0.90
- Arteriography (gold standard)
- hand held doppler- used in ED
TX:
- supportive: first line is exercise, smoking cessation
- Platelet inhibitor: Pletal/Cilostazol most effective medical therapy
* maybe also ASA, plavix - Revascularization: PTA (balloon catheter) ,bypass, endarterectomy
Where do AAA typically occur and what measurement is considered aneurismal
infrarenally
> 3.0cm (>5cm = increased risk of rupture)
How do you dx AAA (three classes of pts)
- Abdominal US- best initial test for asxs pts suspected AAA and for monitoring progression in size
- CT w contrast- best for thoracic aneurysms, sxs stable pts, and for further eval of known AAA
3) . focused beside US- unstable pts with suspected AAA
* *Angiography- gold standard
Screening for AAA
How do you treat/monitor AAAs depending on size?
Screening: one time screening with abd US for men 65-75 yo who ever smoked
- 5.5cm or greater OR >0.5cm expansion in 6 months= immediate surgical repair even if asymptomatic
- > 4.5cm= vascular surgeon referral
- 4-4.5cm= monitor by US q6months
- 3-4cm= monitor by US q1yr
*BB reduces shearing forces and risk of rupture
What is an aortic dissection and where is it is the worst place to have?
tear in the innermost layer of aorta (intima)
65% ascending= highest mortality
What are risk factors of aortic dissections and which one is most important?
- HTN (MOST IMPORTANT)
- age 50-60 (M>F)
- vasculitis
- collagen disorders (Marfan’s)
Tx of aortic dissections
Surgical if: (A needs surgery ASAP)
- Acute proximal (Type A or I II)
- acute distal (type III) w/ complications
Medical management w/ labetolol (SBP 100-120 and pulse <60) for descending if no complications (B or III)
*could use sodium nitroprusside added if needed
What is Buerger’s disease?
what type of person do you suspect this in?
how to dx
how to tx
nonatherosclerotic small and medium vessel vasculitis
-distal extremity ischemia in both lower and upper extremities (foot ulcers + raynauds phenomenon)
young men who smoke w LE ulcers/gangrene
DX: aortography- occlusive lesions of small and medium vessels “corkscrew collaterals” (Gold standard)
2. abnormal Allen test (occlude radial and/or ulnar arteries)
TX:
- STOP smoking (only definitive management of Buerugers)
- Wound care/amp
- CCB for raynauds