Peer teaching must knows Flashcards
What ECG changes would be found in pericarditis?
Saddle shaped ST & PR depression
What ECG changes would be found in hyperkalaemia?
Tall tented T waves & pathological Q waves
What ECG changes would be found in hear attack?
STEMI = ST elevation Non-stemi = nothing
What ECG changes would be found in angina?
STRESS ECG for stable
ST Depression
What ECG changes would be found in atrial fibriliation?
Absent P wave, irregularly irregular
What is the classic pericarditis pain?
Pain when lead down, alleviated by leaning fowards
What is the heart murmur associated with mitral regurgitation?
Pansystolic
What is the heart murmur associated with mitral stenosis?
Early diastolic
What is the heart murmur associated with mitral valve replacement?
Early systolic click
What is the heart murmur associated with aortic stenosis?
Ejection systolic crescendo-decrescendo
What is first line anti-hypertensive for over 55s/Afro Carribeans?
Amlodipine - calcium channel blocker
When do you treat hypertension?
160/100
or
140/90 with symptoms
Are thiazide-like diuretics first line?
No
What is first line anti-hypertensive for under 55s/non-Afro Carribeans?
-Prils/-sartans = ACEi/ARB
Eg. ramipril/candesartan
What is the pharmocologcal name for GTN spray?
Isomorbide mononitrate
What is the mode of action of NSAIDs?
Inhibit COX - inhibits production of thromboxane A2
What is the mode of action of warfarin?
Prevents vit. K soluble clotting factors.
What is the mode of action of heparin?
Inhibits thrombin and factor Xa
What are hand presentations of infective endocarditis?
- Janeaway lesions
- Oslar nodes
- Splinter haemorrages
- Clubbing
What is the equation for CO?
CO = HR x SV