Quiz #3 Flashcards
CHA2DS2-VASc
CHF (1) HTN (1) Age > 75 (2) DM (1) Stroke/TIA (2) Vascular dz (1) Age 65-74 (1) Sex female (1)
Tx for Atrial Fibrillation w/o LV dysfunction or HF
Beta blocker
Amiodarone
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Tx for Atrial Fibrillation w/ LV dysfunction or HF
Beta blocker, Digoxin, Amiodarone
Anticoagulation Options for Positive CHA2DS2-VASc Score
Warfarin
Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
Treatment for Stage B HF Patients
ACE/ARB
Beta Blockers
Treatment for Stage C HF Patientst
ACE/ARB
Beta Blockers
Diuretics
Aldosterone antagonist (Spironolactone)
Examples of diuretics
HCTZ Chlorothiazide Furosemide Torsemide Bumetanide Spironolactone
Preferred Beta Blocker for HF Treatment
Metoprolol
Carvediolol
Preferred ACE Inhibitor for HF Treatment
Enalapril
Preferred diuretic for HF treatment
Furosemide (Lasix)
Symptoms of Heart Failure
Fatigue Shortness of Breath Orthopnea PND Chronic cough
Physical Exam Signs of Heart Failure
Pedal Edema Jugular Venous Distention Ascites S3 Gallop/S4 Gallop Crackles in lungs
Secondary Causes of Hypertension
Renovascular Dz Hyperaldosteronism Pheochromocytoma Cushing's Dz Sleep Apnea Coarctation of the Aorta
Fundoscopy findings from long term HTN
Cotton Wool Spots
Hard Exudates
AV Nicking
Copper Wiring
Steps for Statin Use Algorithm
- 21 y/o and candidate for statin use?
- Clinical ASCVD?
- LDL >/= 190?
- Diabetic?
- ASCVD Risk > 7.5% and 40-75 y/o?
10 Year ASCVD Risk Calculator Components
Age 40-75 Diabetes Sex, Race Smoker Total Cholesterol, HDL Systolic Blood Pressure Treated for HTN?
High Intensity Statins
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Rosuvastatin 20 mg
Moderate Intensity Statins
Atorvastatin 10 mg Rosuvastatin 10 mg Simvastatin 20-40 mg Pravastatin 40 mg Lovastatin 40 mg
Low Intensity Statins
Pravastatin 10-20 mg
Lovastatin 20 mg
Symptoms of spontaneous pneumothorax
Dyspnea
Chest pain
Diminished breath sounds