random heart stuff

Question 1

definition of malig htn

Answer 1

severe htn assoc with retinal hemorrhages, exudates and/or papilledema

Question 2

what is hypertensive encephalopathy?

Answer 2

htn + cerebral edema

Question 3

what is hypertensive emergency?

Answer 3

marked htn + malignant htn or hypertensive encephalopathy

Question 4

criteria for starting statins

Answer 4

clinically sig atherosclerotic dz (ACS/MI, angina, coronary or other art revasc, stroke/TIA, PAD)
- LDL >/- 190, 40-75 yo W/DM, estimated 10 year ASCVD risk >/= to 7.5%

Question 5

wht is one of the most common causes of dilated cardiomyopathy with 4 chamber dilation?

Answer 5

VIRAL myocarditis!!

Question 6

how do you treat someone with acute cocaine intox and heart sx?

Answer 6

benzos!

Question 7

ACS in cocaine users should be treated with…?

What should be avoided?

Answer 7

• antiplatelets, nitrates and PCI

DO NOT USE BETA BLOCKERS! (unapposed cocaine-induced alpha agonist activity –> worsened vasoconstriction)