Risk Factors Flashcards
1
Q
What is used to control HTN?
A
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
2
Q
What is the percentage of risk reduction with ASA
A
~20% relative risk reduction of secondary stroke/other vascular events.
3
Q
What is the relative risk reduction of Aggrenox ER (ASA/dipyridamole) in secondary stroke prevention
A
30% better than ASA alone
4
Q
Name the antithrombic or anticoagulant meds used in secondary prevention
A
ASA Aspirin/dipyridamole (Aggrenox) Plavix ASA/Plavix combo Coumadin
5
Q
What is recommended for pts with symptomatic internal carotid stenosis of 70-99% by NASCET criteria
A
Carotid endarecterectomy.
6
Q
Is surgery recommended for symptomatic carotid stenosis is 50-69%?
A
No
7
Q
What is the INR goal for afib pts when treating with oral anticoagulants?
A
2.0 - 3.0
