Rosh - Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Why should intubation and mechanical ventilation be considered prior to or concomitantly with prostaglandin E1 administration?
A
Prostaglandin E1 administration is frequently associated with apnea.
2
Q
Coarctation of the Aorta
A
Narrowing of descending aorta
Sx: headaches, dyspnea, leg claudication
PE: higher blood pressure in the arms than in the legs, delayed femoral pulse
ECG: LVH
CXR: notching of ribs, 3 sign (indentation of aorta)
Dx: echo
Tx: balloon angioplasty with stent placement or surgical correction
Associated with Turner syndrome, bicuspid aortic valve, and intracranial aneurysms
3
Q
What is the treatment for torsades de pointes?
A
Magnesium 1-2 g intravenous
