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Sudden Death- Cardiac Flashcards

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What is long QT syndrome?

A

Torsades de Pointes triggered by adrenaline (stress, sport, shock)

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What risk increases with severity of QT prolongation?

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Sudden death

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AD form of long QT syndrome?

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Romano-Ward syndrome

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AR form of long QT syndrome and what additional feature does it have?

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Deafness

Jervell and Lange-Neilsen Syndrome

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Diagnosis of long QT syndrome?

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QT >480ms on repeat ECG

or genetic mutation known

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Management of long QT syndrome?

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Avoid drugs (antimicrobials, antidepressants, antiemetics, antipsychotics, methadone)
Triggers- strenuous exercise, loud noise
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What is short QT syndrome?

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Mutation in cardiac K channels

QT <300ms

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Presentation and treatment of short QT syndrome?

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Young children

ICD implantation

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What does Brugada syndrome cause?

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ST elevation and RBBB in V1-3

Can become VF/VT

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Triggers of Brugada syndrome?

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Rest/sleep
Fever
Excessive alcohol
Large meals

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What is CPVT?

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Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

VT/SVT due to adrenaline

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Investigation of CPVT?

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NORMAL ECG/ECHO

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Management of CPVT?

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Avoid sports, stress etc.
Beta blockers
ICD implantations
Flecainide

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Pathophysiology of Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome?

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Accessory pathways prevent normal delay in AV conduction

Leads to VF

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ECG of Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome?

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Short PR interval

Delta wave

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Management of Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome?

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Ablation of accessory pathways

17
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What is ARVC?

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

- myocytes replaced with fibro-fatty tissue leading to RE-ENTRY

18
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Management of ARVC?

A 
Avoid competitive sport
Beta blocker
ICD implantation
Amiodarone
Catheter ablation

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