UW Q and A Flashcards

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Acute graft rejection (t, histo, rxn, Sx)

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1-4 weeks posttransplant; end-myocardial biopsy-dense infiltrate of mononuclear cells of T-lym; sensitization against foreign MHC antigens; dyspnea on exertion/paroxysmal not dyspnea). Can be humoral rejection-direct immunofluorescence.

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Histo of hypersensitivity myocarditis

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Due to drug therapy, perivascular infiltration w/abundant eosinophils

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Ischemic damage to the donor heart histo

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Patchy necrosis w/granulation tissue

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Chronic rejection of organ

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scant inflammation cells, interest fibrosis, host T, B cells, abs. Months-years.

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5
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MAP during exercises why a modest increase

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Because despite increased CO, SVR decreases due to arteriolar dilation in active muscles -local adenosine, K, ATP, CO2, lactate.

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Collagen subtypes

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Type 1: skin, bone, tendons, ligaments, dentin, cornea, BV, scar (infarct)-OsteogImp; 2- cartilage, vitreous h, null pulp-skew dysplasias; 3- skin, lungs, BV, BM, lymph, granulation-vast Ehlers-Danlos; 4- Basem member-Alport.

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T for MI histo (0-4h, 4-12, 12-24, 1-3D, 3-7, 7-10, 10-14, 2-8w)

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0-4 h: no, 4-12: wavy fibers, narrow, long myocytes; 12-24: hypereosinoph, shrunken nuclei; 1-3 D: coagulation near (no nuclei, striations), neutrophils infiltrate; 3-7 D: disintegrated of dead neutrophils, myofibers, Macrophage infiltr at borders; 7-10D: phagocyt of dead cells, granul tissue begins at margins; 10-14 D: granul w/neovascul; 2-8 w: collagen deposit, scar.

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a1 agonists (phenylephrine, methoxamine)

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vasoconstriction (renal, splanchnic as well>decr perf), mydriasis, incr intern urethral sphincter tone and prostate contraction, Increased BP>reflexive inc in vagal tone on heart> inh SA node, slowed AV cond, decr contract> decr HR.

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a2 agonists

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CNS mediated decr in BP, dear IOP, dear lipolysis, dear presynap NE release; inc plates aggreg.

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Hibernating myocardium, CABG/PCI

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chronic ischemia, prevents necrosis; reduced ca responsiveness, decreased expression, disorgan of contractile and cytoskel proteins, ch adrenerg control. > dear contract, LV syst dysf.

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Ischemic preconditioning

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brief repet ischemia w/reperfusion>greater time for salvage. Ex:Angina prior MI.

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12
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Reperfusion injury

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Sx: arrhythmias, myoc stunning, myocyte injury, death.

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LV P and V loop

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Vertical-afterload; horiz-preload (decr=left shift, N=1 or EDV), contract (decr=right shift), SV-width. Compliance - lower line (4 (MV opens) to 1).

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Isovolumetric contraction

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1-LV contract, closure of MV, S1, EDV. 2- AV opens.

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Ventricular ejection

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Blood from LV>aorta. 3- AV closes, S2.

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Isovolumetric relaxation

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3 to 4- LV P falls.

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17
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Ventricular filling

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4-MV opens. S3, S4 -b/w 1-4.

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dyspnea on exertion (decr SV), chest tight, tachy, low voltage QRS (distance-fluid), beat to beat variation in QRS axis. E:?. CXR:?

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Pericardial effusion. E: acute peric, injury (MI), tumor, RF w/uremia. CXR: enlarged, clear lungs.

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CXR COPD

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Hyperinflation (>10 posterior ribs), incr bronch markings, flat diaphragm.

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CXR Pull edema

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Patchy perihilar infiltrates

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21
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CXR pneumothorax

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no peripheral lung markings, collapsed lung

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CXR pleural effusion

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costophrenic, cardiophrenic angles obscured, loss of diaphr contour, white-up. Fluid meniscus.

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23
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role of arginine in vasodilation

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Acetylcholine, shear stress, bradykinin from endoth> Ca cat incr> eNOS> Arginine+O2>NO+citrulline. NO goes for GC in muscle to turn GTP>cGMP.

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24
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SE from dual chamber pacemaker

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TR to RHF (SVC>RA>RV)

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25
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Myocyte relaxation pumps

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Na-3Ca exchanger on T tubule, SERCA (Ca ATPase) on Sarc retic from cytoplasm where myofilaments.

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26
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Thiazide diuretics MOA

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inhibit Na/Cl cotransp in DCT, decrease reabs.

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27
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RAAS

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Blood volume/pressure drop>RAAS> renin (Angiotensinogen>Ang1)> ACE (ang1 to ang2). ANg2> vasoconstriction and aldosterone. Aldosterone> Na (3), H2O reabs incr, K (2) and H secretion (NaK ATPase -basal membrane).

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28
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ACE ink

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decrease Ang2

29
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Amiloride, triamterene

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Inhibit Na epithel channel (ENaC), can’t enter principal cell (apical membr).

30
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SLE Dx

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Hemolytic anem, thrombcytop, leukop, low C3,4. ANA, Anti-dsDNA, antiSm.

31
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Sick sinus syndrome

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age degeneration of SA node in the right atrial wall> Brady with dropped p waves, escape beats (AVN). reduced CO>syncope.

32
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His bundle

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Interatrial septum. Causes Mobitz (1-prol, 2-dropped QRS, 3- diss.).

33
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Skeletal muscles ca channels

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Unlike others, here RyR and L type mechanically coupled (one opens another by conform change). Not dependent on extracell ca. not affected by verapamil.

34
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Cardiac muscles ca channels

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L type channels take few ca from extracell> bind to RYR> open them> Ca into intracell from SR.

35
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Nutcracker effect

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left renal vein runs between SMA and aorta, can be compressed. Longer, also gonadal vein directly comes from it (not IVC like right). Varicocele. hematuria, flail/abd pain.

36
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MR, cardiac cycle, catheter of LH

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high left atrial pressure (N=10), easy and large V wave.

37
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AR, cardiac cycle, LH pressure

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Backflow to LV>drop in aortic pressure. N=70-100. Increased LVEDP (N=120). Loss of aortic dicrotic notch, MV faster closes.

38
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AS, LH pressure

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LVP much higher than AP.

39
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MS, LH pressure

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LA Pr elevated, atrial kick just before MV closes.

40
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femoral triangle, cannulation

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lateral to medial: femoral nerve, artery, vein, deep ing LNs/vess. Artery (midway of ing lig, b/w AIS and pubic s.). Cannulation: 1 cm medial to pulsation, 1 cm below ing lig.

41
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Digoxin toxicity

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anorexia, nausea, vom, abd pain, fatig, conf, weakn, color vision changes. inhibits Na/K ATPase (K extracell incr).

42
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Aspirin toxicity

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Vertigo, tinnitus, vomit, diarrhea, if severe=coma, hyperpyrexiam pulmonary edema.

43
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AVNRT

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narrow QRS, regular, nonviable p- PSVT. Young.

44
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ANP, BNP

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activate GC(cGMP). Afferent vasodilation, efferent vasoconstriction- GFR incr. Decreases renin-ang2 (prox)-aldost (distal).

45
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AVRT

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Accessory conduction pathway

46
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Familial DCM

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Titin truncation mutation, incomplete penetrance -delayed/absent Sx.

47
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histo of myxoma, Sx

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amorphous ECM, hemoptysis, dyspnea positional murmur-mid-diastolic plop, left atrium, emboli.

48
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Adenosine effect on AVN

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hyper polarizes it and causes conduction delay

49
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b blocker overdose

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glucagon- increases cAMP for intracellular ca for contraction.

50
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stable angina moa

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stable plaque obstructing >70% lumen, demand supply mismatch, substernal chest pain.

51
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unstable angina moa

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ulcerated plaque partially obstructive thrombus

52
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SVC, portal veins originate from

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cardinal and vitelline veins

53
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epinephrine effects, doses

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increase HR (b1), SBP (b1+a1). Decreased DBP (b2) if b2>a1 at low= Vasodilation.

54
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milrinone

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pde-5 inhibitor- more cAMP>more Ca> contractility and venodilation by cAMP dependent kinase. Reduces pre, afterload, increases CO.

55
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cardiovascular dysphagia

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LA enlargement. Mid esophagus dysphagia.

56
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aortocavitary fistula

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from endocarditis, Aorta=120/80. RV=25/5, continuous flow from A>RV.

57
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wernicke Korsakoff

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ataxia, oculomotor abn, confusion, perm memory loss.

58
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wet beriberi

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cardiac also not PN only, fluid.

59
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great saphenous vein

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if multicoronary bypass, superficial, longest vein. Medial.

59
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complications of MI

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Acute: RVF-hypotension, Kussmaul, clear lungs. Acute/3-5 D: Papill.muscle rupture-Severe MR, fall leaflet, new murmur, severe pull.edema; IVS rupture- chest pain, new murmur, bivalent.failure, shock. 5D-2 W: Ventricular free wall-rupture-ChP, tamponade, shock, distant heart sounds. Months: LV aneurysm- subacute HF, stable angina.

60
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carotid sinus hypersensitivity

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shaving, rubbing a shirt collar, turn the head, vasovagal response, decreased SVR.

61
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phenylephrine

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a1 agonist, vasoconstriction, SVR incr, pressor-BP. Dear HR by barorecep reflex. Increased IP3.

62
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PCWP

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LV function-LV filling pressure, pressure in LA. Introduced to PA the/RH.

63
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Dobutamine

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b1, HR-Na funny, Contractility-cAMP>Ca. But decreased SVR by cAMP on smooth muscle cells-vasodilation> not strong pressor.

64
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prevention of doxorubicin toxicity

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Dexrazoxane (chelator prevents complex formations with topoisomerase and free radicals)

65
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histology after MI time

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4-24 h- hypereosinophilic myocytes w/shrunken nuclei. 1-3 D-neutrophils at borders. 3-10 D- neuter in center, 10-14D-collagenm neovascularization of granul. 2w-2m-scar.

66
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fenoldopam

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dopamine agonist, decreases BP by vasodilation the/cAMP increase. Renal perfusion, natriuresis. Hypertensive emergency.

67
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AV node place, ablation

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coronary sinus, interatrial septum

68
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DVT Tx If contra to anticoagulant

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IVC filter, L5-merging of common iliac veins to IVC.