Vascular 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm
A
coil embolization
2
Q
Normal PVR in dynes
A
<250
3
Q
How is dabigatran initiation different from other NOACs?
A
Requires 5 days of parenteral AC bridge (More like daBRIDGEatran! Am I right?!)
4
Q
Mechanism of action of dabigatran
A
Direct thrombin inhibition
5
Q
PAH meds absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy
A
Endothelium receptor antagonists (e.g. ambrisentan) and riocogat
