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shockable rhythms
VT
VF- patient in pulseless
S2 in aortic stenosis
shorter and quieter
S1 in mitral regurgitation
reduced or absent
lisinopril
ACE inhibitor
Hypertension, HF, MI
atenolol side effects
BB -> cold peripheries, fatigue and bradycardia
bendrofluazide side effects
thiazide diuretic: hypokalaemia, gout and headaches
digoxin side effects
used to relieve symptoms of HF
side effects: nausea, vomiting and impaired vision
screening for AAA
>65years in men <3 discharge 3-4.4 surveillance 4.4-5 3 monthly surveillance 5-5.5 surgery
virchows triad
hypercoagulability
blood stasis
endothelial injury
amlodipine
CCB
spironolactone mechanism`
potassium sparing diuretic
retains potassium > hyperkalaemia
first line treatment in hypertension with type 2 diabetes
ace inhibitors
cardiac problem with cirrhosis and alcohol abuse
dilated cardiomyopathy
crescendo-decrescendo systolic radiating to carotids
aortic stenosis
management of chronic heart failure
loop diuretic (furosemide) amlodipine ACE inhibitor (ramipril) and BB (bisoprolol)- to decrease mortality (if symptoms worsen- spironolacetone) (if in sinus rhythm can offer digoxin)