Cardiology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 101: 1st Line Antiplatelet therapy in TIA, Ischaemic Stroke & Peripheral Artery Disease _____
Answer: Clopidogrel (lifelong)
Flashcard 102: CCBs aid in hypertension by _____ which relaxes vascular smooth muscle and relaxes force of myocardial contraction
Answer: blocking voltage-gated calcium channels
Flashcard 103: What are the long-term adverse effects of Amiodarone Use:
_____
Answer: B: Bradycardia
P: Pulmonary fibrosis/pneumonitis
L: Liver fibrosis/hepatitis
A: Appearance changes (Slate-grey skin, Photosensitivity)
N: Neuropathy (Peripheral neuropathy, myopathy)
T: Thyroid dysfunction (Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism)
G: Gray corneal deposits
Flashcard 104: A build up of _____ levels can cause cough in ACE Inhibitors
Answer: bradykinin
Flashcard 105: ACE Inhibitors may also adversely cause first-dose _____
Answer: hypotension
Flashcard 106: Adrenaline can result in _____ due to accidental injection in peripheral vessels
Answer: digital ischaemia
Flashcard 107: If there is a poor response to initial treatment for Angina Pectoris then medication should be _____
Answer: increased to the maximum tolerated dose
Flashcard 108: Amiodarone should ideally be given into _____ as it can cause thrombophlebitis
Answer: central veins
Flashcard 109: Effects of Adenosine are enhanced by _____
Answer: dipyridamole (antiplatelet agent)
Flashcard 110: The indications for Adrenaline are _____
Answer: Anaphylaxis and Cardiac Arrest
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