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 111: 1st Line antiplatelet therapy in PCI _____
Answer: Aspirin (lifelong) & prasugrel or ticagrelor (12 months)
Flashcard 112: If there is a poor response to initial treatment for Angina Pectoris then medication should be _____
Answer: increased to the maximum tolerated dose
Flashcard 113: CCBs aid in hypertension by _____ which relaxes vascular smooth muscle and relaxes force of myocardial contraction
Answer: blocking voltage-gated calcium channels
Flashcard 114: What is first-line management in Angina Pectoralis _____
Answer: beta-blockers or CCBs
Flashcard 115: What are Side-Effects of CCBs:
_____
ankle swelling
headache
Answer: flushing
Flashcard 116: What pneumonic can be used to remember Amiadorane long-term adverse effects:
_____
Answer: B-PLANT G
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 117: 2nd Line Antiplatelet Therapy in PCI if Aspirin contraindicated _____
Answer: clopidogrel (lifelong)
Flashcard 118: ACE Inhibitor Drug names end in _____
Answer: -pril
Flashcard 119: What are Side-effects of Thiazide Type Diuretics:
_____
Hypokalaemia
Dehydration
Answer: Hyponatraemia
Flashcard 120: Adrenaline acts on Beta-1 (β1) receptors to _____
Answer: increase heart rate, contractility and blood pressure
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