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 191: What medication can cause Torsades de Pointes?
Answer:
• Macrolides (e.g. Erythromycin)
Flashcard 192: Is first-degree heart block in an athlete normal
or pathological?
Answer: Normal variant – no treatment required
Flashcard 193: Why are beta-blockers contraindicated in asthma patients
with atrial fibrillation?
Answer: They can precipitate bronchospasm
Flashcard 194: Which antiarrhythmic can cause a grey skin
appearance?
Answer: Amiodarone
Flashcard 195: Hyperkalaemia + ECG changes, what is initial mamangement?
Answer:
• IV calcium gluconate
*to stabilise the cardiac membrane
Flashcard 196: What are the ECG changes in hyperkalaemia?
Answer:
• Peak or "tall-tented" T waves
• Loss of P waves
• Broad QRS complexes
Flashcard 197: What are the ECG changes in First-degree Heart Block?
Answer:
• Abnormally long PR interval >220ms
• No dropped beats
Flashcard 198: What ARBs are used for hypertension?
Answer:
• Losartan
• Candersartan
Flashcard 199: If Angina is not controlled with a Beta-Blocker, what needs to be added?
Answer:
• A longer-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
• (e.g. Amlodipine, modified-release nifedipine)
Flashcard 200: What is used first-line to prevent angina attacks?
Answer:
• Beta-blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker
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