Cardiology — Flashcards

What is used first-line to prevent angina attacks?

Which anticoagulant is best for mechanical heart valves?

HF mildly reduced ejection fraction: LVEF _____-49%

Chronic _____ leads to left ventricular hypertrophy and eventual heart failure

What is the imaging modality of choice to confirm/diagnose chronic heart failure? _____

Hypertensive patients on ACEi/ARBs who are uncontrolled → _____

Hint: next step

NT-pro-BNP > _____ ng/L → Urgent referral for specialist assessment & transthoracic echocardiogram within 2 weeks

_____ are used in the management of heart failure to terminate tachyarrhythmias promptly

The most common underlying cause of chronic heart failure is _____

Vasovagal syncopes lasts seconds to minutes with _____ recovery