Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the best test for constrictive pericarditis? _____

What is the diagnostic investigation for myocarditis? _____

Atrial fibrillation with _____ disease is an ABSOLUTE indication for anticoagulation

CHA2DS2-VASc Mnemonic: C_____ Hypertension A2 – Age >75 (Scores 2) Diabetes S2 – Stroke or TIA previously (Scores 2) Vascular disease Age 65-74 Sex (female)

What is the pharmacological rhythm control of a patient with AF who has a structural heart disease? _____

CHA2DS2-VASc score 0 = _____ 1 = consider anticoagulation (males only) 2 = offer anticoagulation

A 34 year-old patient presents with 2 weeks of fever and URTI. He is fatigued with chest pain and dyspnoea. On investigation there are ↑ troponins. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

Flecainide is contraindicated in _____

_____ can cause QT prolongation, so an ECG must be performed before administering

Hint: ABX

What is the management of constrictive pericarditis? _____