Cardiology — Flashcards

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)

Atrial fibrillation with _____ disease is an ABSOLUTE indication for anticoagulation

What are the initial investigations for myocarditis? _____

Hint: 3

What is the management of myocarditis? _____

Hint: 2 step

_____ is an inflammation of the myocardial layer of the heart

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

Bleeding risk for atrial fibrillation is assessed with the _____ score when deciding risk vs benefits for anticoagulation

ECG for myocarditis may show _____ & T-wave inversion

The prognosis of myocarditis is typically _____, but it can cause heart failure, sudden death from arrhythmia, and/or dilated cardiomyopathy

What is the first-line anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation? _____