Cardiology — Flashcards

Which anticoagulant is best for mechanical heart valves?

Normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is _____-70%

What antihypertensive is given to patients ≥ 55? _____

What is the likely diagnosis with a 23 yrs old patient that experiences syncopal episodes provoked by strong emotion with nausea, sweating, & pallor prodrome? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

The most common underlying cause of chronic heart failure is _____

_____ hypertension (~10% of cases) has an identifiable cause

What antihypertensive is given to patients < 55? _____

Reducing _____ intake decreases ↓ blood pressure

Hint: substance

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

What is the difference between essential & secondary hypertension? _____