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)

Rate control for _____ is done to slow down the heart rate & avoid impacts on cardiac function

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

CXR for myocarditis may show _____

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

Flecainide is contraindicated in _____

_____ is an inflammation of the myocardial layer of the heart

Constrictive pericarditis may also occur after _____ surgery

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

Bloods for myocarditis may show ↑ CRP, _____ cardiac enzymes (troponin), & ↑ BNP

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