Cardiology — Flashcards

Atrial fibrillation with _____ disease is an ABSOLUTE indication for anticoagulation

Rate control for atrial fibrillation: 1st line = _____ 2nd line = rate limiting CCB (verapamil or diltiazem) 3rd line = digoxin if the patient does little/no exercise

The _____ criteria is used to determine anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation

Immediately before cardioversion for AF, the patient should be _____

What is the best initial test to look for a classic diagnostic sign of constrictive pericarditis?

An ORBIT score of ≥ _____ means high risk of bleeding for AF patients on anticoagulation

A patient presents complaining of dyspnoea. Physical exam reveals Kussmaul sign and a pericardial knock on heart auscultation. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

What types of atrial fibrillation are given anticoagulation? _____

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

What are the initial investigations for myocarditis? _____

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