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Cardiology 3
Surgery
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Graduate
10/05/2010

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Term

Sick Sinus syndrome

 

 

*followed by Complete Herat block

Definition
What is the most common indicator for a pacemaker?
Term
Demand Pacemakers
Definition
 What kind of pacemaker is where the signal of QRS is sensed, when absent for period of time pacemaker fires and maintains a minimal rate of  approx 72bpm, rate can be externally reprogrammed after insertion?
Term
DDDR
Definition
What is the most commonly used pacemaker settings?
Term
V.tach then V. Fib.
Definition
What is the most common cardiac arrhythmia at the time of death?
Term
Implantable cardiac defibrillator
Definition
Pts with a hx of recurrent VT/VF or with dilated ventricular failure at high risk for VT would be candidates for what treatment?
Term
BB
Definition
What drug do you give to pts right away when they get to the ER to reduce the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias?
Term
Left
Definition
What side is the ICD placed on?
Term
Relative refractory period
Definition
The current for cardioversion must be delivered during which period?
Term
VF
Definition
If a cardioversion is delivered late it may induce what arrhythmia?
Term
The ventricles
Definition
Cardiac Resynchronizing Therapy resynchronizes what to get closer together?
Term
Subclavian vein
Definition
The Rt ventricular pacing wire for CRT is passed thru what structure first?
Term
Coronary Sinus
Definition
Where does the LV pacing wire placed for CRT?
Term
130 ms
Definition
An indication for CRT would be ventricular dyssynchrony demonstrated by a QRS >what?
Term
35%
Definition
An indication for CRT would be an LV EF < what?
Term

Primary prophylaxis

 

 

*do NOT use secondary prophylaxis

Definition
What type of abx prophylaxis is used for nonvalvular cardiac devices?
Term
secondary prophylaxis
Definition
What type of prophylaxis is recommended for patients with nonvalvular cardiac devices if they undergo incision and drainage of infection at other sites (eg, abscess) or replacement of an infected device?
Term
Permanent anticoagulation
Definition
What type of anticoagulation is needed for a pt with a mechanical heart valve?
Term

Short-term Anticoagulation

 

*1 year

Definition
What type of anticoagulation is needed for a pt with biological heart valve?
Term
Mechanical
Definition

Which type of heart valve lasts longer?

 

Term

Biological heart valve

 

*don't need anticoagulation forever

Definition
What type of heart valve should a woman who wants to get pregnant get?
Term
St. Jude Valve
Definition
What type of mechanical valve is most common nowdays?
Term
pannus
Definition
What is a tissue overgrowth of a transplanted valve called?
Term

1. Valve can pull away from wall b/c of pressure

2. Can damage the AV node

Definition
What are the two main dangers of the aortic valve replacement?
Term

1. angina

2. Symptoms of HF

3. Syncope

4. worsening of LV fxn w/o symptoms

Definition
What 4 things are indicators for surgury in a pt with aortic stenosis?
Term
<50%
Definition
In aortic insufficiency, an EF under what is an indication for sx?
Term
onset of pulmonary HTN (regardless of symptoms)
Definition
What is the indication for sx for mitral stenosis?
Term
<60%
Definition
 Chronic Asymptomatic with ventricular Ejection fraction trending below what is an indication for surgery in mitral regurgitation?
Term
Echo for baseline
Definition
What is the first thing you should do for a pt after they have valve replacement sx?
Term
bacteremia
Definition
 Prophylactic antibiotics are needed for pts with valve replacements for any procedure with risk of what?
Term
2.0-3.0
Definition
What should be the INR level for a pt with aortic valve replacement on anticoagulants?
Term
2.5-3.5
Definition
What should the INR be for a pt with a mitral valve prosthesis on anticoagulants?
Term
2.5-3.5
Definition
Patients with aortic mechanical prosthesis who are at higher risk of thromboembolic complications, INR should be maintained at what?
Term
48-72 hrs
Definition
When should warfarin be stopped before a procedure in a low risk pt?
Term
Heparin
Definition
What should be used for bridging therapy in high risk pts undergoing valve replacement sx?
Term
2.0
Definition
For bridging therapy, LMWH should be started once the INR gets below what level?
Term
Cyclosporin
Definition
Which immunosuppressant drug makes transplants possible?
Term
Adrenal catecholamines
Definition
A transplanted heart only responds to what to slow it down?
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