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CV EoR Exam
CV EoR Exam
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07/18/2013

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Term
Difference between a Swan-Ganz cath and a CVP?
Definition
-Swan measures LV fxn (indirectly)
-CVP measures RV fxn
Term
Reasons for inserting a Swan?
Definition
-Used for true hemodynamic monitoring
-Maximize CO and tissue O2
-Relieve or prevent pulmonary abnormalities
Term
What does the A-Wave represent?
Definition
Atrial contraction
Term
What does the C-Wave represent?
Definition
Bulging of tricuspid
Term
What does the X-Descent represent?
Definition
Atrial relaxation
Term
What does the V-Wave represent?
Definition
Rise in atrial pressure
Term
What does the Y-Descent represent?
Definition
Atrial emptying
Term
What does the IABP do?
Definition
Decreases O2 demand of the heart while increasing O2 supply to the heart
-Inflates at onset of diastole and forces blood back towards heart so that coronaries are perfused and then deflates during systole in order to decreased SVR and aortic systolic pressure
Term
What's the best conduit in a CABG?
Definition
LIMA to LAD
Term
S&S of Mitral Stenosis?
Definition
Pulmonary Venous HTN --> Dyspnea
Increased JVP
Diastolic murmur with OPENING SNAP
Term
Causes of Mitral Stenosis?
Definition
RF is #1 cause
Term
S&S of Mitral Regurgitation?
Definition
LV and LA enlargement
Possible AFib
Term
Causes of Mitral Regurg?
Definition
Myxomatous Degeneration
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Infective endocarditis
Term
S&S of Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Definition
Angina Pectoris
Syncope
CHF
Term
Causes of Aortic Stenosis?
Definition
Congenital
Degenerative calcific stenosis
Term
S&S of Aortic Valve Regurg/Insufficiency?
Definition
Usually present with severe CHF and pulmonary edema
Diastolic pressure is low (Corrigan's pulse)
Blowing high pitched diastolic murmur
Term
Causes of Aortic Regurg?
Definition
Abnormal coaptation of leaflets
Endocarditis
Traua
Term
Most common cause of Sub-acute Endocarditis?
Definition
Valvular Dz
Term
Most common cause of Acute Endocarditis?
Definition
Infection
Term
What is May Thurner Syndrome?
Definition
Left iliac compressed by Right iliac - Risk of DVT
Term
TOF
Definition
Usually a R->L Shunt
-Pulmonary stenosis
-Right ventricular hypertrophy
-Overriding aorta
-Ventricular septal defect
Term
When is a reverse saphenous vein graft used?
Definition
Below the knee
Term
What is the most common cause of ulcers in the LEs?
Definition
Venous insufficiency
Term
Gold standard for venous stasis?
Definition
Venogram
Term
Gold standard for arterial dz?
Definition
Arteriogram
Term
Aortic Stenosis murmur?
Definition
Mid systolic ejection murmur
Heard at R 2nd ICS
Term
Aortic Regurg Murmur?
Definition
Corrigan's pulse
High pitched diastolic murmur
Term
Mitral stenosis murmur?
Definition
Mid-diastolic opening snap
Heard at apex
Term
MI murmur?
Definition
High pitched, holosystolic
Apex
Term
Debakey classes?
Definition
Type I - Ascending and descending
Type II - Ascending only
Type III - Descending only
Term
Blue babies have what type of shunt?
Definition
R -> L
Term
What R -> L shunt also increases pulmonary artery blood flow?
Definition
TAPVR
Term
What is a blalock taussing shunt?
Definition
Used in cyanotic CHDs - Tetralogy of Fallot
Temporary fix - used Subclavian or carotid to pulmaonry artery to get more blood to lungs
Term
What does LVEDP measure?
Definition
Preload
Term
What is the most common symptom of CAD?
Definition
Angina
Term
Prinzmetal's angina?
Definition
Random angina at rest
Term
Presentation of PAD?
Definition
Reproducible pain in legs with walking and relieved with rest
Term
What is the most common cause of SB Endocarditis in non-IV drug users and pt with native valves?
Definition
Strep Viridans
Term
What is the best way to diagnose bacterial endocarditis?
Definition
Blood culture
Term
What is the definition of an aortic and arterial aneurysm?
Definition
Size and wall thickness
Term
What type of graft for ascending aortic aneurysm?
Definition
Compromised = Composite graft
Good valve = woven Dacron graft
Term
Statistically which is the best graft for CABG?
Definition
LIMA
Term
What is the most common complication of lung resection?
Definition
Air leak
Term
What does PAWP measure?
Definition
Indirect measure of preload
Term
What do we fear most after CEA?
Definition
Stroke
Term
How do we measure unfractioned heparin?
Definition
PTT
Term
Treatment for a patient with h/o DVT and VQ scan now shows PE. Pt also has recent anemia form GI bleed?
Definition
IVC filter
Term
What is the most common arrhythmia?
Definition
A Fib
Term
Which valve requires lifelong anti-coagulation?
Definition
Mechanical
Term
17yom with severe AS and recent PMH of bleeding gastric ulcer is to undergo AVR. What is the most appropriate valve to use?
Definition
Porcine
Term
What is the most important tool in working a pt up for a CABG?
Definition
H&P
Term
Cyanotic CHD?
Definition
5T's
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Vessels
Tricuspid atresia
TAPVD
Truncus arteriosus
Term
Acyanotic CHD?
Definition
ASD
VSD
PDA
Aortic/Mitral Stenosis
Coarctation of Aorta
Term
NSCLC Staging
Definition
Tx: Malignant cells but no tumor
T1: <3cm
T2: >3cm or mainstem bronchus
T3: Invading chest wall
T4: Invading everything else
Term
Nodal Stages
Definition
N0: No mets
N1: Mets to Ipsilateral peribronchial/hilar nodes
N2: Mets to ipsilateral mediastinal/subcarinal nodes
N3: Mets to CONTRAlateral side
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