level: Cardiology for dentists
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level questions: Cardiology for dentists
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Signs of heart disease | Chest pain Dyspneoa – breathlessness Palpation Syncope Oedema Clubbing – swelling in the nail beds |
| What are antianginals | nitrates/beta blockers/calcium channel blockers/nicorandil/ivabradine/ranolazine |
| Antilipids | – statins/fibrates |
| Secondary prevention | – ACE inhibitors/beta blockers |
| If supsect MI | chew aspirin |
| Avoid these in heart failure | NSAIDs Class I anti-arrhythmics Tricyclic antidepressants Corticosteroids Verapamil Diltiazem Lithium |
| Diastolic dysfunction improved with | Diuretics |
| What does digoxin do | Cardiac glycocide that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduced conductivity within AV node |
| What is used if a major procedure is needed on a warfarin taking patietn | Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) now common – approx.. 12 hour half life or heparin bridge |
| High BP is | >140/90mmHg |