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Step Up to Medicine, Chap 1: Vascular diseases, Shock

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show systolic BP>220 or diastolic >120 in addition to end organ damage  
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show systolic BP>220 or diastolic >120 without end organ damage  
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show Eyes (papilledema), CNS (AMS, ICH, enceph), kidneys (renal failure or hematuria), heart (MI, CHF, unstable angina, aortic dissection), and lungs (pulmonary edema)  
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show Lower BP in 24h using oral agents  
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Goal for hypertensive emergency?   show
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Management for severe hypertensive emergency (diastolic >130, enceph)?   show
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show Oral agents: captopril, clonidine, labetalol, and diazoxide  
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show 1. Lower BP with antihypertensive 2. Order CT head to rule out ICH 3. If CT is neg, proceed to lumbar puncture  
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Which valvular abnormality puts pts at an increased risk for aortic dissection?   show
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Anterior chest pain is MC with which type of aortic dissection?   show
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Diagnostic tests of choice in aortic dissection?   show
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What are the CXR findings in aortic dissection?   show
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show IV beta blockers, IV nitroprusside. Medical vs surgical management depending on type of dissection.  
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Difference in management between type A and type B aortic dissection?   show
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MC site for AAA?   show
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Classic triad for AAA? Name 2 eponymous signs you might expect to see on physical exam.   show
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Test of choice to dx AAA?   show
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Tx for unruptured AAA (all ruptured-> surgery)?   show
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show bilateral claudication, impotence  
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show Superficial femoral artery (in Hunter's canal)  
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show EKG, CBC, renal f'n, coag profile  
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Aorticoiliac occlusive disease causes claudication in which areas?   show
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Which type of PVD pain is associated with nightime prominence?   show
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show Cramping leg pain that is reliably reproduced by the SAME walking distance. Pain is COMPLETELY relieved by rest.  
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show Arteriography is gold std, but is only req'd if surgery (revasc) is being considered  
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Why might ABI not be the best test in diabetic pts for diagnosing PVD?   show
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Which ABI numbers indicate intermittent claudication vs rest pain?   show
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show Makes blood less viscous which improves blood flow. More studies needed, though.  
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MC site for acute arterial occlusion?   show
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6 Ps of acute arterial occlusion presentation?   show
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show Anticoagulate with IV heparin. Emergent surgical embolectomy via cutdown and Fogarty balloon. Bypass if above fails.  
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show Abdominal aorta, iliacs, and femoral aa  
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show Surgical or radiographic intervention (arteriogram) or thromboyltic therapy  
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show Supportive (control BP). Amputation or surgery only in extreme cases. Do NOT anticoagulate!  
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show Mycotic aneurysm; tx with IV abx and surgical excision  
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show Complication of syphilitc aortitis; aneurysmo f aortic arch with retrograde extension causing aortic regurg and stenosis (usually of coronary aa)  
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Tx for leutic heart?   show
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Dx study of choice for DVT?   show
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show Very high sens (95%) but low spec (50%). Can be used to r/o DVT when combined with doppler and clinical suspicion  
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Management for intermed-high pretest probability of DVT?   show
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show + doppler: observation; no anticoag needed. Repeat US in 2 days.  
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show Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)/Post-phlebitic syndrome  
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Tx for chronic venous insufficiency ulcers that don't heal with Unna boot?   show
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show Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis (2/2 occult malignancy, usually of pancreas)  
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show At site of an IV infusion  
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show Varicose vv (in the greater saphenous system)  
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Tx of uncomplicated supf thrombophlebitis?   show
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Tx for septic phlebitis?   show
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show s/s of shock (common to all types)  
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Shock profile (effects on CO, SVR, PCWP): cardiogenic   show
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show CO dec, SVR inc, PCWP dec  
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Shock profile (effects on CO, SVR, PCWP): neurogenic   show
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show CO INC, SVR dec, PCWP dec  
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Which type of shock is suggested?: fever and site of infection   show
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Which type of shock is suggested?: trauma, GI bleed, vomiting, diarrhea   show
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show Cardiogenic  
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Which lines to put in pt in shock?   show
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show CBC, electroyltes, renal f'n, PT/PTT, EKG, CXR  
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How to stabilize BP in pt in shock?   show
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General tx for ALL shock pts?   show
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show Cardiogenic shock  
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show Systolic BP <90 with urine output <20ml/hr and adequate LV filling pressure  
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show Dopamine  
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show May worsen hypotension  
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IV fluids are likely to be harmful in which situation in cardiogenic shock?   show
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Use of which device in cardiogenic shock has been shown to decrease afterload, increase CO, and decrease myocardial oxygen demand?   show
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show Urine output  
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show Septic: flushing, warm skin (severe peripheral vasodilation; just think of fever) Hypovolemic: cool skin (periperhal vasoconstriction)  
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Hypothermia is more likely to be seen in septic shock in which pt populations?   show
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show Septic shock  
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show Dopamine  
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show 1. Fever (>38) or hypothermia (<36) 2. Hyperventilation (RR>20) or PaCO2 <32 3. Tachycardia (>90bpm) 4. Increased WBC ct (>12,000 or >10% bands)  
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show Sympathetic denervation (failure of sympathetic nervous system to maintain adequate vascular tone)  
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show Judicious use of fluids. Vasoconstrictors may be used with caution.  
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Which is MC: primary tumors in or mets to heart?   show
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show Lung, breast, skin, kidney, lymphomas, and Kaposi's in MSM w/AIDS.  
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Benign gelatinous growth that is usually pendunculated and arises from interatrial septum of heart in the fossa ovalis.   show
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MC primary tumor of heart.   show
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Pt presenting with fever, fatigue, syncope, palpitations, malaise, and a low-pitched diastolic murmur that changes character with changing body positions ("diastolic plop"). Dx?   show
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show Surgical excision  
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