Cardiology Facts 35

 

  • Prior ischemic event (such as MI or stroke) has highest risk of future cardiovascular events in stable angina 
  • Abciximab is glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors with shortest half life but longest duration of therapy 
  • Targeted temperature management (target 32-36°C) is recommended in comatose (GCS ≤8) following resuscitation 
  • Kartagener syndrome has sinusitis, dextrocardia, bronchiectasis
  • After percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stent of superficial femoral artery - regular visits for symptoms, vascular examination, and ABI measurement beginning in immediate post procedure period and at intervals for 2 years 
  • HFrEF, pulmonary edema - high RA, PA, PCWP
  • Avoid low-fat diet until after age 2 years. Impact on clinical outcomes has been demonstrated with statin treatment in adults, in children treatment recommendations are based on extrapolations from adult studies 
  • Hypertension is acute physiologic effects of nicotine 
  • There is no change in stroke volume & peak contractile force with aging 
  • Combination of aspirin and ramipril increases mortality has been seen in retrospective trials, not validated in randomised trial; therefore continue aspirin and ramipril combination