Cardiology Facts 44

 

  • ACE inhibitors absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy 
  • Most common problem in adults with surgically repaired TOF is pulmonary regurgitation 
  • Thrombus in iliofemoral vein - Apixaban 10 mg BD for 7 days followed by 5 mg BD 
  • Monocytes & smooth muscle cells primary constituents of fibrous plaques 
  • Female gender is risk factor for development of ACE i induced angioedema 
  • s/p mechanical MVR, on warfarin <5 mg daily, to minimize fetal risk dose-adjusted LMWH entire pregnancy and UFH just prior to delivery  
  • Clopidogrel and prasugrel are irreversible inhibitors of platelet P2Y12 ADP receptor 
  • Eisenmenger, increased Hb & Hct, reduced MCV, fatigue, headaches - do iron studies 
  • Decreased LVEF <40%, worsening dyspnea, HTN, bradycardia, on frusemide & ACE i - add spironolactone  
  • Those with high resting vagal tone, such as conditioned athletes may exhibit pauses longer than 3 seconds during sleep. This finding is not sufficient to justify PPM