EKG
This rhythm is recognized by no P waves and is irregular
What is atrial fibrillation
The activation of this neurohormone system has multiple system-wide effects that lead to the exacerbation of heart failure
What is the RAAS system
The side effect of this vasodilator, given to relieve chest pain, is headache
What is the BNP?
Gold standard for diagnosing CAD
What is a Cardiac angiogram?
This is the normal pathway of electricity thru the heart
What is SA node to AV node to Bundle of HIS to the bundle branches to purkinje fibers
This class of heart failure indicates an LVEF >55%
What is HFpEF
One of the main side effects of this medication is a dry, hacking cough
what is an ACE inhibitor?
This level should be less than 100 on the cholesterol panel
What is LDL?
Chest pain that is relieved with rest
What is stable angina?
The QRS represents this part of the ventricular cycle
What is ventricular depolarization
This medication, blocks aldosterone, a hormone which promotes sodium and water retention.
What is Spironolactone?
This medication helps to lower cholesterol
What is a statin?
What is total cholesterol?
Chest pain that starts at rest and is not relieved by medications
What is unstable angina?
We use this wave to look for ischemia or electrolyte changes
What is the T wave
All patients on a loop diuretic should also be prescribed this.
What is a potassium supplement
The class of drugs not often used in heart failure?
What are calcium channel blockers?
The "healthy" form of cholesterol
What is HDL?
Chest pain caused by coronary artery spasms. Usually occurs between midnight and 8am.
What is Prinzmetal's or variant angina?
This is the area of the heart that slows down impulses originated in the SA node
What is the AV node
This medication can lead to toxicity
What is Digoxin
An OTC medication used to prevent platelet aggregation to prevent clot development
What is Aspirin?
This cardiac biomarker should be between 0-4, normally. If elevated this can indicate cardiac ischemia
What is Troponin I?
This gender of patients is under diagnosed and has worse outcomes than others.
Who are women?