Arrhythmias
This arrhythmia is characterized by an irregularly irregular rhythm and absence of p waves.
What is atrial fibrillation?
The first medication given for suspected ACS unless contraindicated.
What is Aspirin?
The classic triad of angina symptoms.
What is chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis?
This OMT technique improves lymphatic drainage in CHF patients.
What is thoracic pump?
The most common cause of heart failure in the U.S.
What is ischemic heart disease?
First-line medication for rate control in stable A Fib.
What is a beta-blocker or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
The biomarker most specific for myocardial injury?
What is troponin?
This medication is used for immediate relief of angina symptoms.
What is nitroglycerine?
OMT can help reduce sympathetic tone by treating this spinal region for cardiac patients.
What is T1-T5?
This medication reduces mortality in HFrEF patients.
What is an ACE inhibitor/Entresto?
This arrhythmia often presents with a delta wave on ECG.
What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
This ECG finding suggests STEMI.
What is ST-segment elevation in contiguous leads?
The most common cause of stable angina.
What is atherosclerotic plaque?
Name one OMT technique that can help improve chest wall compliance post-MI.
What is rib raising?
BNP is elevated in this condition.
What is heart failure?
Other than age, name the CHA2DS2VASc score component that adds 2 points?
What is prior stroke/TIA?
Name one contraindication to fibrinolytic therapy.
What is recent intracranial hemorrhage?
This test is first-line for diagnosing stable angina in low-risk patients.
What is exercise stress test?
This OMT technique targets diaphragmatic motion to enhance venous return.
What is doming the diaphragm?
The NYHA class where symptoms occur with minimal exertion.
What is Class III?
What is obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM)?
The recommended door-to-balloon time for PCI.
What is 90 minutes?
Prinzmetal angina is caused by this mechanism.
What is coronary vasospasm?
OMT for hypertension often focuses on balancing these two autonomic systems.
What is parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system?
This device may be indicated for patients with EF <35% and ventricular arrhythmias.
What is an ICD?