Cardiovascular and Heart
First 12, then 6
What is Adenosine
220/120
At what level do you treat BP in Ischemic Stroke
Often referred to as the 5th Beatle
Who is Brian Epstein
Syncope presents 12% of the time in SAH, Aortic Aneurysm, CAD, PE, AAA, or Ruptured Ectopic
What is the Rule of 12s
These are the 5Hs and 5Ts
What is Hypoxia, Hypovolemia, Hydrogen ion, Hypo/hyperK, Hypothermia
Toxins, thrombus (Heart, lung), Tamponade, Tension Pneumo
180/110
What is the max BP that thrombolytics can be given for stroke?
They were the Gibb brothers' band
Who are the BeeGees?
These items are just that, not dictums
What are guidelines
This is the first thing you do after defibrillation
What are chest compressions
TIA patients can be safely discharged with OP workup if this is their score
What is ABCD2 of 2 or less?
His nickname is Sting
Who is Gordon Sumner
Never forget to know this vital information when discussing the examination
What are vital signs
This drug may now be exchanged for amiodarone
What is Lidocaine
Aspirin, statin and an ACE
What are the 3 basic drugs to consider after TIA & Stroke
This iconic American duo released this song in 1966, written about the Queensboro Bridge in NYC
What is the 59th St Bridge Song?
It may be trended, or used as a stand alone lab
What is the procalcitonin
This can be a dietary measure to improve cardiovascular risk profile
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Having this lower is probably better than normal.
What is blood pressure
In the 60's, this was called a Freak Flag
What is long hair?
In PE, this commonly ordered test is needed uncommonly
Venous Duplex