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level: Cardiology for dentists

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level questions: Cardiology for dentists

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Signs of heart diseaseChest pain Dyspneoa – breathlessness Palpation Syncope Oedema Clubbing – swelling in the nail beds
What are antianginalsnitrates/beta blockers/calcium channel blockers/nicorandil/ivabradine/ranolazine
Antilipids– statins/fibrates
Secondary prevention– ACE inhibitors/beta blockers
If supsect MIchew aspirin
Avoid these in heart failureNSAIDs Class I anti-arrhythmics Tricyclic antidepressants Corticosteroids Verapamil Diltiazem Lithium
Diastolic dysfunction improved withDiuretics
What does digoxin doCardiac glycocide that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduced conductivity within AV node
What is used if a major procedure is needed on a warfarin taking patietnNon-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) now common – approx.. 12 hour half life or heparin bridge
High BP is>140/90mmHg