Unit 3 Week 6 & 7

Name 4 Risk factors of CVD (2 Constitutional & 2 non-constitutional)

Outline the formation of a Transitional atheromatous plaque

Describe what causes TIA

Compare a fatty streak to an advanced plaque

Name & describe the 2 methods for formation of complicated plaque

Outline the difference between Stable & Unstable angina

Define and name 2 causes of Prinzmetal angina

Outline the pathogenesis of MI

What is an ST elevated MI?

Which parts of the heart is supplied by
Anterior interventricular artery
Left Circumflex
RCA

Explain the following presentations in MI
1. Chest pain (Left)
2. Sweaty & Clammy
3. Shortness of breath

Outline which investigations should be conducted following STEMI

What is the most optimal management strategy for MI

Why was atenolol prescribed

What is the mechanism of action of Simvastatin.

Mechanism of action of Ramipril

2 Adverse effects of warfarin

Why is aspirin given to chew after MI

How does a AED work?

Give 2 examples of shockable rhythms

What are the 4 primary criteria when analysing ECG

What is the difference between systolic and diastolic HF

Explain the pulmonary presentations of LHF

Outline how chronic lung disease leads to cor pulmonale (What are the clinical manifestations of this?)

Management of HF

Basic management of HF

What is the role of a first responder?

Outline the Self regulatory model of illness

Describe the cognitive and emotional response of the self regulatory model of illness

Give 2 examples of positive consequences of MI

What is the role of cardiac rehabilitation

Define global governance

Give 4 ways governance can achieve equity in health

Compare and contrast the Beveridge model of healthcare to the out of pocket model of healthcare

Outline the classification for stage 1, & 3 of hypertension

Name 2 constitutional and 2 non-constitutional risk factors of hypertension

What is the difference between primary and secondary hypertension

Outline how left heart failure is caused by hypertension

Explain how low blood pressure is regulated by the baroreflex

How does the kidney normalise GFR when blood pressure is increased

Give 5 actions of Angiotensin 2

Explain why patients with hypertension would present with proteinuria

Explain the following fundoscopic findings
1. Papilloedema
2. Cotton wool spots
3. Small haemorrhages

What would you expect to happen to serum creatinine and eGFR for a patient with hypertension?

List 4 non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension

Give 2 adverse effects of phenoxymethylbenzamine

a. What class of drug is Clonidine?
b. What is the mechanism of action?

Amy-lee was prescribed the beta-blocker propanolol for hypertension and now finds she often has cold hands and feet. Why might this be?

Why are beta-blockers such as atenolol & bisoprolol contraindicated in diabetics?

Abbie Randall has been suffering from a persistent cough for the past 2 weeks. Upon consultation her GP finds that she has recently started taking Ramipril. Explain Abbie's cough

a. What is the mechanism of action of Amlodipine?
b. In what circumstance would amloppine be the first line treatment for hypertension?

a. what is the mechanism of action of furosemide?
b. Why is the action of diuretics transient?

Identify 3 possible triggers to consultation.
Identify 3 possible barriers to consultation.

Explain the pathological basis of the following presentations in pheochromcytoma:
1. Sweating
2. Nausea & vomitting
3. Hypertension
4. Palpitations