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What are the major symptoms in the cardiovascular history?
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Syncope
Angina Fatigue Edema Dyspnoea on exertion Dyspnoea orthopnoea PND Palpitations Intermittent claudication Cyanosis |
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What should be probed for in the past history?
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Rheumatic fever
History of IHD - MI, CABG Drug usage |
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What should be probed for in the family history?
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MI, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, Marfan's syndrome, mitral valve prolapse
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What are the risk factors for coronary artery disease?
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Previous CAD
Smoking Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia Family Hx Diabetes Obesity Physical inactivity Male sex Age Raised homocysteine levels |
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What is the NYHA classification for heart disease?
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Class 1 - disease present, no symptoms
Class 2 - angina or dyspnoea on exertion Class 3 - angina or dyspnoea with mild exertion Class 4 - angina or dyspnoea at rest |
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What are the typical features of MI or ischaemic pain?
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Central, tight, heavy. May radiate to the jaw or left arm.
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What are the typical features of aortic dissection of aortic aneurysm pain?
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Very sudden onset, radiates to the back.
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