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Cardinal features of ALVF |
1) Orthopnoea 2) Gallop rythm 3) Bilateral basal crepitation. |
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Common causes of AF |
MITHI 1) Mitral stenosis 2) IHD 3) Thyrotoxicosis 4) Hypertension 5) Idiopathic. |
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Complications of atrial fibrillation. |
1) Systemic thromboembolism 2) Pulmonary embolism 3) Precipitate or aggravate heart failure. |
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Viva Q. Mention the 1st line management of ALVF. |
At first say the following three(3): 1) Propped up position. 2) High flow O2 inhalation. 3) I/V frusemide. If examiner wants to know more then say the followings: * Glyceryl trinitrate(GTN) * ACE inhibitor. * In some cases, Opioid (Morphine/Pethidine) |
