Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ degree AV block is characterized by a PR interval > 200 msec on ECG

Beta blockers must be used cautiously in _____ and are contraindicated in cardiogenic shock

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan decreases the _____ BP by 8-14 mm Hg

_____ angina is characterized by chest pain that arises with exertion or emotional stress

Acute _____ commonly presents with sharp pain that is aggravated by inspiration and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward

There is an increased risk for _____ papillary muscle rupture (post-MI) due to its single blood supply from the posterior descending artery

The U wave on ECG is prominent in _____ and bradycardia

Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an _____, irregular patterned rhythm

Isolated systolic hypertension can occur in _____, severe aortic regurgitation, or systemic causes (anemia, hyperthyroidism)

Hint: most common cause

_____ syndrome is due to an abnormally fast accessory conduction pathway from the atria to ventricle via the bundle of Kent, which bypasses the slower AV node