Cardiology — Flashcards

Post-capillary pulmonary hypertension has _____ PCWP and PVR less than 3 wood units

The most important treatment for STEMI is _____ therapy, such as angioplasty (preferred) or fibrinolysis

Myocardial infarction induced acute left ventricular failure can result in rapid onset _____ and acute pulmonary edema

_____ is an inflammatory post-MI complication that occurs after 2* to 4* days

_____ is unique in that vegetations typically present on both side(s) of the mitral valve, resulting in regurgitation

_____ angina is characterized by episodic chest pain during rest due to coronary artery spasm

Cardiovascular (Antiarrhythmics) _____-kalemia induced arrhythmias may present on ECG with peaked T waves and a shortened QT interval

Kussmaul sign (increased JVP on inspiration) may be seen with constrictive _____ and restrictive cardiomyopathies

_____ P wave (amplitude > 5 mm) is associated with a dilated right atrium

Beta-blockers are useful in the management of _____ and dilated cardiomyopathy