Cardiology — Flashcards

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

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

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

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

In Heyde syndrome, the stenotic aortic valve causes passing vWF to _____, making it available to be degraded by ADAMTS13 in the vasculature

_____ is a post-MI complication that presents as chest pain with friction rub

Acute _____ causes include idiopathic (most common; presumed viral), confirmed infection (e.g. Coxsackievirus), neoplasia, autoimmune (e.g. SLE, rheumatoid arthritis), uremia, cardiovascular (acute STEMI or Dressler syndrome), radiation therapy

A hyperkinetic pulse can occur with _____ and high-output conditions

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

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