Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

The likelihood of DVT should be evaluated using the _____

Cardiac tamponade features are _____, jugular venous distension, & muffled heart sounds (Beck's triad)

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a proximal leg vein ultrasound scan is -ve then _____

Hint: next step

_____ is a condition where the heart becomes compressed by excess fluid in the pericardium

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a proximal leg vein ultrasound scan is +ve then _____

Hint: next step

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a proximal leg vein ultrasound scan cannot be performed within 4 hours then _____

Hint: next step (2)

What is the management of asymptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White pattern? _____

If a DVT is unlikely (≤ 1 points) and the D-dimer is -ve then _____

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a D-dimer is +ve but proximal leg vein ultrasound scan (24 hours) is -ve then _____

Hint: next step (2)

WPW _____ is most commonly located at the left lateral area

Hint: accessory pathway name