Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Pericarditis can be complicated with pericardial effusion which can develop into _____

A patient presents complaining of intermittent chest pain. He states that the pain worsens when he takes a deep breath and that it is relieved when he leans forward. Physical exam reveals a multiphasic friction rub on heart auscultation. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

What is the best initial investigation for acute pericarditis?

What is the most common cause of pericarditis? _____

What is the management of cardiac tamponade secondary to pericarditis?\n_____

Hint: 3

Dressler's syndrome is _____

If atrial fibrillation is present for ≥ 48 hours then _____ should be used for at least 3 weeks prior to cardioversion

Rhythm control for _____ is done to get the patient back into normal sinus rhythm via an electrical or pharmacological cardioversion

Electrical cardioversion for AF is synchronised to the _____ to prevent ventricular fibrillation as the cardiac repolarisation is vulnerable

What are the indications for rhythm control for atrial fibrillation? _____

Hint: 4