Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

If a patient is haemodynamically unstable from atrial fibrillation, they should be treated with _____

Hint: specific

What is the most common cause of pericarditis? _____

Aside from an ECG, what investigation should patients with suspected acute pericarditis have? _____

_____ is inflammation of the pericardial sac with a duration of < 6 weeks

Quick ECG diagnosis: _____

What is the initial & diagnostic investigation for atrial fibrillation? _____

Acute mitral regurgitation presents with a triad of _____, cardiogenic shock and hypotension

Non-ischaemic acute mitral regurgitation is caused by rupture of _____

If there is persistent myocardial ischaemia after fibrinolyis, then consider _____ management

NSTEMI patients with a GRACE score < 3% (_____ risk) should have dual antiplatelet management (aspirin + ticagrelor)