Cardiology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 181: What can cause Sudden Heart Failure, raised JVP, Pulsus parodoxus after recent MI?
Answer:
• Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture
*Leakage of blood into the pericardial sac, resulting in cardiac tamponade
Flashcard 182: What cardiac medication has a risk of causing thrombophlebitis?
Answer:
• Amiadarone
Flashcard 183: What is the main mechanism of simvastatin?
Answer:
• Decreases intrinsic cholesterol synthesis
- reduces the rate at which the liver produces LDL cholesterol
Flashcard 184: Murmur heard with Coarctation of Aorta?
Answer:
• systolic murmur
Flashcard 185: What murmur is heard in Atrial Septal Defect?
Answer:
• ejection systolic murmur louder on inspiration
Flashcard 186: Beta-Blockers should not be prescribed concurrently with:
Answer:
• Verapamil
*Can increase risk of complete heart block
Flashcard 187: What is the dose of atorvastatin for secondary prevention?
Answer:
• 80mg = high-dose
Flashcard 188: What is a classic "sawtooth" sign on ECG?
Answer:
• Atrial flutter
Flashcard 189: What are the ECG changes seen with hypercalcaemia?
Answer:
• Shortened QT interval
Flashcard 190: Why are beta-blockers contraindicated in asthma patients
with atrial fibrillation?
Answer: They can precipitate bronchospasm
Keywords: Cardiology flashcards, medical flashcards, NEET PG preparation, USMLE Step 1 flashcards, Anki alternative, spaced repetition medical, OnCourse flashcards
