Cardiology — Flashcards

Vasovagal syncopes are often preceded by _____; nausea, sweating, pallor & flushing

5-year survival rate of heart failure is ~_____-60%

NT-pro-BNP > _____ ng/L → Urgent referral for specialist assessment & transthoracic echocardiogram within 2 weeks

Recreational drugs such as cocaine & amphetamines may cause secondary _____

Advise patients with vasovagal syncope to avoid _____, consume more water (2-3L), & consume more salt (6-9g)

Normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is _____-70%

What is the functional classification of heart failure? _____

Hypertension in patients under _____ years old should be considered for specialist referral to exclude secondary causes

What is the symptomatic pharmacotherapy for fluid overload in heart failure? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a young woman with recurrent headaches, significant hypertension, and a subauricular / carotid systolic bruit? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis