Cardiology — Flashcards

Patients with hypertension should be investigated with _____ for hypertensive retinopathy

Stage 2 hypertension ABPM/HBPM = ≥_____/95mmHg

Stage _____ hypertension is systolic BP ≥ 180 or diastolic BP ≥ 120

Hypertension is _____ unless severe

Hint: clinical presentation

Stage 1 hypertension clinic BP = ≥_____/90mmHg

_____ hypertension is BP ≥180/120 -and- signs of retinal haemorrhage or papilloedema

_____ is a class III antiarrhythmic drug that can cause hyper- and hypothyroidism

What ECG abnormality may be found in patients with _____? Shortened QT interval

Hint: Metabolic abnormality

The mainstay for primary prevention of hyperlipidaemia is _____

Untreated homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia is associated with early death due to _____