Cardiology — Flashcards

AF secondary to mitral stenosis is managed with _____ and corresponding rate control (BB)

Hint: anticoagulation

What is the major complication of atrial fibrillation? _____

The most common ischaemic cause of acute mitral regurgitation is _____

CXR of a patient with mitral regurgitation may show _____

What additional heart condition often develops in patients with mitral stenosis? _____

An ECG may show _____ in mitral regurgitation

_____ is often quiet or absent in mitral regurgitation

Hint: S1/S2

Atrial fibrillation is managed with 1. _____ or rhythm control 2. Stroke prevention (anticoagulation)

Patients with mitral stenosis may develop _____ on their faces

_____ atrial fibrillation is characterised by recurrent episodes that terminates spontaneously usually < 7 days

Hint: classification