Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Sacroilitis on X-ray film may appear as _____, sclerosis as well as fusion of the articular surfaces

What is the most useful investigation for ankylosing spondylitis? _____

A CXR of a patient with ankylosing spondylitis may show _____

What ophthalmological condition is ankylosing spondylitis associated with? _____

Upon examination, patients with ankylosing spondilitis will have _____ lateral and forward lumbar flexion and chest expansion

Hint: Reduced/Increased

What cardiac conditions are associated with ankylosing spondylitis? _____ & AV node block

Length of anticoagulation continuation for pulmonary embolisms Provoked → _____ Unprovoked → 6 months

A pulmonary embolism risk factor is underlying _____

If a PE is unlikely (≤ 4 points) then _____

Hint: next step

_____ increases the risk of pulmonary embolisms

Hint: drug