Cardiology — Flashcards

The cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is usually idiopathic, but may be secondary to: - massive _____ - interferon treatment - congenital kidney malformations that cause chronic kidney disease

Septic emboli from endocarditis may seed the aortic wall and lead to development or worsening of aortic _____

The maintenance stage of ATN presents with _____ serum creatinine and BUN levels

Acute myeloid leukemia presents with _____ due to thrombocytopenia

Hint: skin findings (2)

Thoracic aortic aneurysms may extend proximally and block the coronary artery ostia leading to _____ disease

_____ echocardiogram may be used to detect lesions on heart valves, which aids in the diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis

What is the prognosis of Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease? _____

What demographic is most commonly associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemia non-ketotic syndrome? _____

SIADH is a cause of _____-osmotic volume expansion

Infection of injured portions of the aorta (atherosclerotic plaque, catheterization injury) can lead to aortic _____ formation