Cardiology — Flashcards

Common causes of death in SLE patients include _____ failure, infection, and cardiovascular disease

What kidney complication may be associated with bacterial endocarditis? _____

What type of white blood cell is elevated in Churg-Strauss syndrome? _____

Thyroid nodules may be studied using _____ radioactive uptake studies

Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least _____ of the 5 following criteria are met: 1. Abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 40 inches in males, > 35 inches in females) 2. Fasting glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL) 3. Blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg) 4. Triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) 5. HDL cholesterol (< 40 mg/dL in men, < 50 mg/dL in women)

Treatment of cystine kidney stones involves _____ of urine and a low-sodium diet

Hypothyroidism may be treated with _____

Cavernous sinus syndrome may present with decreased _____ and/or maxillary sensation

What is the treatment for Bartonella henselae in the immuno-competent (cat scratch disease)? _____

Does Pneumocystis pneumonia show consolidations on chest xray? _____