Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 101: What demographic is associated with Ewing sarcoma?
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Answer: Boys < 15 years old
Extra: Ewing sarcoma is most common in boys < 15 years old and is much more common in Caucasian patients. It typically involves the diaphysis of long bones (especially femur), pelvic flat bones, and presents with an 'onion skin' periosteal reaction.
Flashcard 102: Acute leukemias are typically associated with _____ circulating WBCs
Answer: increased
Extra:
Watch Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Hairy Cell Leukemia & Adult T cell Leukemia [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-myeloid-lymphoid/videos/medical-pathophysiology-myeloid-and-lymphoid-lymphoid-and-plasma-cell-disorders-acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-all-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-cll-hairy-cell-leukemia-and-adult-t-cell-leukemia?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/hematology-and-oncology/videos/leukemias-and-lymphomas?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/hematology-oncology/leukemia/acquire?ref=anki
blasts go out into the blood (vs. lymphoma = stay in lymph node)
Other:
Flashcard 103: Pneumonitis, glomerulonephritis (RPGN) and palpable purpura are common clinical symptoms of _____ vessel vasculitides
Answer: small
Extra:
* Symptoms vary -> papules/plaques, hematuria/AKI, crescents, interstitial fibrosis, etc
Watch Small Vessel Vasculitides [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-vascular/videos/medical-pathophysiology-vascular-vasculitides-small-vessel-vasculitides?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery-subspecialty/vascular/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 104: Both polymyositis and dermatomyositis are associated with _____ disease
Answer: interstitial lung
Extra: - Reported in 10-40% of cases; prevalence can reach 70% in pt. with anti-histidyl transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase (anti-Jo-1) or antimelanoma differentiation associated protein (MDA)-5 antibodies.
Flashcard 105: _____ presents with proximal muscle weakness and **normal** creatine kinase?
Answer: Hyperthyroidism
Extra: * **Thyrotoxic Myopathy:** Presents with proximal muscle weakness and **normal** creatine kinase levels.
* **Hypothyroid Myopathy:** Presents with proximal muscle weakness, fatigue, and **elevated** creatine kinase levels.
Flashcard 106: What is the treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome?
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Answer: Anticoagulants
Extra:
Watch Acquired & Inherited Thrombosis Syndromes [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-blood-coagulation/videos/medical-pathophysiology-blood-and-coagulation-coagulopathies-and-platelet-disorders-acquired-and-inherited-thrombosis-syndromes?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/heme-onc/hemostasis/acquire?ref=anki
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Flashcard 107: Over 90% of Alzheimer disease cases are _____
Answer: sporadic
Extra:
Watch Alzheimer Disease & Dementia [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-neuro/videos/medical-pathophysiology-neuro-neurodegenerative-alzheimer-disease-and-dementia?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/neurology/videos/dementia?index=2]
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
Atlas:
Flashcard 108: What CNS complication can arise with measles (rubeola)?
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Answer: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 109: Primary CNS lymphoma is most commonly seen in patients with _____
Answer: AIDS
Extra:
Watch Adult CNS Tumors [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-neuro/videos/medical-pathophysiology-neuro-intracranial-hypertension-and-tumors-adult-cns-tumors?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/hematology-and-oncology/videos/leukemias-and-lymphomas?index=10]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/hematology-oncology/lymphoma/acquire?ref=anki
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Flashcard 110: _____ pupil is also referred to as relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)
Answer: Marcus Gunn
Extra: A Marcus Gunn pupil is a physical exam finding in patients with a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). It is typically caused by a lesion in the optic nerve (e.g., optic neuritis in Multiple Sclerosis) or severe retinal disease.
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