Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the target LDL goal for someone with CHD or a CHD equivalent (e.g. T2DM)? _____

The duration of viral conjunctivitis is _____

Cherry-red spots on macula may be due to: _____ Niemann-Pick (sphingomyelin accumulation) Central retinal artery occlusion

What is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism? _____

_____ is a severe endocrine pathology that may result in lid lag

Multiple myeloma is diagnosed with SPEP and UPEP and confirmed with a(n) _____ showing > 10% plasma cells

Hint: test

_____ is characterized by flat edges with poor demarcation

Hint: Cellulitis or erysipelas

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with pruritus, especially after bathing, splenomegaly, headaches, and pancytosis on laboratory exam? _____

Early (acute) lesions of rheumatic heart disease cause mitral _____ Late (chronic) lesions of rheumatic heart disease cause mitral _____

The most common cause of mitral regurgitation in developed countries is _____, which is due to myxomatous valve degeneration

Hint: valvular disorder