Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1301: Low voltage ECG and electrical alternans is suggestive of _____

Answer: pericardial effusion (cardiac tamponade)

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery?ref=anki diagnosis of pericardial effusion can be more definitely made using echocardiogram, showing an anechoic dark space surrounding the heart (the effusion) 

Flashcard 1302: Multiple white matter lesions separated by time and space is _____

Answer: multiple sclerosis

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Flashcard 1303: A murmur with an opening snap is indicative of what pathology? [sound:z45 SO - Mitral Stenosis and Opening Snap (1).mp3] _____

Answer: Mitral stenosis

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Flashcard 1304: Continuous murmur that disappears with flexion of head or in supine position = _____

Answer: venous hum

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Flashcard 1305: _____ conjunctivitis is characterized by itchy sensation

Answer: Allergic

Extra: Allergic conjunctivitis is classically characterized by intense itching (pruritus), which distinguishes it from viral or bacterial conjunctivitis.

Flashcard 1306: Bilateral proximal muscle weakness and rash (heliotrope, Shawl sign, malar, Gottron sign) is suggestive of _____

Answer: dermatomyositis

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/rheumatology/other-connective-tissue/acquire?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1307: What type of interventions are recommended to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk of falling: _____

Answer: Exercise/PT

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Flashcard 1308: How does septic shock affect the following? PCWP: _____ Cardiac index, early: _____ SVR: _____ MvO2: _____

Answer: normal or decreased

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery-trauma/shock/acquire?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1309: _____ = raised, sharp edges with good demarcation _____ = flat edges with poor demarcation

Answer: Erysipelas

Flashcard 1310: _____: An infarction of the central nervous system with resultant neurologic deficit that persists beyond 24 hours or is interrupted by death within 24 hours

Answer: Ischemic stroke

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