Cardiology — Flashcards

What are CK levels in steroid-induced myopathy and polymyalgia rheumatica? _____

Fibromyalgia, Polymyositis, or Polymyalgia rheumatica? Stiffness > pain in proximal muscles with elevated ESR and normal creatine kinase. Chronic wide spread pain with normal labs. Proximal weakness with elevated ESR and creatine kinase. _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with syncope, dyspnea, and a slow-rising/delayed pulse? _____

Acoustic neuromas are common among the elderly _____

Hint: T/F

Which type of syncope is often preceded by nausea, bradycardia, and/or a feeling of warmth throughout the body? _____

High-risk thromboembolism (DVT/PE) is managed with _____ Low-risk thromboembolism (DVT/PE) is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What is the clinical presentation of Coccidioides infection in an immunocompetent individual?\n_____

PT/PTT values in DIC vs. TTP/HUS? _____

Cold intolerance, lethargy and depression is most likely _____

Hint: condition

↑ ESR/CK and bilateral proximal muscle weakness is suggestive of _____ ↑ ESR/CRP and stiffness/pain in the shoulders, hip, and neck is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition