Cardiology — Flashcards

How do the following laboratory values change in secondary hyperparathyroidism (e.g. CKD)? PTH: Increased Ca2+: _____ Phosphorus: _____

What underlying cause of DVT must be ruled out in an older patient with their first episode of DVT and no history of immobilization, surgery, or provocative medications? _____

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. _____

_____ is a large-vessel vasculitis that involves the aortic arch and classically affects young Asian females, often presenting with weak pulses in upper extremities.

Which blistering skin disorder presents in an elderly person with tense blisters that don't rupture easily? _____

What is the recommended screening test for prostate cancer? _____

_____ is a heart murmur heard at the second right intercostal space during systole; it is associated with parvus et tardus (weak and delayed carotid pulse).

Hint: diagnosis

Patients with an LDL ≥ _____ mg/dL are recommended to begin high-intensity statin therapy

Which neuromuscular junction pathology, MG or LEMS, is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness? _____

What supportive medication is required to improve long-term survival in patients with β-thalassemia? _____