Cardiology — Flashcards

Asplenic patients have ↑ risk of infection by _____, so give vaccines for S. Pneumo, H. Flu, and N. Meningitidis

Hint: microbes

_____ syndrome is a pathology of the lower spinal cord that results in symmetric motor weakness

Low-dose aspirin (81 mg) is used on adults aged 50 to 59 years with what percent of 10-year cardiovascular risk: _____

Hint: %?

Prominent J waves on ECG are typically indicative of _____

Evidence of protein in the urine (albumin) is indication for _____ for those with diabetes

Hint: Drug

High A1c, high random glucose and high fasting glucose is suggestive of _____

Hint: cause

Acute pericarditis commonly presents with sharp pain that is aggravated by _____ and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward

What does this show? _____

Acute pericarditis presents with a pericardial _____ accumulation

Adult with pruritic erythematous rash on flexor surfaces is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition