Cardiology — Flashcards

Severe COPD may present with pulmonary _____, characterized by loss of lean muscle mass due to energy imbalance and systemic inflammation.

Acute onset of "electric shock" back pain radiating to legs = _____

How long after a myocardial infarction should surgery be deferred? _____

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by _____ during sleep

Patient presents with a blowing diastolic heart murmur with bounding pulses, widened pulse pressure, head bobbing, and eponym parade = _____ [sound:44 SO - Aortic Regurgitation.mp3]

What is the next best step in the evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a patient < 30 years of age? _____

Does allergic conjunctivitis present with ocular pruritus and eyelid edema?\n_____

_____ is a bacterial infection causing distributive shock that may affect the skin, resulting in a(n) petechial rash or skin that is cool and mottled

Carotid _____ are clinical findings indicative of carotid stenosis.

Aortic stenosis and any of the following: 1) Symptomatic (syncope, angina, dyspnea) 2) LVEF < 50% 3) Undergoing other cardiac surgery _____

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