Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the gold standard confirmatory test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? _____

Nephrotic syndrome causes a(n) _____-coagulable state due to loss of antithrombin III

HOCM and MVP murmurs _____ with more preload

Hint: increase/decrease

Fixed splitting of S2 is heard in a(n) _____

Hint: condition

von Willebrand disease presents with _____ platelet count + _____ bleeding time and _____ PTT

How are venous insufficiency ulcers treated? _____

Vasospasm is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that arises after _____

Hint: duration

The treatment for polycythemia vera is _____; second-line therapy is hydroxyurea

Ventilator Settings: PEEP: Ventilator provides a pressure of gas at the end of breathing cycle to keep _____ open; important in ARDS

Why does normocytic anemia in a patient with CKD occur? _____