Cardiology — Flashcards

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

The Dix-Hallpike manuever is used to diagnose _____

_____ is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death within 2 days of acute MI

Acute myocardial infarction may also present with a new-onset _____ bundle branch block

Orthostatic hypotension is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

(+) QRS in lead I (+) QRS in lead II frontal axis = _____

Hint: alignment

_____ vertigo is a form of vertigo that presents with nystagmus that is constant

Screening modality for breast cancer for pt w/ normal risk = _____ Screening modality for breast cancer for pt w/ high risk (family hx, radiation) = _____

One complication associated with lung cancer (pancoast tumor) is _____ syndrome due to compression of the stellate or superior cervical ganglia

β-blockers are a standard therapy in myocardial infarction but should be avoided in patients with _____ or bradycardia