Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the treatment for massive, life-threatening pulmonary embolism? _____

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

Carvallo Sign: _____ = ↑ venous return (↑ right sided heart sounds)

Hint: inspiration/expiration

What is the treatment of choice for Parkinson's disease patients that are functional AND under 70 years old? _____

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

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

Hint: alignment

Toxic shock syndrome is a form of distributive shock that may affect the CNS, resulting in _____

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

What lifestyle modification reduces hypertension the most? _____