Cardiology — Flashcards

Opening snap followed by diastolic rumbling murmur is most likely _____ [sound:z45 SO - Mitral Stenosis and Opening Snap.mp3]

Hint: condition

Central retinal artery occlusion is most commonly caused by an embolized atherosclerotic plaque from the ipsilateral _____ artery

If BP measurements differ from arm-to-arm, an average measurement of the limb with _____ readings should be used

Hint: lower/higher

_____ presents with productive cough and pleuritic chest pain

Hint: Atelectasis or pneumonia

Bell's palsy is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

Newly diagnosed hypertension with BP < 150/90 mm Hg: begin therapy with _____ primary antihypertensive(s) Newly diagnosed hypertension with BP > 150/90 mm Hg: begin therapy with _____ primary antihypertensive(s)

Hint: #

Hypotonic hyponatremia and ↑↑↑ Cr = _____

Hint: cause

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient that presents with a 6-month history of unilateral knee pain? The pain is worse in the evening and with activity. _____

Stage 2 hypertension should be treated with _____ medications

"Worst headache of my life" is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition