Cardiology — Flashcards

Thrombolytic therapy (e.g. tPA) is indicated for patients with ischemic stroke if given within _____ of symptom onset

Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (de Quervain) may initially present with _____, which is then followed by a transient _____ and usually returns to _____

Hint: hyper/hypo/eu

_____ = louder with valsalva

Hint: Aortic stenosis/HOCM

Subacute bacterial endocarditis following a dental / respiratory tract incision procedure likely indicates _____ infection

Hint: bacteria

What is the recommended treatment for a hemodynamically unstable patient with cardiac tamponade? _____

Pericardiac knock (early diastolic sound, ~ S3) is heard in _____

Hint: condition

Can RAI ablation of thyroid tissue lead to permanent hypothyroidism?\n_____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a recent seizure who has a large amount of blood on urinalysis with few RBCs on microscopy? _____

Goals of sepsis therapy include: CVP at 10-12 Urine output > _____ cc/kg/hour MAP > 65 SvO2 > 70%

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, and a heart murmur that increases with inspiration? _____