Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Elevated DHEAS and normal testosterone = _____ tumor Normal DHEAS and elevated testosterone = _____ tumor

Hint: ovarian/adrenal

What is the treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus? Long-term therapy (everyone): _____ Acute exacerbations (flare): _____ Active glomerulonephritis: IV cyclophosphamide → PO mycophenolate mofetil

Aortic stenosis = _____ LV oxygen demand

What is the most effective intervention to slow progression of diabetic nephropathy? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with Marfan syndrome that presents with sudden-onset tearing chest pain? _____

What is the most common cause of death in Marfan syndrome patients? _____

What is the first step in management of T2DM after the diagnosis is made (A1C > 6.5%)? _____

Myocardial contusion is evaluated with _____ to screen for arrhythmias and myocardial injury

Hint: two tests

According to the USPSTF, a screening lipid profile is recommended in adults aged 40–75 years who are at increased risk of _____.