Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1951: 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? _____

Answer: Myoglobinuria (secondary to rhabdomyolysis)

Flashcard 1952: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia typically presents with _____ and neurologic deficits without CRAB symptoms of MM

Answer: visual

Flashcard 1953: Can RAI ablation of thyroid tissue lead to permanent hypothyroidism?\n_____

Answer: Yes, which is actually easier to manage than Graves disease

Extra: Hypothyroidism is a common and expected outcome of radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for Graves' disease. It is generally considered easier to manage with levothyroxine than the original hyperthyroid state.

Flashcard 1954: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, and a heart murmur that increases with inspiration? _____

Answer: Carcinoid syndrome

Flashcard 1955: Treatment of neurogenic shock? _____

Answer: Fluid and pressors

Flashcard 1956: The American Heart Association recommend exercise stress testing for men >_____ and women >_____ years of age before they undertake vigorous exercise

Answer: 45

Flashcard 1957: According to the USPSTF, a screening lipid profile is recommended in adults aged 40–75 years who are at increased risk of _____.

Answer: cardiovascular disease

Extra: The USPSTF recommends screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including a lipid profile, in adults aged 40–75 years to assess 10-year CVD risk and determine the potential benefit of statin therapy.

Flashcard 1958: What is the most common cause of death in Marfan syndrome patients? _____

Answer: Aortic dissection (presents with sudden-onset tearing chest pain)

Flashcard 1959: What is the first step in management of T2DM after the diagnosis is made (A1C > 6.5%)? _____

Answer: Life style changes and metformin

Flashcard 1960: _____ is a possible mass effect complication of lung cancers that involves impaired venous drainage from the head, neck and upper extremities

Answer: Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome