Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ ITP = platelets < 100,000 for > 1 year

Hint: Form

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

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 mitral regurgitation in developed countries? _____

Individuals at increased risk of _____ should have a screening serum lipid profile in adults of age 45–75 year

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

Signs of decreased _____ activity indicate a poor prognosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Myocardial contusion should be monitored with _____ to screen for arrhythmias and cardiac function

Hint: two tools

What is the recommended treatment for post-surgical DVT in a patient with ESRD? _____

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener) is managed with _____

Hint: treatment