Cardiology — Flashcards

Only prosthetic valves can lead to schistocytes _____

Hint: T/F

The presence of _____ in the setting of SLE should raise concern for lupus nephritis and requires that a(n) renal biopsy be performed

How do you treat septic shock? Treating sepsis: IV broad spectrum antibiotics Treating shock: aggressive _____ and pressors

_____ = life-threatening hyperthyroidism precipitated by acute stress (e.g. infection, trauma, surgery)

CREST, renal crisis and heart and interstitial lung disease is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Hyperpigmentation and hyperkalemia/hyponatremia/hypotension are more often seen in _____ adrenal insufficiency

"Triphasic bursts" or "sharp wave complexes" on EEG = _____

Inappropriate absolute polycythemia is characterized by _____ O2 saturation

Pretibial myxedema is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Central retinal artery occlusion = _____ of retinal veins Central retinal vein occlusion = _____ of retinal veins

Hint: dilation/narrowing