Cardiology — Flashcards

Which type of parapneumonic effusion is characterized by the following values: pH < 7.2 Glucose < 60 mg/dl WBC > 50,000/mm3 Gram stain/culture: positive _____

Elevated ACE and hypercalcemia is most likely _____

Hint: condition

Depressive symptoms and fatigue, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration/irritability in an obese person is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Aortic stenosis may cause symptoms of angina when the aortic valve area is <_____

COPD is the coexistence of _____ and _____

What is the treatment for pulmonary embolism? _____ _____ if anticoagulation is contraindicated

_____: Central nervous system (CNS) damage secondary to intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhage

Presence of PAD is a very strong predictor of co-existing _____

Secondary pulmonary hypertension may arise with recurrent pulmonary _____ or microthrombi

What is the recommended treatment for a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction? _____