Cardiology — Flashcards

(+) QRS in lead I (-) QRS in lead II frontal axis for ventricular depolarization = _____

Hint: alignment

Management of cauda equina syndrome involves emergent MRI and administration of _____

Pseudohyponatremia (isotonic hyponatremia) is caused by _____

Hint: condition

↑ Mitral stenosis severity = _____ gap between S2 and opening snap

Hint: ↑↓↔

Does peripheral vertigo present with postural instability? _____

How do you treat symptomatic hypocalcemia? _____

Is weight loss or exercise more important to reduce risk of osteoarthritis? _____

Back pain and the following: _____

Hint: what is the most appropriate first step

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with back pain after carrying heavy packages? Physical exam reveals paravertebral tenderness. (most common cause of acute back pain) _____

Aortic stenosis is typically caused by: _____ Congenital bicuspid valve (middle age) Rheumatic fever

Hint: most common cause