Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Hint: most common cause

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

Concerning HIV serology, the _____ represents your current infection risk, while the _____ represents where you are headed

What would the platelet count and bleeding time show for uremia-induced platelet dysfunction? Platelet count = _____ Bleeding time = _____

What is the preferred next step for diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease in symptomatic patients? _____

What is the initial treatment for a macroprolactinoma (> 10mm) or symptomatic microprolactinoma? _____

What is the recommended treatment for severe, stage III COPD? _____

Shock is defined as systolic BP < _____ or urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hr

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) _____

Severe unilateral headache and jaw claudication is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition