Cardiology — Flashcards

Severe unilateral headache and jaw claudication is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

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

Embolization leading to acute mesenteric ischemia usually occurs in which artery? _____

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

Critical illness polyneuropathy is a complication of _____ characterized by axonal injury of the peripheral nerves resulting in _____

What are the "5 H's and 5 T's" of ACLS? H'sT's_____Toxins_____Tamponade_____Tension pneumothorax_____Thrombosis_____Trauma

Patients with abnormal joints (e.g. RA, OA) have a(n) _____ risk of septic arthritis

Stroke is managed with _____ to exclude hemorrhage before tPA can be given

Hint: next step

What is the likely underlying cause of resistant hypertension in a patient with diffuse atherosclerosis and >30% creatinine elevation after starting ACE inhibitors? _____

Increased vascular markings and ↔ DLCO = _____

Hint: chronic bronchitis / emphysema