Cardiology — Flashcards

Post-adrenalectomy hypotension, hypoglycemia, ↓ Na and ↑ K = _____

CLASSIC PRESENTATIONS Clinical Presentation: "Elastic skin, hypermobility of joints, increased bleeding tendency" _____

Increased vascular markings and ↔ DLCO = _____

Hint: chronic bronchitis / emphysema

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

What are the "5 H's and 5 T's" of ACLS? H's: - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ T's: - Tension pneumothorax - Tamponade (cardiac) - Toxins - Thrombosis (pulmonary) - Thrombosis (coronary)

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

Headache, vision changes and tinnitus (whoosing sound) with normal mental status is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

What are recommendations for AAA screening? _____

At what age should screening for osteoporosis be done in women: _____

_____ is more common

Hint: Cervical myelopathy or syringomyelia