Cardiology — Flashcards

Reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) is caused by a single-known inhalation exposure to chemical irritants leading to asthma-like symptoms. The predominant cell responsible for airway infiltration are _____

Hint: cells

_____ ulcers are typically found at bony prominences (e.g., sacrum, 1st or 5th metatarsal heads, heel).

Which electrolyte disturbance causes prolonged PR interval, loss of the p wave, and wide QRS on ECG? _____

Where is the pain felt with osteoarthritis of the hips? _____

What is the treatment of symptomatic MVP in pregnancy? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with sudden loss of vision in the left eye for the past hour? Examination of the eye reveals subtle retinal whitening. Cardiac examination is significant for a left carotid bruit. _____

anti-Jo (anti-synthetase) antibodies are suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Arteriolar and soft tissue calcification leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

_____ = patchy, irregular alveolar infiltrate occurring < 1 day after trauma _____ = bilateral, patchy alveolar infiltrate occurring 1-2 days after trauma

Hint: ARDS/Pulmonary contusion

In patients with SLE, leukopenia may manifest through _____-mediated peripheral destruction