Cardiology — Flashcards

A(n) decreased interval between S2 and the opening snap sounds of a mitral stenosis murmur correlates with _____ disease severity

In Lemierre syndrome, septic thromboemboli from the neck can seed other organs, leading to multiple _____ on CXR

MCC of subacute endocarditis in damaged native valves? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops post-operative high fever, tachycardia, hypertension, and lid lag with no muscle rigidity? Serum creatine kinase is slightly elevated. _____

What is the diagnostic test for COPD? _____

Why are hormone-containing methods of contraception avoided in patients with breast cancer? _____

What is first-line treatment for Lyme carditis? _____

Greatest risk factor for stroke = _____

Hint: risk factor

_____ should be checked for pre-op risk for surgery

Hint: Which murmur?

What is the preferred diagnostic study for patients with renal insufficiency or hemodynamic instability with suspected aortic dissection? _____