Cardiology — Flashcards

Hypertensive _____ is defined as severe hypertension (>180 / >120 mmHg) without acute end-organ damage

Where is a murmur due to aortic stenosis the loudest? _____

Mitral stenosis is usually due to _____ disease

_____ splitting is a delayed pulmonic sound, regardless of inspiration

Normally, patients with atlantoaxial instability often develop neurologic deficits _____ in the disease

Increased risk of developing breast cancer is associated with a(n) _____ age at first live birth (younger/older)

Transcortical mixed aphasia is characterized by _____ repetition (intact or impaired)

How do levels of plasma renin change in primary hyperaldosteronism? _____

The _____ phenomenon often occurs in patients with toxic adenomas and a drug administered with a high iodine content

Anemia is defined as Hb < _____ g/dL in males