Cardiology — Flashcards

Does aortic regurgitation cause a systolic or diastolic murmur?_____

Polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with a(n) _____ serum CRP and ESR

Which arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, is characterized by non-inflammatory synovial fluid (WBC < 2000/mm3)? _____

Both polymyositis and dermatomyositis are associated with _____ disease

What is the serum potassium level in a type 1 diabetic patient (increased or decreased)? _____

_____ hypertension (90-95% of cases) has no known etiology

Secondary hypertension may be caused by primary _____-aldosteronism

Tabes dorsalis presents with _____ of DTRs

What demographic (age, gender) is associated with rheumatoid arthritis?_____

Which thyroid imbalance presents with increased heat production (heat intolerance) and increased sweating?_____