Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Does aortic regurgitation cause a systolic or diastolic murmur?_____

The cause of primary pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is often _____

What demographic is commonly associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

What is the most common complication of influenza?_____

IV drug users are at an increased risk of causing candidal endocarditis, most commonly of the _____ valve

Cavernous sinus syndrome may arise with cavernous sinus _____ related to infection

_____ is a zoonotic infection caused by Rickettsia rickettsii that presents with a rash that typically starts at the wrists and ankles and then spreads to the trunk, palms and soles.

Both polymyositis and dermatomyositis are associated with _____ disease

Most thyroid adenomas are nonfunctional ('cold'), but may rarely cause _____ via autonomous thyroid hormone production ('hot' or 'toxic')