Cardiology — Flashcards

Traumatic vascular dissection is a relatively common cause of ischemic stroke in the young, affecting the _____ vessels

What enzyme may be elevated in hemolytic anemia (both extra- and intravascular)? _____

Which stage of Lyme disease can present with chronic arthritis?_____

In red blood cells, lack of ATP impairs membrane integrity due to lack of cation transport, causing an _____ anemia

What is a worrisome sequelae of idiopathic intracranial hypertension if left untreated? _____

Is libido increased or decreased in patients with excess prolactin?_____

If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has increased ACTH secretion following a CRH stimulation test, the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____

Which thyroid imbalance presents with decreased TSH (if 1*) and increased free T3 / T4?_____

Digital clubbing is often associated with prolonged _____

What is a cause of hyperthyroidism that often presents as a healthcare worker with a recent history of weight loss? _____