Cardiology — Flashcards

What condition is characterized by episodic chest pain that worsens with movement or changes in position, without warmth, swelling, erythema, or other cardiovascular / pulmonary signs or symptoms?

NSAIDs may be contraindicated for patients with _____ insufficiency

What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the U.S.? _____

What joint complication is associated with tabes dorsalis? _____

Pulmonary emboli are usually clinically silent as the embolus is usually _____ (size) and self-resolves

_____ is characterized by degeneration of the macula

Does type I familial dyslipidemia cause an increased risk for atherosclerosis? _____

What kidney complication may be associated with bacterial endocarditis?_____

Presenting symptoms of lung cancer are non-specific and include cough, hemoptysis, weight loss, and post-obstructive _____

Patients with subclavian steal syndrome present with vertebrobasilar insufficiency (dizziness, vertigo, _____ attacks)