Cardiology — Flashcards

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

What joint complication is associated with tabes dorsalis? _____

_____ 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)

_____ is an STD characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of inguinal lymphatics and lymph nodes

Hereditary spherocytosis is a cause of microcytic or _____ (MCV) anemia

How do serum aldosterone levels change in syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess? _____