Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 301: The "JONES" criteria is used for Rheumatic Fever:
J: _____
O: ♥ - carditis (endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis)
N: Subcutaneous Nodules (forearms, elbows, knees)
E: Erythema marginatum (rash w/ thick red borders)
S: Sydenham's chorea (rapid movement, esp. of hands and face)
Answer: Joints - migratory polyarthritis
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 302: Growth hormone cell adenoma presents as _____ in adults
Answer: acromegaly
Extra:
Watch Hyperpituitarism [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine/videos/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine-hypothalamic-and-pituitary-disorders-hyperpituitarism?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrine?ref=anki
Acromegalic facies
There is significant enlargement of the nose, chin, supraorbital region, lips, and zygomatic arch. The prominent lower jaw is particularly striking (prognathism).
Hand in acromegaly
Photograph of a left hand of a male acromegaly patient (right side) with the hand of a healthy person (roughly same age and height) for comparison (left side)
The hand of the patient is visibly enlarged and the fingers are widened.
Enlarged forehead in acromegaly
Forehead of a patient with acromegaly that is noticeably enlarged, particularly in the right supraorbital region. This is a characteristic feature of acromegaly.
Spacing of teeth in acromegaly
Pronounced gaps can be seen between the incisors in the lower row of teeth. This is caused by abnormal jaw growth, which has pushed the teeth apart. The gaps between the teeth are a characteristic finding in patients with acromegaly.
Flashcard 303: Which type of generalized seizure is acutely treated with benzodiazepines?
_____
Answer: Status epilepticus
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
Watch Benzodiazepines, flumazenil [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pharmacology/units/medical-pharmacology-neuro-psych/videos/medical-pharmacology-neuropsych-sedative-hypnotics-benzodiazepines-flumazenil?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/psychiatry/videos/substance-misuse?index=6]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/pediatrics/seizures/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 304: What HLA subtypes are associated with Graves disease?
_____ and DR3
Answer: B8
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/immunology?ref=anki
Flashcard 305: _____ may present with a "shawl and face" rash
Answer: Dermatomyositis
Extra:
Watch Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-immunology/videos/medical-pathophysiology-immunology-autoimmune-and-amyloidosis-polymyositis-and-dermatomyositis?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/rheumatology/other-connective-tissue/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 306: Diffuse scleroderma is associated with _____ and anti-RNA Polymerase III antibodies
Answer: anti-Scl-70 (DNA topoisomerase I)
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/gastroenterology/esophagus/acquire?ref=anki
1) Topoisomerase/Diffuse: Diffusely sprinkled on TOP
1b) Centromere/CREST: C for Centromere
Flashcard 307: Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Heart Disease may arise due to increased _____ in the pulmonary circuit (e.g. left heart failure, congenital heart disease)
Answer: pressure or volume
Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video: https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/pulmonology/videos/lung-pathology-special-topics?index=4
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/cardiology/hypertension/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 308: What type of pneumonia is typically caused by Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella and viruses (RSV, CMV, influenza, adenovirus)?
_____
Answer: Interstitial (atypical) pneumonia
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/pulmonology/videos/lung-pathology-fundamentals?index=10]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease/pneumonia/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 309: Pneumonia may present as _____ (respiratory rate) with pleuritic chest pain
Answer: tachypnea
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/pulmonology/videos/lung-pathology-fundamentals?index=10]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease/pneumonia/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 310: _____ is a type III HS that is preceded by GAS pharyngitis or skin infection
Answer: Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease/skin-infections/acquire?ref=anki
red handkerchief + golden crumbs on face on back + phone cord that looks like glomerulus
vs. rheumatic fever only caused by pharyngitis (not impetigo) - the "worse" pharyngitis causes the "worse" RF
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