Cardiology — Flashcards

What demographic is classically affected by Takayasu arteritis? _____

How long does it take for constrictive pericarditis to occur?_____

Embolic ischemic strokes commonly affect the _____ artery

Most pulmonary emboli arise via a thromboembolus from the _____ deep veins of the lower extremity

Delirium tremens classically occurs in a _____ setting

Are steroids useful in the management of Guillain-Barre syndrome? _____

Where is a murmur due to tricuspid regurgitation the loudest? _____

Identify the murmur heard at the aortic area with the patient sitting and leaning forward:

What CD4+ cell count is associated with CMV retinitis in HIV patients?_____

Physical activity / exercise, inadequate food intake, excessive insulin dose can precipitate _____glycemia in patients with insulin treated diabetes