Cardiology — Flashcards

Transcortical motor aphasia is characterized by _____ comprehension (intact or impaired)

Thyroid nodules may be studied using _____ radioactive uptake studies

Rickettsia prowazekii can cause _____, characterized by dizziness and confusion

What is the focus of end-of-life care (hospice)?_____

Which heart valve is most commonly affected by subacute and acute endocarditis caused by Streptococcus sanguinis and mitis?

Polyarteritis nodosa may present with _____ lesions (e.g. cutaneous eruptions) in up to 1/3 of patients

What is the most common inherited cause of hypercoagulable state in Caucasians? _____

Restrictive cardiomyopathy causes _____ dysfunction (systolic or diastolic)

What clinical features are seen in 11-hydroxylase deficiency that are a result of increased androgen levels:_____ (in women)

What laboratory assay is increased with anti-platelet therapy? _____