Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Chronic leukemia is usually insidious in onset and seen in _____ (age group)

_____ hyperaldosteronism is seen in patients with juxtaglomerular cell tumor due to independent activation of the RAAS

_____ is the progressive onset of heart failure over many years due to chronic ischemic myocardial damage

What effect does the rapid squatting maneuver have on the intensity of aortic stenosis murmurs?_____

Wernicke (receptive) aphasia is characterized by _____ speech (fluent or nonfluent)

Multiple sclerosis may present with vertigo and _____ speech due to involvement of the brainstem (mimics alcohol intoxication)

How does microscopic polyangiitis present differently from granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener)? _____

Osteoarthritis classically presents with joint stiffness that improves with _____

What type of pneumonia is typically caused by S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, H. influenzae, and Klebsiella? _____