Cardiology — Flashcards

Sudden cardiac death may be prevented with an implantable _____

What is the treatment of Addison disease (primary adrenocortical insufficiency)?_____

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

What is the most common cause of sporadic encephalitis in the United States?_____

Which bug is the most common cause of skin abscesses? _____

Nephritic syndrome is associated with _____ BUN and creatinine

What two organs are commonly affected by Churg-Strauss syndrome?_____

Patients with atlantoaxial instability can acutely present with neurological deficits due to _____ if their subluxation is worsened

How does the ESR change in a patient with giant cell (temporal) arteritis?_____

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