Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ is a longitudinal intimal tear with dissection of blood through the media of the aortic wall

Aortocavitary fistulas are an uncommon complication of _____

During the maintenance phase of acute tubular necrosis, there is increased risk for _____-kalemia and uremia

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

Patients who undergo radioactive iodine (I131) treatment can develop _____.

Which thyroid imbalance is associated with dry, cool skin and coarse, brittle hair?_____

Nitrates are contraindicated in patients with _____ cardiomyopathy

Lung cancer risk is directly related to the duration and the amount of smoking, which is measured in '_____'.

Is cervical dystonia typically painful?_____

Osteoarthritis classically presents with joint stiffness that improves with _____