Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ hyperaldosteronism is characterized by high aldosterone and low renin

What risk factor contributes to insulin resistance in both Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus? _____

_____ and _____ are first line treatment for hypertension in patients with heart failure, MI, and/or diabetes

_____ is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia in children and adults

Dementia is a common feature of _____ Parkinson disease

Hint: early or late

What bladder deficit is associated with anterior spinal artery occlusion? _____

In newborns, homozygous protein C or S deficiency can cause _____

Pulmonary embolism may present with _____ D-dimer

Which form of glaucoma (open- or close-angle) is more common in the U.S.? _____

Acute pericarditis commonly presents with sharp pain that is aggravated by _____ and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward