Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 891: The left renal vein can become compressed between the _____ and _____ as it crosses the midline
Answer: aorta
Extra:
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Flashcard 892: The hyperpigmentation seen in ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas is most evident in _____ and _____ exposed areas
Answer: sun
Extra:
* Sun-exposed -> (face, neck)
* Trauma-exposed -> (elbows, knees)
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Flashcard 893: Does normal pressure hydrocephalus result in increased subarachnoid space volume?
_____
Answer: No
Extra:
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Atlas:
Flashcard 894: Raynaud phenomenon may result in digital _____ due to critical ischemia
Answer: ulceration
Extra:
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Atlas:
Flashcard 895: Familial dilated cardiomyopathy is often due to autosomal _____ diseases
Answer: dominant
Extra:
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Flashcard 896: What is the treatment for a patient with giant cell (temporal) arteritis?
_____ and tocilizumab
Answer: High-dose corticosteroids
Extra:
* giant moon face: corticosteroids treat PAN, Giant cell, & Takayasu Arteritis
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Flashcard 897: The hallmark of Chikungunya fever is severe _____ symptoms
Answer: joint
Extra:
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Flashcard 898: Polycythemia vera may present with _____ after a warm bath or shower due to mast cell degranulation
Answer: pruritus
Extra:
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Flashcard 899: What bacteria is the most common cause of endocarditis in IV drug users?
_____
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Extra:
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typically involves the tricuspid valve (right-sided); thus use vancomycin
Flashcard 900: Thyroid masses are much more likely to be malignant in _____ and _____
Answer: males
Extra: Ionizing radiation is a significant risk factor for thyroid cancer (especially papillary carcinoma), though many cases are sporadic.
Note: Thyroid nodules in males and children have a higher clinical suspicion for malignancy compared to females and adults.
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