Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 971: What is the treatment for Lymphocytic Hypophysitis? _____

Answer: Corticosteroids

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Flashcard 972: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is seen in _____, HUS, and HELLP syndrome

Answer: TTP

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Flashcard 973: In a patient with Eisenmenger syndrome, will repair of the precipitating cardiac defect prevent pulmonary vascular sclerosis from becoming irreversible? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 974: The most common cause of **new-onset** seizure in **middle-aged adults (35-65)** is typically _____

Answer: tumor

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Flashcard 975: Coarctation of the aorta may cause upper extremity hypertension and aortic _____

Answer: dissection

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Flashcard 976: Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Lung Disease may arise due to _____ of lung parenchyma (e.g. COPD / Interstitial lung disease) or hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (e.g. obstructive sleep apnea, high altitude)

Answer: damage / inflammation

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Flashcard 977: The intravascular hemolysis caused by paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria occurs episodically, often while _____

Answer: sleeping

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Flashcard 978: _____ is inflammation of the conjunctiva, resulting in a red eye

Answer: Conjunctivitis

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Flashcard 979: Anemia of chronic disease is associated with a(n) _____ free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP)

Answer: increased

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Flashcard 980: What is the best screening test for DIC? _____

Answer: Elevated D-dimer

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