Cardiology — Flashcards

Hypertensive encephalopathy is characterized by a(n) _____ headache and nausea / vomiting followed by nonlocalizing neurologic symptoms

Chronic cocaine abuse increases risk for _____ cardiomyopathy

What is the best screening test for DIC? _____

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

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

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)

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

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

Expansion of the ventricles in normal pressure hydrocephalus results in distortion of the fibers of the _____

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