Cardiology — Flashcards

Chronic cocaine abuse increases risk for _____ cardiomyopathy

Aortic stenosis due to rheumatic disease may be distinguished from stenosis due to "wear and tear" by the presence of: 1. _____ 2. Fusion of the commissures

What is the best screening test for DIC? _____

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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