Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Giant cell (temporal) arteritis may present with _____ claudication

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia leads to _____

Hint: skin finding

What is the likely diagnosis for a patient with atherosclerosis who presents with crampy postprandial epigastric pain, food aversion, and weight loss? _____

Which paraneoplastic syndrome presents with progressive proximal muscle weakness, papules on the knuckles, and a rash around the eyes? _____

_____ hypogonadism presents with increased GnRH

_____ is an isomer of T3 that mirrors T4 levels

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with difficult to manage _____ due to increased sympathetic tone

Acromegaly causes impaired _____ tolerance (i.e. insulin resistance), which may present as secondary _____