Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Giant cell (temporal) arteritis may present with _____ claudication

_____ hypogonadism presents with increased GnRH

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? _____

_____ is an isomer of T3 that mirrors T4 levels

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia leads to _____

Hint: skin finding

Hypertension is defined as persistent systolic BP ≥ _____ mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥ _____ mmHg

Toxic multinodular goiter is most often due to _____ mutations (60% of cases)

Parenchymal destruction from malignancy can cause _____ pneumothorax