CVS Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you look for CABG scars?
A
L internal mammary
Radial
Lift up boobs
2
Q
What are the clinical signs of severity for aortic stenosis?
A
- Plateau slow rising pulse
- Thrill in aortic area
- Soft A2
- Ventricular failure
- Pressure loaded apex beat
3
Q
Aortic stenosis is considered severe if any of these requirements are met
A
- Valve area 40
- Chest pain on exertion
- Syncope
- CCF
4
Q
A diffuse displaced apex beat is indicative of
A
Dilatation
5
Q
What are the clinical signs of severity of mitral regurgitation?
A
- Small volume pulse
- Enlarged LV (diffuse displaced apex beat)
- Loud/present S3
- Soft S1
- Early A2
- Early diastolic rumble?
6
Q
What are the features of the JVP?
A
- Not palpable
- Drops on inspiration
- Transient rise after hepatojugular reflux
- Occludable
- Positionable
- Double wave form
- If too high, sit upright; if too low, lie down
7
Q
Which coronary arteries correspond to which ECG leads?
A
- LAD - V2-V4
- RCA - II, III, aVF
- L circumflex - V5, V6
