Cardio - History Taking Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Personal History in Cardiology
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2
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Complaint in Cardiology
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3
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HPI in Cardiology
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4
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Personal History in Cardiology
- Age
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As certain diseases are more common in certain ages, e.g-
- Congenital heart diseases in infants & young children.
- Coronary heart disease in middle aged and old.
5
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Personal History in Cardiology
- Sex
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Atherosclerosis & coronary heart diseases in males and post-menopausal females.
6
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Personal History in Cardiology
- Occupation
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Certain occupations may expose tire patient to certain diseases, e.g.
- Certain occupations which are under stress are more liable to cardiac diseases.
- Farmer: bilharzial Corpulmonale.
7
Q
Personal History in Cardiology
- Marital Status
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8
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Personal History in Cardiology
- Special Habits
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9
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Personal History in Cardiology
- Residence
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Endemic diseases:
- Bilharziasis may predispose to pulmonary hypertension & cor-pulmonale.
