Cardiology Flashcards
(30 cards)
Pulsus parvus et tardus is seen in which conidition?
Aortic stenosis
Defined as: weak and delayed pulse
What is the definition of Kussmaul’s sign?
Increase in JVP with inspiration
What is the most common cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Seen in: chaga’s Dse, wet beri-ber, coxsackie virus, ischemia, HTN
Hypertension + unexplained hypokalemia + metabolic alkalosis
Conn’s Disease
Malignant hypertension is defined as?
Progressive renal failure + encephalopathy
What is the most common cause of death in healthy athletes?
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Congenital; autosomal dominant
Which syndrome pertains to delayed pericarditis after MI?
Dressler’s syndrome
Beck’s triad is composed of?
JVD, hypotension, muffled heart sounds
Pertains to a cardiac tamponade
Corrigan’s sign?
Water-hammer
Aortic regurgitation
Austin Flint murmur
Aortic regurgitation
de Musset’s sign?
Head bobbing
Aortic regurgitation
Duroziez’s sign?
Femoral pulse
Most common associated risk factor for aneurysm?
Atherosclerosis
What is the most common associated risk factor for aortic dissection?
Hypertension
When do you perform a surgical repair on aortic aneurysm?
> 5.5cm (abdominal)
>6cm (thoracic)
What is the most common location of an aortic dissection?
Above the aortic valve, distal to left subclavian artery
Virchow’s triad is composed of?
Hemostasis, endothelial injury, hyper coagulability
Risk factor for DVT
What is calf tenderness with passive dorsiflexion?
Homan’s sign
Pertains to DVT
Leriche’s syndrome is defined as?
Aortoiliac peripheral arterial disease
What is the congenital malformation of the lymphatic system?
Milroy’s disease
The presence of an S4 gallop pertains to what condition?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The presence of a S3 gallop pertains to what condition?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
What is the normal EF?
55%
What is the physiologic basis for the third heart sound?
Rapid blood flow from atrium to ventricle
