Cardiovascular Flashcards
Which heart valve is responsible for gate keeping the movement of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
Mitral valve
A patient presents with bibasal crackles and a pan-systolic murmur, heard loudest at the apex. Which valvular disorder is most likely to be responsible?
Mitral regurgitation
A patient presents with suspected heart failure. What result would provide you with the most confidence about your diagnosis?
Elevated BNP levels in a blood test
The patient is subsequently diagnosed with heart failure. Which drug would you prescribe first?
ACE inhibitor
Which electrolyte is not involved in the aetiology of re-feeding syndrome?
Calcium
Which five-day structured program was created to educate patients about nutritional management in diabetes?
DAFNE
Lesions in which nuclei of the hypothalamus produce uncontrolled feeding and obesity in rats?
Ventromedial hypothalamus
Which body composition change is most commonly seen in a male around the age of 60?
Decreased muscle mass around the legs
Name the principal action of angiotensin-II
Vasoconstriction
What is the recommended first choice treatment for hypertensive patients under the age of 55?
ACE inhibitor