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Final Year - Cardio > General learning with Kinan > Flashcards

General learning with Kinan Flashcards

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What is a key sign of chronic pericarditis

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chronic pericarditis = constrictive pericarditis

Signs:

Kussmaul’s sign - raised JVP during inspiration
Pulsus paradoxicus - drop in BP on inspiration
RHF signs - ascites, oedema, hepatomegaly

Causes - TB, idiopathic

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What else causes Kussmaul’s sign

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Cardiac tamponade
Constrictive pericarditis

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Tamponade signs

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Hypotensive
Muffled heart sounds
High JVP

= Beck’s triad

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Constrictive pericarditis vs PH RHF

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Pericarditis - no signs
PH RHF - Loud P2 (pulmonary valve), parasternal heave due to right ventricular hypertrophy

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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Heart failure signon cxr

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ABCDE
A- alveolar oedema - batwing sign
B kerley B
C cardiomegaly
D - upper lobe diversion - stag antler’s sign
E - pleural effusion

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Final Year - Cardio (10 decks)

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