Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

What investigation is used for cardiac tamponade? _____

What is pulsus paradoxus?\n_____ seen in cardiac tamponade.

What is the recommended management for a hemodynamically unstable Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome patient with atrial fibrillation?\n_____

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a proximal leg vein ultrasound scan is +ve then _____

Hint: next step

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a proximal leg vein ultrasound scan cannot be performed within 4 hours then _____

Hint: next step (2)

The likelihood of DVT should be evaluated using the _____

If a DVT is likely (≥ 2 points) a D-dimer is +ve but proximal leg vein ultrasound scan (24 hours) is -ve then _____

Hint: next step (2)

What is the management of asymptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White pattern? _____

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with atrial fibrillation may cause _____ which can result in death, particularly when administering AV node node blockers (BB, CCB)

WPW _____ is most commonly located at the left lateral area

Hint: accessory pathway name