Cardiology — Flashcards

All patients with carotid artery stenosis should receive medical therapy with _____

The most common cause of hypothyroidism that is non-iatrogenic = _____

_____ is a bacterial infection causing distributive shock that may affect the skin, resulting in a(n) diffuse erythematous macular rash

LDL < 70 and no disease = _____

Hint: statin/no statin

What is the recommended anti-hypertensive agent(s) for a patient with chronic kidney disease (regardless of age/race/proteinuria)? _____

Once a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is established, patients should receive a CT or MRI of the chest to evaluate for _____

Sickle cell patient with chronic hemolysis → _____ supplementation

What imaging study is used for the definitive diagnosis of cardiac tamponade? _____

What retinal pathology is associated with AV nicking, copper/silver wiring, and/or flame hemorrhages on funduscopy? _____

Major GI or brain bleed are contraindications to _____ usage in stroke