Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 2301: Post-menopausal hormonal therapy is associated with _____ HDL and _____ LDL
Answer: increased
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https://onlinemeded.org/spa/obgyn?ref=anki
Flashcard 2302: Why does hypertension ocur in ADPKD?
_____
Answer: Cyst expansion → localized renal ischemia → increased renin release
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology?ref=anki
Flashcard 2303: Angiodysplasia is more common in patients with chronic _____ disease and von Willebrand disease
Answer: kidney
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https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery?ref=anki
Flashcard 2304: Urine pH < 5.5 and hyperkalemia = _____
Answer: hyperkalemic RTA (type 4)
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Flashcard 2305: What is the diagnosis and treatment of DVT (postop fever day 5)?
_____
Answer: Ultrasound and heparin
Extra: Post-op fever (The 5 W's):
1. Wind (Atelectasis/Pneumonia) - Days 1-2
2. Water (UTI) - Day 3
3. Walking (DVT/PE) - Day 5
4. Wound (Infection) - Day 7
5. Wonder drugs (Drug fever) - Day 10+
Reference: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery-general/postop-fever/acquire
Flashcard 2306: <3 lifetime doses of the tetanus vaccine and dirty wound is managed with _____
Answer: Tdap and TIG (tetanus immune globulin)
Extra: Tetanus prophylaxis guidelines:
- **Clean wound**: Tdap/Td if <3 doses or ≥10 years since last dose.
- **Dirty wound**: Tdap/Td if <3 doses or ≥5 years since last dose. Add TIG if <3 doses or unknown.
Flashcard 2307: In patients with **MEN 2A**, **parathyroid hyperplasia** is managed with _____ even if currently asymptomatic.
Answer: surgery
Extra: MEN 2A components:
- Medullary thyroid carcinoma (100%)
- Pheochromocytoma (50%)
- Parathyroid hyperplasia (20%)
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Flashcard 2308: What is the recommended management for a patient with an acute DVT and contraindications to anticoagulation or recurrent VTE despite therapeutic anticoagulation?\n_____
Answer: IVC filter
Extra: IVC filters are indicated for patients with acute proximal DVT/PE who have a contraindication to anticoagulation (e.g., active bleeding, recent major surgery, hemorrhagic stroke) or for those who have recurrent VTE despite being on therapeutic anticoagulation.
Flashcard 2309: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient on a ventilator who develops hypotension, tachycardia, and unilateral absence of breath sounds?
_____
Answer: Tension pneumothorax
Extra: The clinical presentation of hypotension, tachycardia, and unilateral absence of breath sounds in a patient on positive pressure ventilation is diagnostic of a tension pneumothorax.
Mechanism:
- Positive pressure ventilation forces air into the pleural space.
- Increased intrapleural pressure causes mediastinal shift.
- Compression of the SVC/IVC leads to decreased venous return, decreased right ventricular filling, and subsequent obstructive shock (hypotension/tachycardia).
Flashcard 2310: Management of mild-moderate sunburn is typically supportive (e.g. oral _____, topical aloe or cool compresses)
Answer: NSAIDs
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