Cardiology — Flashcards

Dilated cardiomyopathy may be caused by _____ disease, which is the result of a parasitic infection

Which SLE antibody is a useful predictor of disease activity and renal involvement? _____

_____ hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a subset of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in which asymmetric septal hypertrophy interferes with the outflow of blood from the left ventricle

_____ is defined as bronchial hyperresponsiveness with reversible airway bronchoconstriction

What demographic (age, gender) is associated with rheumatoid arthritis?_____

Which thyroid imbalance presents with increased heat production (heat intolerance) and increased sweating?_____

Chronic bronchitis is associated with _____, due to early-onset hypoxemia from shunting

What EKG findings are associated with Vasospastic angina? _____

How does nephritic syndrome affect urine output? _____

Which acid-base disturbance is caused by decreased HCO3-? _____