Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the most common symptom of bacterial endocarditis? _____

The most common cause of Addison disease in the developing world is _____

What effect does standing up or the valsalva maneuver have on the intensity of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy murmurs?_____

ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in bilateral _____

Does rheumatoid arthritis present with systemic symptoms (e.g. fever, fatigue)? _____

The first line treatment for hypercholesterolemia (LDL) is with lifestyle modification and _____

What is the shape of a murmur due to aortic regurgitation? _____

What type of pneumonia is typically caused by Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella and viruses (RSV, CMV, influenza, adenovirus)? _____

Glucocorticoids are useful in treating _____ insufficiency, which may progress to circulatory shock, hypoglycemia, and death

_____ is a regional cerebral ischemia that results in focal neurologic deficits lasting < 24 hours (majority resolve in < 15 minutes)