Cardiology — Flashcards

Which blood transfusion reaction is caused by donor anti-leukocyte antibodies against recipient neutrophils and pulmonary endothelial cells? _____

The consequences of renal failure may be remembered using the mnemonic "MAD HUNGER": M.A: _____ D: Dyslipidemia (especially increased triglycerides) H: Hyperkalemia U: Uremia N: Na+ / H2O retention G: Growth retardation and developmental delay E: Erythropoietin failure (anemia) R: Renal osteodystrophy

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is associated with _____ levels of complement

_____ hyperaldosteronism is seen in patients with renovascular hypertension due to independent activation of the RAAS

Chronic exposure to _____ can occur with patients who work in the aerospace industry, in electronics manufacturing, or with nuclear reactors

Pulmonary infarction due to PE may present with _____ and tachycardia

Hint: RR

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

Pompe disease is a glycogen storage disease associated with _____ cardiomyopathy

How do levels of plasma renin change in Liddle syndrome? _____

What acute phase reactant can be measured clinically as a nonspecific sign of ongoing inflammation? _____