Venous thromboembolism — Flashcards

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Venous thromboembolism — Flashcards

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Pulmonary emboli are usually clinically silent as the embolus is usually _____ (size) and self-resolves

What class of drugs may be used for reperfusion therapy for STEMI when PCI is not available? _____

Direct factor Xa inhibitors may be used for stroke prophylaxis in patients with _____

Hypotension and distended neck veins + clear lungs = _____ infarction

Hint: location

What does CHADS-VASc stand for? C: _____ H: _____ A: _____ D: _____ S: Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism (2 points) V: Vascular disease (MI, PAD, aortic plaque) A: Age 65-74 Sc: Female sex

One common cause of an embolic ischemic stroke is DVT in a patient with a _____

priapism

hemorrhagic stroke

hereditary hemorrhagic telangectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome)

Venous thromboembolism Flashcards for USMLE

Study 9 flashcards on Venous thromboembolism for USMLE Internal Medicine. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Hematology (anemias, clotting disorders). Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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There are 9 flashcards for Venous thromboembolism, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Hematology (anemias, clotting disorders).

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