25th November Cards Flashcards
How does pericarditis affect ST segment?
Elevates it
How does loop diuretics affect calcium levels?
Causes hypocalcemia
How does thiazides affect calcium levels?
Causes hypercalcemia
Which leads does a lesion in the left anterior descending or left circumflex artery affect
✓ V4-6
✓ I
✓ aVl
What leads are affected in right coronary artery lesion
II, III, aVF
Which valvular lesion causes narrow pulse pressure?
Aortic stenosis
What is the characteristic of the murmur of aortic regurgitation?
Early diastolic murmur, high pitched and ‘blowing’ in character
Which antihypertensives cause impaired glucose tolerance?
Loop diuretics
Does loop diuretics affect calcium levels?
Yes, causes hypocalcemia
How does pericarditis affect ST segment?
Elevation
Does amiodarone affect the liver?
Yes, can cause hepatotoxicity
What causes delta waves?
Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome (left sided accessory pathway)