Cardiac Examinations Flashcards
1
Q
what is normal Hb levels?
A
130-170g/L males120-160 females
2
Q
what level is HB when does palmar pallor?
A
<50g/L
3
Q
what level is Hb when conjuntivae pallor?
A
<80-90g/L
4
Q
6 things to confirm JVP?
A
2 to look- double impulse 2 to feel- pulse not palpable- occluding 2 to do- hepatojugular reflux posture change
5
Q
High JVP means?
A
Cardiac failure, fluid overload
6
Q
how does carotid pulse character in aortic stenosis?
A
small volumelate rise
7
Q
how does carotid pulse character in aortic regurg??
A
high volumerapid fall
8
Q
what does carotid bruit mean?
A
carotid narrowing
9
Q
when is S3?
A
after S2
10
Q
when is S4?
A
before S1
11
Q
S3 caused how?
A
early filling of ventricle
dilated left ventricle
could be mitral or aortic regurg
12
Q
S4 cause how?
A
turbulence during atrial contraction
13
Q
how does aortic stenosis murmur sound?
A
pansystoliccrescendo-decrescendo
14
Q
mitral regurg murmur intensity?
A
same throughout systole
