Cardiac History & Physical Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Angina pectoris results from ___________.
A
supply-demand mismatch
2
Q
True angina is ____________, while other sources of chest pain are ___________.
A
diffuse, aching, and mild-to-severe intensity; sharp, localized, and excruciating
3
Q
Orthostatic hypotension is defined as __________.
A
greater than or equal to 20 mmHg drop in blood pressure when standing
4
Q
A physical exam finding indicative of coarctation of the aorta is ___________.
A
that blood pressure is lower in the leg than in the arm
5
Q
What is it called when someone leans over and holds their heart with their right hand?
A
Levine’s sign
6
Q
Right arm pain would usually not be _________.
A
true angina
7
Q
What is coarctation of the aorta?
A
A narrowing of the aorta just distal to the subclavian artery
