Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
pericarditis tx
A
nsaid (ibuprofen) and cochichine
2
Q
rapid irregular heartbeat with hypoxia, exertional dyspnea, decreased breath sounds with multiple P wave morphologies
A
mutifocal atrial tachycardia - most associated with chronic lung disease
3
Q
squatting increases preload which improves which murmurs
A
HOCM, MVP
4
Q
standing decreases preload which worsens which murmur
A
HOCM, MVP
5
Q
squatting worsens which murmurs
A
aortic stenosis, aortic regurg, mitral stenosis, mitral regurg
6
Q
pulm htn mx
A
prostanoids, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, endothelin receptor antagonist, guanylate cyclase stimulant
7
Q
ecg hypercalcemia findings
A
shortening of QT interval
