Cardiology Flashcards
1
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Fever and heart murmur
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Infective endocarditis until proven otherwise
2
Q
Pathognomonic signs of infective carditis
A
Janeway lesions
Osler nodes
Splinter haemorrhages
Roth spots
3
Q
Janeway lesions
A
Non-painful, erythematous macules on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
4
Q
Osler nodes
A
Painful, erythematous nodules on the tips of the fingers and toes
5
Q
Roth spots
A
Retinal haemorrhages with pale center
6
Q
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A
Condition in which the left ventricle is enlarged (dilated), with the wall becoming thinner and weaker due to stretching
