Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Most common ECG change in pulmonary embolus
A
Sinus tachycardia
2
Q
Most specific ECG finding in acute pericarditis
A
PR depression
3
Q
ECG features of hypokalaemia
A
U waves
small or absent T waves (occasionally inversion)
prolong PR interval
ST depression
long QT
4
Q
most common cause of mitral stenosis
A
rheumatic fever
5
Q
Features of mitral stenosis on auscultation
A
- mid-late diastolic rumbling murmur (best heard in expiration)
- loud S1
- opening snap
6
Q
Describe the murmur in mitral regurgitation
A
pansystolic high-pitched and ‘blowing’ murmur
