Cardiology

Question 1

Describe the characteristic murmur of ASD.

Answer 1

Wide-fixed splitting of S2

Question 2

Describe the characteristic murmur of AR.

Answer 2

Decrescendo, radiation to carotids

Question 3

Describe the characteristic murmur of AS.

Answer 3

Crescendo-Decrescendo, radiation to carotids

Question 4

Describe the characteristic murmur of HOCM.

Answer 4

Harsh, crescendo-decrescendo

Question 5

Describe the characteristic murmur of MVP.

Answer 5

Mid systolic click

Question 6

Describe the characteristic murmur of MR.

Answer 6

Blowing, radiation to axilla

Question 7

Describe the characteristic murmur of MS.

Answer 7

Opening snap, radiation to axilla

Question 8

Describe the characteristic murmur of PDA.

Answer 8

Machine-like

Question 9

Describe the characteristic murmur of TR.

Answer 9

Blowing

Question 10

Describe the characteristic murmur of VSD.

Answer 10

Harsh

Question 11

What is general mgmt of pt with acute decompensated aortic regurgitation?

Answer 11

1. medical mgmt

2. surgery

Question 12

Pt with acute decompensated aortic regurgitation, while pt is waiting for surgery, what do you wanna do?

Answer 12

Decrease afterload ; can use nitroprusside which would cause vasodilation and ultimately decreased LVEDP

Question 13

What is the characteristic EKG pattern shown in Prinzmetal Angina?

Answer 13

Transient ST segment elevations

Question 14

Patient with HTN, tightening of the skin, what is dx you want to r/o?

Answer 14

scleroderma renal crisis