Cardiology Flashcards

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Q

Warfarin interacts with cranberry juice in what way

A

INR increases due to inhibition of p450 2C9

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Predominant haematological picture in cholesterol embolism (e.g. after PCI)

A

Eosinophilia in 80% of patients

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3
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Where is BNP produced

A

Cardiac ventricles

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4
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What is fibromuscular dysplasia?

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Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory disease of the blood vessels that causes abnormal growth within the wall of an artery. FMD has been found in nearly every arterial bed in the body although the most common arteries affected are the renal and carotid arteries

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