Cardiovascular Flashcards
1
Q
What are the complications of atherosclerosis?
A
- rupture
- ulceration
- erosion
- ACS (induces thrombosis)
- aneurysm
- atheroembolism
2
Q
Smooth vs cardiac muscle
A
Smooth= no striations
Cardia= striations
3
Q
What is the gold standard diagnosis of myocarditis?
A
Endomyocardial biopsy
4
Q
What are the causes of infective endocarditis?
A
5
Q
What are the complications of infective endocarditis?
A
6
Q
Systolic vs diastolic heart failure
A
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