Cardiovascular Flashcards
What is Malar Flush seen in?
Mitral Stenosis AND Pulmonary hypertension
Cardiovascular disease associated with Downs Syndrome
Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiovascular disease associated with Turners Syndrome
Aortic Stenosis
Coarctation of the aorta
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Cardiovascular disease associated with Noonan’s Syndrome
Pulmonary Stenosis
PICTURE
Janeway Lesions
PICTURE
Oslers Nodes
PICTURE
Splinter Haemorrhages
PICTURE
Xanthoma
Cause of Regularly Irregular pulse
Heart Block
Ectopics
DDx of radial-radial delay
Atherosclerosis
Aortic Dissection
DDx of radial-femoral delay
Coarctation of the aorta
Acute dissection
DDx of collapsing pulse
Aortic regurgitation
Persistant Ductus Arteriosus
Why do you check blood pressure in both arms?
To check for thoracic aortic dissection.
This is indicated by a significant discrepancy (>30mmHg) between arms.
Narrow Pulse Pressure
Aortic Stenosis
Wide Pulse Pressure
Aortic Regurgitation
Diagnose that sign: Blue Sclera
Marfans
Ehlers-Danlos
PICTURE
Marfans
Picture
Ehlers-Danlos
What should you look at in the eyes and face for CV Exam
Anaemia Sclera Corneal Arcus Xanthelasma Cushingoid Appearance Cynosis FUNDOSCOPY
What vein do you use to assess the JVP?
Internal Jugular Vein
It is valveless unlike the external jugular
Why assess the JVP?
The internal jugular vein reflects the pressure and function of the right side of the heart and thoracic cavity.
It gives information on circulatory volume and right ventricular function.
Causes of a raised JVP
Overfilled Right Atrium ..Fluid Overload ..Right Ventricular Failure ..Pregnancy Right Ventricular Compression ..Cardiac Tamponade ..Constrictive pericarditis Increased intrathoractic pressure leading to right heart failure ..Pulmonary HTN ..Pulmonary Oedema ..Tension Pneumothorax Tricuspid Valve Disease ..Stenosis ..Regurgitation ..Cardiac Myxoma Superior Vena Cava Obstruction ..Lung Tumour ..Mediastinal Masses ..Large Thyroid Goitre
Diagnose that sign: Large Pulse Volume
Suggests a Hyperdynamic Circulation e.g Sepsis, Anaemia, CO2 Retention, Aortic Regurgitation.
Diagnose that sign: Low Pulse Volume
Low cardiac output states: CCF, Hypovolaemia
Diagnose that sign: Slow Rising Pulse
Aortic Stenosis
Diagnose that sign: Collapsing Pulse
Aortic Regurgitation
Diagnose that sign: Pulsus Paradoxus
Seen in conditions where venous return is restricted such as severe acute asthma and cardiac tamponade
What is Pulsus Paradoxus
fall in pulse pressure >10mmHg on inspiration
Diagnose that sign: Pulsus Alternans
Aortic Stenosis
Severe Left Ventricular Failure