Cases Book Flashcards
List triad of Sx in CCF
SOB, Na and water retention (oedema)
List signs O/E of CCF
S3 gallop rhythm
Cardiomegaly
Neck vein distention
List Ix for CCF
BNP, FBC, U&Es, BGC, LFTs
Echo, ECG, CXR
How is CCF categorised?
NYHA
List categories of NYHA classification
I = mild II = Limited physical activity III = Moderate, gentle activity causes Sx IV = Severe, Sx at rest
List Mx of CCF
Diuretics, ACEi, B blockers, valsartan
Define PBC
Chronic disease of small intra hepatic ducts characterised by progressive bile duct damage and portal tract inflammation
List risks of developing PBC
Female, 45-60y/o
PMH or FH of AIDs
Sjorgens / scleroderma / coeliac / RA / thyroid problems
What AB is positive in PBC?
Anti mitochondrial antibodies
Sx of PBC?
Can be none
Jaundice, fatigue, pruritis, xs pigment, xanthelasma
Ix for PBC?
LFTs (ALP and GGT raised)
AB screen
USS abdo
Clotting and lipids
Describe pathophysiology of MG
Faulty ACh Rs causing auto antibodies to ACh R
What is defining feature of MG?
Fatiguability (worse on exertion, better with rest)
What is MG linked to?
Thyroid hyperplasia
What is pathophysiology of Lambert Easton?
ABs to VGCC causing weakness which is better with activity
List types of pneumoconiosis
Asbestosis, silicosis, coal workers lung
List Sx of pneumoconiosis
Nothing
Gradual SoB, dry cough, reduced exercise tolerance
List CXR findings of pneumoconiosis
Upper zone = egg shell calcification
Round opacities
Lower zone = interstitial fibrosis and pleural thickening
What causes MM?
Clonal proliferation of plasma cells in bone marrow
Sx of MM?
CRAB
C = hypercalcaemia Sx (stones, bones, throans, abdo moans, psychic groans)
R = renal failure - dark urine, recurrent UTI
A = anaemia (pale, SoB, fatigue)
B = bones (pain, fractures)
List Ix and results for MM
Blood film –> bence jones proteins
LFTs –> all normal inc NORMAL ALP
Serum/urine electrophoresis –> increased protein
Bone marrow biopsy –> >30% plasma cells
What is triad of anti-phospholipid syndrome?
Thromboses - DVT, PVD, stroke
Pregnancy loss - miscarriage, pre-eclampsia
Anti PL ABs - lupus anticoagulant, anti-cardiolipin
List Sx of SLE
SOAP BRAIN MD Serositis (pleuritis, pericarditis) Oral ulcers Arthritis Photosensitivity
Blood disorders (low platelets, haemolytic anaemia, low leukocytes) Renal problems (proteinuria, red cell casts) Anti-nuclear ABs Immunology (anti double stranded DNA, anti smooth muscle) Neuro Sx (psychosis, seizures)
Malar rash
Discoid rash
What is the key AB of SLE?
Anti nuclear ABs
Who is the typical SLE patient?
15-45y/o, Afro/Asian female
What is achalasia?
Motor disorder with loss of O peristalsis and failure of lower O sphincter to relax post swallow
What causes achalasia?
Loss of neurones in myenteric plexus
Sx /signs of achalasia?
Dysphagia to solids and liquids Regurgitation Pain Weight loss Nausea and vomitting
Ix and result of achalasia?
Barium swallow - bird beak appearance
Define PSC
Inflammation and injury of medium/large bile ducts leading to fibrosis and strictures
Describe typical PSC patient
Male, 40-50y/o, with UC
Sx of PSC?
Abdo pain, pruritus, fatigue, weight loss, fever, jaundice
What AB is positive in PSC?
pANCA
What complication is linked to PSC?
Cholangiocarcinoma
Ejection systolic murmur
Aortic stenosis
Early diastolic murmur
Aortic regurg
Mid diastolic murmur with opening snap
Mitral stenosis
Pansystolic murmur
Mitral regurg
Collapsing pulse, wide pulse pressure
Aortic regurg
Quiet S1, split S2 in severe. Blowing sound.
MR
Loud S1, with S3 present and displaced apex beat. Rumble sound
MS
Soft S2. S4 present.
AS
Syncope, angina and dyspnoea.
AS
Quinckes and de MUssets?
AR
Causes include rheumatic fever, IE, Marfans, MV prolpase
MR
Graham Steel murmur
MS causing pulm HTN
Tapping apex beat
MS
Displaced apex beat
MR
S3 present
MR
S4 present
AS
Narrow pulse pressure and slow rising pulse
AS
Heaving apex beat
AS
Pistol shot over femorals
AR
Rheumatic heart disease, AF and malar rash
MS
The most common murmur
AS
What is carcinoid syndrome?
Tumour of ileum enterochromaffin cells (release serotonin) which metastasise to liver
What precipitates carcinoid syndrome?
Stress, alcohol, caffeine
Sx carcinoid syndrome?
CARC - cutaneous flushing - asthmatic wheeze - R murmur - cramps and diarrhoea Low BP
Ix for carcinoid syndrome?
Urinary 5-HIAA (serotonin)
Which IBD: has bloody diarrhoea and tenesmus?
UC
Which IBD: has diffuse pain ?
UC
Which IBD: has ulcers and perianal abcesses?
CD
Which IBD: has RIF pain?
CD
Which IBD: has risk of gallstones and fistula?
CD
Which IBD: PSC and colorectal cancer?
UC
Which IBD: has skip lesions?
CD
Which IBD: is continous?
UC
Where does UC effect?
Rectum to ileocaecal valve
Which layers does UC affect?
Mucosa and submucosa
Which IBD: affects all layers?
CD
What is histology of UC?
Depletion of goblet cells
Crypt abcesses
Pseudopolyps
What is histology of CD?
Goblet cell hyperplasia
Granulomas
Cobblestone on colonoscopy
What is AXR of CD?
Strictures
Rose thorn ulcers
What is AXR of UC?
Loss of haustra
Drainpipe colon
List 3 common extra GI features of IBD
Arthritis
Erythema nodosum
Pyoderma gangrenosum
How do you induce remission for UC?
Aminosalicylates +/- steroids
How do you induce remission for CD?
Glucocoticosteroids or budesonide
How do you maintain remission for UC?
Aminosalicylates & azothioprine
How do you maintain remission for CD?
Smoking cessation
Azothioprine or mercaptopurine
List types of SVT
AF, WPW, Atrial flutter, paroxysmal SVT
List Sx of SVT
Palpitations, SoB, chest pain, dizziness, syncope
What is the Mx of SVT?
Adenosine or flecainide
How do you Mx AF?
Rate control: beta blocker or CCB
Rhythm control: Dc cardiovert
What is WPW?
Re-entry circuit (bundle of kent)
What is seen on ECG of WPW?
Delta wave (wide QRS with slurred upstroke) Short PR interval
What is WPW associated with?
Ebsteins anomaly
Describe pathophysiology of Alzheimers?
Cerebral atrophy
Type A beta amyloid plaque deposition
Tau protein tangles
List Sx of Alzheimers
Memory and language problems
Global deficits
List Sx of vascular dementia
CVD risk factors
Focal problems - visual / sensory /etc
Sudden, STEPWISE deterioration