Chest pn and syncope Flashcards
1
Q
X: thrombosis of superficial V
located in the anterior chest
A
mondor’s sx
2
Q
X: unilateral pn at the costochondral jxn in the upper ribs
dx: bring shoulders forward
A
Tietze sx
3
Q
x: bilateral pn in chest
dx: bring shoulders back
A
costochondritis
4
Q
cause of stable angina vs. unstable
A
stable: athrosclerosis
prinzmental: vasospasm
5
Q
lab value that will be risen in stable and unstable angina
A
C-reactive protein
6
Q
x: substernal pn that builds over a few mins and last as long as 30 min
A
MI
Nitrates dont work!
7
Q
LOC for less than 1 min
A
vasovagal
cause: emotion or frightened
8
Q
ringing in the ears with syncope
A
orthostatic hypotension
difference of 20/10 Hgmm from standing to sitting
9
Q
x: retrograde blood flow from subclavian
LOC when wearing a tight collar or turning the head
A
carotid sinus sx
