Common Presenting Symptoms Flashcards by Olivia Mooney | Brainscape

Q

Cardiovascular causes of chest discomfort

A

Myocardial infarction
Angina
Pericarditis
Aortic Dissection

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Other causes pf chest discomfort

A

Oesophageal spasm
Pneumothorax
Musculoskeletal pain

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Cardiovascular causes of dyspnoea

A

Heart failure
Valvular disease
Angina
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary hypertension

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Other causes of dyspnoea

A

Respiratory disease
Anaemia
Obesity
Anxiety

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Cardiovascular reasons for palpitations

A

Tachyarrhythmias
Ectopic beats

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Other reasons for palpitations

A

Anxiety
Hyperthyroidism
Drugs

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Cardiovascular reasons for syncope

A

Arrhythmias
Postural hypotension
Aortic stenosis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Atrial myxoma

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Other reasons for syncope

A

Simple faints
Epilepsy
Anxiety

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Cardiovascular reasons for oedema

A

Heart failure
Constrictive pericarditis
Venous stenosis
Lymphoedema

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Other reasons for oedema

A

Nephrotic syndrome
Liver disease
Drugs
Immobility

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly