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Tuberous Sclerosis classic findings
rhabdomyomas of the heart during intrauterine/neonatal period, ash leaf macules (hypopigmented lesions present at birth- but often unrecognized), neurologic findings in early childhood (autism, epilepsy, developmental delay), angiofibromas/shagreen patches in childhood
CT or MRI Brain findings in Tuberous sclerosis
tubers, subependymal nodules, subependymal giant cell astrocytomas
axillary freckling is associated with what genetic disorder?
neurofibromatosis 1
Brushfield spots of the iris are associated with what disorder?
Downs Syndrome
Coloboma (misshaped iris) is associated with what disorder?
CHARGE syndrome AND trisomy 13
A unilateral port wine lesion is seen in what disorder?
Sturge-Weber Syndrome (lesion usually follows path of trigeminal nerve)
What is the most commonly affected artery in peripheral artery disease?
superficial femoral artery
What type of heart conditions require antibiotics before dental procedures?
prosthetic heart valves, previous endocarditis, complex unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease, L-to-R shunts, repaired congenital heart defects with residual defects, repaired congenital heart defects w/in 6 months, cardiac transplant (if valvulopathy develops)
What is the purpose of an intraaortic balloon pump?
temporary device in cardiogenic shock to decrease afterload (also increases myocardial oxygen supply)
What cardiac biomarker rises first in ischemia?
myoglobin (rises 1 hr later, peaks at 6, back to normal in 1 day)
What is the timeline for CK-MB?
rises 4-6hrs onset of CP, peaks at 1 day, returns to normal in 2-3 days
What is the timeline for troponin?
begins to rise in 2-6 hours, peaks at 2 days, returns to normal in 4-10 days (T in 10-14 days, I in 7-10 days)
What medication is FDA approved for osteoarthritis of the knee in patients that cannot have NSAIDs?
duloxetine
What is the first step in management of stable SVT?
adenosine
What is the first step in management of unstable SVT?
synchronized electrical cardioversion