Fitzgerald-cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
help
A
help
2
Q
Symptoms of low CO
A
Dyspnea w/ exertion
Chest pain
ORTHOPNEA
Syncope or near syncope
3
Q
What murmur: Holosystolic, blowing quality, Grade II-III/VI w/ predictable pattern of radiation (axilla)
A
Mitral regurgitation
Blood regurgitates back to left atrium = Low CO
4
Q
What is holosystolic murmur
A
Murmur is heard ALL of systole at same intensity
5
Q
Describe incompetent valve
A
valve cannot CLOSE properly
6
Q
Pattern of radiation - aortic regurgitation
A
Radiation to neck/carotid
7
Q
Most common target organ damage in HTN
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LVH, MR is common in LVH