May 22nd Flashcards
1
Q
25 yo F with HTN, carotid bruit, FH of stroke, and transient vision loss
A
Think FMD; diagnose with CT angio or duplex US
2
Q
Inability to correct hypoxemia with increased FiO2
A
Intrapulmonary shunting; ie inadequate ventilation (eg pneumonia consolidation)
3
Q
What does stratified analysis help with?
A
Distinguish between a variable that is a cofounder or an effect modifier