Pathology: Cardiac Diseases Flashcards by Jesse N. | Brainscape

Q

Chest Pain

A

Myocardial Infarction

Cor Pulmonale

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Breath Sounds: Crackles

A

Myocardial Infarction

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Vital Signs: Elevated blood pressure & pulse

A

Myocardial Infarction

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Electrolytes: Hyperkalemia/Hypokalemia

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Myocardial Infarction

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Special Tests: Cardiac enzymes

A

Myocardial Infarction

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Special Tests: troponin

A

Myocardial Infarction

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Electrocardiogram: Arrhythmias

significant Q waves
S-T segment changes

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Myocardial Infarction

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Shortness of Breath: Orthopnea

A

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Cough: Pinky frothy secretions

A

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Vital Signs: Tachycardia

A

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Chest X-ray: Fluffy opacities, butterfly/bat wing pattern

A

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Hemodynamics: Increased PCWP & PAP

A

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Physical Appearance: Distended neck veins

A

Cor Pulmonale

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Physical Appearance: Peripheral edema

A

Cor Pulmonale

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Electrocardiogram: Right ventricular hypertrophy

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Cor Pulmonale

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