Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Cardiology > Pericardial effusion > Flashcards

Pericardial effusion Flashcards

1
Q

Pulsus Paradoxus

A

Tamponade
Effusive constrictive pericarditis

T — CP—RC—-RVMI—ECP
3+ __+ __+____+_____3+

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Prominent X and y descent

A

constrictive pericarditis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

prominent x

absent y descent

A

tamponade

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

kussmaul’s sign

A

constrictive pericarditis

RVMI

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

pericardial knock

A

constrictive pericarditis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

S3 is present

A

T CP RC RVMI ECP

- - + + +

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Low ECG voltage

A

RVMI

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Electrical alternans

A

cardiac tamponade

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

CT MRI equalisation of diastolic pressures

A

T — CP—RC—-RVMI—ECP

3+__3+_______2+_____

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is EWART’S SIGN

A

Patch of dullness and increased fremiti in the angle of the scapula
Pericardial effusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Beck’s triad

A

of cardiac tamponade
Hypotension
Soft or Absent Heart Sounds
Jugular Venous Distention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is PULSUS PARADOXUS

A 
greater than normal (10 mmHg) inspiratory decline in arterial pressures
found in cardiac tamponade
DD constrictive pericarditis 
hypovolemic shock
COPD
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Causes of chronic pericarditis

A

TB
Myxedema
SLE
RA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

healing of acute fibrinous or serofibrinous pericarditis is followed by obliteration of the pericardial cavity and formation of granulation tissue

A

CHRONIC CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what is KUSSMAUL’S SIGN

A 
Venous pressure fails to decline during inspiration
chronic constrictive pericarditis
TS
RVMI
restrictive cardiomyopathy
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what is BROADBENT’S SIGN

A

apical pulse is reduced and may retract in systole

chronic constrictive pericarditis

17
Q

what is a PERICARDIAL KNOCK

A

an early S3

18
Q

only definitive treatment of constrictive pericarditis

A

surgical resection

19
Q

Dip and plateau or square root sign in RV pressure waveform

A

Constrictive pericarditis

20
Q

Normal pericardial pressure despite increase in RV pressure

A

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Cardiology (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions