Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Most imprtnt sign of acute pericarditis?
A
Friction Rub
2
Q
Ecg findings?
A
Widespread ST elevation except in aVr where there is ST depression.
PR interval depression-specific to acute pericardiitis
T wave remains normal until late in doeseas
3
Q
Ewart sign?
A
aPatch of dullness beneath angle of scapula
4
Q
Chronic constrictive pericarditis
A
produces proteinuria
5
Q
X ray findings pleural effusion
A
Water bottle configration
6
Q
Ecg pleural effusion
A
electrical alternas (pathognomic)
7
Q
diagnostic
A
2D ECHO
8
Q
Causes of bloody pericardial effusion
A
TB
Tumor
RF
Uremic Pericarditis.
