Physical examination Flashcards

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What are the common causes of clubbing in cardiac patients?

A

Infective endocarditis
Congenital cyanotic heart disease - tetralogy of fallot
Atrial myxoma
Any disease that causes chronic hypoxia

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What characterises the tetralogy of fallot?

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Ventricular septal defect
Pulmonary stenosis
Over-riding aorta
Right ventricular hypertrophy

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What are causes of congenital cyanotic heart diseases?

A
Tetralogy of fallot
Tricuspid valve problems 
Hypoplastic left heart 
Pulmonary stenosis 
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
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