Questions for cardio Flashcards
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Irregularly irregular
AF
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Slow-rising pulse
Aortic stenosis
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Collapsing pulse
aortic regurgitation
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Bounding pulse
Acute CO2 retention, hepatic failure, sepsis
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Radiofemoral delay
Coarctation of aorta
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Jerky pulse
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Pulsus bisferiens
Mixed aortic valve disease
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
These descriptions of pulses in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Pulsus paradoxus
Constrictive pericarditis
Cardiac tamponade
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Raised, fixed JVP
Superior vena cava obstruction
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
JVP rising on inspiration
Superior vena cava obstruction
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Large ‘v’ waves
Tricuspid regurgitation
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Absent ‘a’ waves
Atrial fibrillation
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Cannon ‘a’ waves
Complete heart block
Atrioventricular (AV) dissociation
Ventricular arrhythmias
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Malar (cheek) flush
Superior vena cava obstruction
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Pulsatile hepatomegaly
Tricuspid regurgitation
These descriptions of JVP in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Carotid pulsation (Corrigan’s sign)
Aortic regurgitation
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Head nodding (De Musset’s sign)
Aortic regurgitation
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Capillary pulsations in nail-bed (Quincke’s sign)
Aortic regurgitation
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Pistol-shot heard over femorals (Traube’s sign)
Aortic regurgitation
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Roth’s spots (boat-shaped retinal haemorrhages)
Infective endocarditis
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Osler’s nodes (painful hard swellings on fingers/toes)
Infective endocarditis
These descriptions of physical sign in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Janeway’s lesions (painless erythematous blanching
macules seen on palmar surface)
Infective endocarditis
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
‘Saw-tooth’ pattern with
normal complexes
Atrial flutter
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
• Absent ‘p’ wave
Atrial fibrillation
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Bifid ‘p’ wave
Left atrial hypertrophy, e.g. mitral stenosis
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Peaked ‘p’ wave
Right atrial hypertrophy, e.g. pulmonary
hypertension, tricuspid stenosis
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
ST elevation
Acute myocardial infarction (MI)
Left ventricular aneurysm
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Saddle’-shaped ST elevation
Acute constrictive pericarditis
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
S I, Q III, T III pattern (deep
S waves in I, Q waves in III,
inverted T waves in III)
Pulmonary embolus
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Flattened ‘t’ waves, prominent
‘U’ waves (muscle weakness,
cramps, tetany)
Hypokalaemia
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Long ‘Q–T’ interval, tetany,
perioral paraesthesia,
carpopedal spasm
Hypocalcaemia
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Hyperacute T waves (inverts later), ST
elevation and then Q wave formation;
Localizing infarct (leads with above ECG
changes):
II, III, aVF
Inferior infarct
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
I, aVL, V2–V6
Anterolateral infarct
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Hyperacute T waves (inverts later), ST
elevation and then Q wave formation;
Localizing infarct (leads with above ECG
V2–V5
Anterior infarct
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Hyperacute T waves (inverts later), ST
elevation and then Q wave formation;
Localizing infarct (leads with above ECG
changes):
ST and T wave changes but no Q waves
Subendocardial infarct
These descriptions of ECG finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which conditions
Reciprocal changes V1, V2 (tall R waves,
ST depression, tall upright T waves)
Posterior infarct
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Shortness of breath
Cold peripheries
β blockers, e.g. propranolol
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Persistent dry cough
ACE (angiotensin-converting
enzyme) inhibitor, e.g. captopril
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Gynaecomastia
Digoxin, spironolactone
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Hyper-/hypothyroidism
Corneal microdeposits
Amiodarone
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Flushing, headache, ankle oedema
Nifedipine
These descriptions of side effects finding in an extended matching question (EMQ) are highly suggestive of which particular drug
Impotence
Gout (hyperuricaemia)
Thiazide diuretic, e.g. bendrofluazide
