Random Flashcards
What is Beck’s triad and what is it a sign of?
- hypotension
- raised JVP
- muffled heart sounds
–> tamponade
Which vein is the ‘JVP’ seen in?
Right internal jugular
What is sudden onset ripping chest pain radiating between the scapula a sign of?
Aortic dissection
What is a radio-femoral pulse delay a sign of?
Coarctation of the aorta
Which pneumonic can be used to remember which murmurs are systolic/diastolic?
MRS ASS
- mitral regurgitation = systolic
- aortic stenosis = systolic
Which valve is most commonly affected in endocarditis in an IVDU?
Tricuspid
Chest pain that improves on sitting forward suggests what?
Pericarditis
Which four cardiac abnormalities make up the Tetralogy of Fallot?
Ventricular septal defect
Pulmonary stenosis
Overriding aorta
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Which ECG change might be seen in pericarditis?
Saddle shaped ST elevation
Where are Roth spots seen?
Retina - on fundoscopy
What are osler’s nodes?
Painful nodules seen on fingers and toes
What are Janeway lesions?
Painless papules seen on palms and plantars
What are splinter haemorrhages?
Bleeds under the nails
Rib notching on CXR of a baby
Coarctation of the aorta
due to dilation of intercostal arteries
Cyanosis first day of life, boot shaped heart
Tetralogy of fallot
Harsh pan systolic murmur at left sternal edge in a baby
Ventricular septal defect
Cyanosis first day of life, egg-shaped ventricles
Transposition of the great vessels
How can you remember the difference between LBBB and RBBB?
WiLLiaM MaRRoW
Which groups of patients tend to have atypical symptoms when having an MI?
Diabetics
Women
