Systemic dz Flashcards
1
Q
27 F in CHF. Diagnosis?
A
eosinophilic endomyocardial dz. contrast to look for LV apical thrombis. MV posterior leaflet covered with gook.
2
Q
dx?
A
carcinoid
3
Q
regional WMA in unusual distribution, heart block, Sudden death. Diagnosis?
A
sarcoid
4
Q
main echo finding in severe hypothyroidism?
A
large pericardial effusion
5
Q
if you see a thick IAS (that is not dumbell shaped like lipomatous hypertrophy), what is the diagnosis?
A
Amyloid
6
Q
diagnosis?
A
radiation (look for ANTERIOR MAC)
(also look for aorto-mitral curtain brightness)
7
Q
what echo finding mimics rheumatic valve dz?
A
drug-induced valvular dz
8
Q
pt w/ h/o migraines and echo w/ severe MR, TR, AI and thickened valves that look rheeumatic. Diagnosis?
A
ergotamine induced valve dz
