Valvular HD, Myocarditis, Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common valvular abnormality
A
Calcific aortic stenosis
2
Q
Rheumatic Heart Disease always involves
A
mitral valve stenosis
3
Q
Repair ___ valve
Replace ___valve
A
Mitral
Aortic
4
Q
3 mainstays of treatment for acute pericarditis
A
- NSAIDS
- Colchicine
- Corticosteroids
5
Q
Ketorolac or indomethacin
A
Protects stomach when giving NSAIDs
6
Q
Four major clinical manifestation of pericarditis
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Chest pain
Pericardial effusion
Pericardial rub
ECG changes