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what is the MCC of CP in a pt with sudden tearing CP radiating to the back
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aortic dissection
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increased skin pigmentation is seen in pts with which kind of adrenal insufficiency
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primary adrenal insufficiency (aka Addison's)
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what are the classic sx's of Parkinson's
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resting tremor ("pill rolling")
cog-wheel rigidity mask-like facies shuffling gait postural instability |
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What is Kussmaul sign
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Definition: JVD with inspiration
Pathology: decr'd capacity of RV Diseases: constrictive pericarditis >> tamponade |
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What is Pulsus Paradoxus
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Definition: decr'd SBP with inspiration ( > 10 mmHg)
Pathology: decr'd capacity of LV Diseases: tamponade >> pericarditis |
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What is Beck's Triad & when is it seen
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Seen with TAMPONADE
JVD (decr'd capacity of RV) hypotension (decr'd capacity of LV) distant heart sounds |
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What is the classic appearance of the heart on CXR of a pt with pericardial effusion
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enlarged, globular heart ("water bottle" shaped)
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What is the tx for cardiac tamponade
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immediate pericardiocentesis
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What disease has signs of heart failure + DM + elevated LFT's
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HEMOCHROMATOSIS:
Fe2+ deposition in heart --> dilated/restrictive cardiomyopathy Fe2+ deposition in pancrease --> DM Fe2+ deposition in liver --> incr'd LFT's |
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in what scenarios might you see kussmaul sign
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Kussmaul sign = incr'd JVD with inspiration
constrictive pericarditis restrictive cardiomyopathy cardiac tamponade RV infarct massive PE |
