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MCC of ascites
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portal HTN
(usually 2/2 cirrhosis) |
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___ is electrolyte disturbance which indicates severe HF
it is caused by ___ |
hyponatremia
RAAS activation |
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EKG in Dressler's syndrome
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diffuse STE except for aVR
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pain in Dressler's syndrome is worse with ___
and better with ___ |
inspiration
leaning forward |
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lab test for Dressler's
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ESR
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2 tx for Dressler's
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NSAIDs
CS (if refractory) |
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heme effect of amyloidosis
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deficient coagulation 2/2 to liver damage
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complexes in VT are ___
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wide
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tx for hemodynamically stable VT
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amiodarone
lidocaine |
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lidocaine is associated with risk of ___ in ___ patients
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asystole
MI (so can't use for VT prophylaxis) |
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___ (2) are cardiac-specific troponins
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TnI
TnT |
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___ is a cardiac enzyme which rises after Tn but normalizes earlier
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CK-MB
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vasovagal syncope is distinguished by prodromal ___ (2)
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nausea
diaphoresis |
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CO is high/normal/low in hypovolemic shock
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low
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tx for symptomatic sinus bradycardia
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IV atropine
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high ___ distinguishes cardiogenic shock from other kinds
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PCWP
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EKG sign of myocardial contusion
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new LBBB
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myocardial contusion can pw ___
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cardiogenic shock
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imaging modality for AAA
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US
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2 heat stroke criteria
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temp > 40C
altered mental status |
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2 kinds of heat stroke
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exertional
non-exertional |
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non-exertional heat stroke happens to ___
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people at extremes of age
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exertional heat stroke is caused by ___
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dysfunction of thermoregulation
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3 heat stroke complications
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ARDS
rhabdo (+ renal failure) DIC |
