Cardiology stuvia 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

P-5. Epigastric pulsation can be caused by: (select one or more) 1) hepatic pulsation 2) pulsation of a hypertrophic right ventricle 3) pulsation of a hypertrophic left ventricle 4) pulsation of a. abdominalis 5) pulsation of a hypertrophic right atrium - ANSWERhepatic pulsation, pulsation of hypertrophic right ventricle, pulsation of a abdominalis P-6. Pulsation at the 2nd intercostal space to the right of the sternum originates from: A) right ventricle; B) aorta; C) a. subclavia dx.; D) rig...

A 40-year-old woman with recently diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus . presents with grade four dyspnoea for the last month. She has pedal oedema, with a raised jugular venous pressure, ascites and a diffuse, hypodynamic apical impulse. What is the most likely cause of her presentation? A. Dilated cardiomyopathy B. Pericardial effusion C. Viral myocarditis D. Restrictive cardiomyopathy - ANSWERA. Dilated cardiomyopathy Which of the following is an appropriate therapy for your patient...

Which of the following are common precipitants of pulmonary oedema in Mitral Stenosis? A. Infection B. New-onset AF C. Pregnancy D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above A patient presents with symptomatic Aortic Stenosis: heart failure and syncope. Clinically, the Aortic Stenosis is severe and this was confirmed on echo. The most appropriate course of action is: A. A 24 hour Holter and follow-up in 3 months time B. Commence diuretics C. Commence ACE-inhibitors D. Refer for...