Clinical Examination - Cardiovascular System (I)

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  • Created by: Eltanova
  • Created on: 02-10-20 10:21

1. Which of the following are common DDx of oedema in heart disease?

  • Obesity, drugs, anaemia,
  • Oesophageal spams, pneumothorax, musculoskeletal pain
  • Nephrotic syndrome, liver disease, drugs, immobility
  • Anxiety, epilepsy, faints
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2. Physical Examination: Which statement is correct regarding Janeway lesions

  • Located mainly on the finger tips or toes and is painful
  • The bluish cast to the skin and mucous membranes
  • Located mainly on the palms or soles and is painless
  • Normal value is 2 seconds or less

3. Which of the following is true regarding Roth spots?

  • Results from heart failure, sufficient enough to cause pulmonary congestion and oedema impairing gas exchange
  • Does not have any independent prognostic value, but may be indicative of hyperlipidaemia with other presenting findings
  • May be indicative of infective endocarditis, HIV, leukaemia, extreme hypoxia, hypertension and diabetes
  • Independent risk factor for coronary heart disease and MI

4. Which describe the DDx of syncope/presyncope?

  • Atrial myxoma
  • Faints, epilepsy, anxiety
  • Epilepsy, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmias, Postural hypotension, aortic stenosis

5. What is the indication of Tendon Xanthomas?

  • Hypoxia
  • Endocarditis
  • Type II hyperlipidaemia
  • Medication reaction

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