The Heart of the Matter
This treatment is the only definitive option for solving the problem of a patient with severe aortic stenosis
What is aortic valve replacement...either open or transcutaneous
6 months postpartum lady with palpitations and sweating most likely has which physiologic condition?
What is postpartum thyroiditis?
What is glucose?
This medication is found to be most effective in patients with functional constipation
What is miralax (polyethylene glycol)?
During PFT, the patient has irreversible reduction of FEV1/FVC.....does the patient have COPD or asthma?
What is COPD?
This medication should immediately be administered to a patient presenting with ST elevation of anterior leads and hypotension
What is dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor) and anticoagulant?
This test is the BEST laboratory assessment of thyroid function
What is TSH?
Which what two symptoms do patients with nephrotic syndrome most commonly present?
What are edema and fatigue
In a patient with chronic liver disease, elevated ammonia level and no change in mental status, what medication would NOT be indicated?
What is lactulose?
Pt under 12 months of age with increased respiratory rate, rhinorrhea, cough and elevated temperature needs this as first line therapy.....
What is supportive care?
Modality procedure best used for afib resistant to medical therapy
What is AV nodal ablation?
This is the first step in the care of a patient with fatigue, elevated TSH and thyroid peroxidase antibodies
What is recheck TSH in 6 to 8 weeks after initiation of thyroid supplementation therapy
School age children after pharyngitis with which strains of Group A streptococcus can develop this problem
What is post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
These three levels are the most predictive for severity of pancreatitis....
What is hematocrit, BUN and creatinine
Current lung screening guidelines include this test for what group of patients?
What is low dose CT of lungs on an annual basis who have a 30 pack year history of smoking
In a patient with HFpEF what group of meds should be used for active fluid overload?
What are loop diuretics?
Patient with hoarseness and previous treatment for toxic multinodular goiter needs the following for definitive therapy...
What is thyroidectomy
CKD leads to increased bone fractures and cardiovascular events due to cardiovascular calcification. This is a result of what associated pathology
What is secondary hyperparathyroidism?
This low tech intervention is the best to prevent hospitalizations in patients with COPD
What is a written self-management plan?
A broken heart
What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?>
Lithium therapy leads to polyuria due to what mechanism?
What is impaired renal concentrated ability that is resistant to vasopressin?
Multiple organ failure and/or infected necrosis of the pancreas is associated with this treatment
What is "ground glass"?