Clinical Examination - Cardiovascular System (I)

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  • Created on: 02-10-20 10:21
Which vein delivers deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
Superior Vena Cava
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Which vein delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary vein
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What are the 2 valves found on the left side of the heart?
Mitral, aortic
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What are the 2 valves found on the right side of the heart?
Tricupsid, Pulmonary
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What is an Ectopic Beat also known as?
Extrasystoles
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Why is it important to ask about possible over the counter drugs in a patients Drug Hx regarding the cardiovascular system?
May cause dyspnoea, chest pain, palpitations, syncope or oedema
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What can the following Social Hx components cause? (Smoking)
Coronary, peripheral disease
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What can the following Social Hx components cause? (Alcohol)
Atrial fibrillation, dilated cardiomyopathy
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What can the following Social Hx components cause? (Recreational Drugs)
Arrhythmias, chest pain
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Physical Examination: Which statement is correct regarding the capillary refill
Normal value is 2 seconds or less
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Physical Examination: Which statement is correct regarding Janeway lesions
Located mainly on the palms or soles and is painless
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What is the indication of splinter haemorrhages?
Endocarditis
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What is the indication of Osler's nodes?
Endocarditis
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What is the indication of Tendon Xanthomas?
Type II hyperlipidaemia
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Which vein delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

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Pulmonary vein

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What are the 2 valves found on the left side of the heart?

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What are the 2 valves found on the right side of the heart?

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What is an Ectopic Beat also known as?

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