Other than corneal arcus as a sign of hypercholesterolaemia, where else can signs manifest?
Achilles tendon and Elbow
What kind of murmur is mitral stenosis?
Mid-diastolic
What is a key sign of mitral stenosis?
Malar flush
What’s the commonest cause of death as a result of an MI?
Ventricular Arrhythmia
What is Dressler’s syndrome?
It is secondary pericarditis as a result of damage to the pericardium. It consists of:
- pericardial friction rub indicative of pericarditis
- pericardial effusion
- fever
- pleuritic chest pain
It typically occurs 2-3 weeks post MI.
It is believed to be an auto-immune response to constituents present as a result of MI.
What is a pericardial friction rub?
It is a second diastolic heart sound heard.
It is indicative of pericarditis.
What are examples of right-to-left shunts?
(Right for… TTTT)
- TAPVR
- tetralogy of fallot
- transposition of the great vessels
- truncus arteriosus
What are examples of left to right shunts?
- ASD
- VSD
- PDA
What do weak femoral pulses suggest?
Coarctation of the aorta
What are some common features of Turner’s syndrome? (45XO)
- Short stature
- Webbed neck
- Low-set ears
- Heart problems e.g. coarctation and bicuspid aortic valve
- Amenorrhoea
- Low posterior hairline
In ventricular deptal defects, what is an associated risks?
There is a high risk of bacterial endocarditis
What type of shunt is associated with a cerebral abscess?
Right-to-left
What is the most common congenital heart defect associated with downs?
Atrioventricular septal defect leading to pansystolic murmur and loud S2
