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Cardiac Examination: History Taking and Physical Examination

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Cardiac Examination: History Taking and Physical Examination

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Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom of pulmonary congestion?

Acute pulmonary edema

Hemoptysis

Exertional cough

Increase in appetite (correct)

What is the purpose of history taking in cardiac examination?

To assess the patient's general and local symptoms

To identify the patient's residence and occupation

To gather information about the patient's personal, present, past, and family history (correct)

To determine the patient's age and sex

What does Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND) refer to?

A sensation of shortness of breath that occurs only during the day

A persistent difficulty in breathing during sleep

Shortness of breath that occurs after physical exertion

Difficulty in breathing that occurs during sleep and is relieved in the upright position (correct)

What does the general examination in cardiac examination involve?

Overall assessment of the patient's appearance and vital signs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of local examination in cardiac examination?

Respiratory rate measurement Signup and view all the answers

What kind of symptoms are assessed under present history in cardiac examination?

Symptoms related to pulmonary congestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulmonary wedge pressure (PWP) used to estimate?

Left atrial pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with low cardiac output (COP)?

Intermittent claudication Signup and view all the answers

Where is the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) located?

Posterior to the aortic arch Signup and view all the answers

What is oliguria defined as?

Urinary output less than 400 ml per day Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of systemic congestion?

Lower limb edema Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with cyanotic congenital heart diseases?

Central cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

Exertional cyanosis is associated with which type of congenital heart disease?

Acyanotic congenital heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Central cyanosis is linked to which type of congenital heart disease?

Cyanotic congenital heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Intermittent claudication affects which part of the body?

Muscles Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of increased blood pressure (B.P)?

Headache and epistaxis. Signup and view all the answers