10 Questions
What is a common cause of bradycardia among athletes?
Beta blockers
Which condition may lead to an irregularly irregular heartbeat consistent with atrial fibrillation?
Mitral valve disease
What can cause radio-radial delay in a patient?
Dissection of thoracic aorta
In congestive heart failure, what is a common sign seen in the palms of the hands?
Pallor
What symptom might a patient with myocardial infarction experience?
Nausea and vomiting
Which condition may present with an additional impulse felt over the chest known as double impulse?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Jaundice of the sclera may be indicative of what condition?
Congestive cardiac failure
What is a common characteristic of the apex beat in left ventricular dysfunction?
Displaced, diffuse, and non-sustained
What is typically seen on auscultation in a patient with left ventricular failure?
Left ventricular S3
Which condition may lead to an uncoordinated impulse felt over a larger area known as dyskinetic apex beat?
Myocarditis
Learn about the causes of bradycardia (slow heart rate) including physiological, drugs, hypothyroidism, hypothermia, and heart conditions. Explore the causes of different types of irregular heart rates including atrial fibrillation, sinus arrhythmia, and second degree atrioventricular block. Discover the causes of tachycardia (fast heart rate).
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