UPGRADED CARDIAC VASCULAR
2025 UPGRADED CARDIAC VASCULAR BOARD EXAM
STUDY-PATIENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
MODULES
What is the NCEP? What is the breakdown for risk? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nat'l Cholesterol Education Program
Management
Aggravating Factors
Prognosis
, UPGRADED CARDIAC VASCULAR
Prevention
Resources
Ed topics for pts with HF - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease
process
Life expectancy
Activity levels
Diet
Medications
Therapeutic Support
What is Postpericardiotomy Syndrome - CORRECT
ANSWERInflammatory response of pericardium that can
happen from 1-6 weeks after cards surgery involving the
pericardium.
Key sign--HIGH fever.
Other s/s--fatigue/malaise. chest/lung pain. dyspnea, joint
pain, irritability, and lack of appetite.
Physical exam findings for postpericardiotomy - CORRECT
2025 UPGRADED CARDIAC VASCULAR BOARD EXAM
STUDY-PATIENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
MODULES
What is the NCEP? What is the breakdown for risk? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nat'l Cholesterol Education Program
Management
Aggravating Factors
Prognosis
, UPGRADED CARDIAC VASCULAR
Prevention
Resources
Ed topics for pts with HF - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease
process
Life expectancy
Activity levels
Diet
Medications
Therapeutic Support
What is Postpericardiotomy Syndrome - CORRECT
ANSWERInflammatory response of pericardium that can
happen from 1-6 weeks after cards surgery involving the
pericardium.
Key sign--HIGH fever.
Other s/s--fatigue/malaise. chest/lung pain. dyspnea, joint
pain, irritability, and lack of appetite.
Physical exam findings for postpericardiotomy - CORRECT
