Cardiovascular Signs and Oncology Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key cardiovascular clinical signs (Beck's triad and pulsus paradoxus) and fundamental oncology concepts.

Beck's triad

A hallmark sign characterized by increased central venous pressure (CVP), distant or muffled heart sounds, and arterial hypotension.

Pulsus paradoxus

An abnormally large drop in systolic blood pressure (SBP) $> 10$ that occurs when inhaling.

Stage T2 prostate cancer

Per TNM staging, a clinically palpable tumor confined to the prostate.

Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN)

A premalignant lesion that can be characterized as high or low grade and is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Breast cancer

The most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States.