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Cardiovascular Medicine Exam Prep: Cardiac Care, Heart Failure, Hypertension & Arrhythmias for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification with this focused summary of the most critical concepts in cardiovascular medicine from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This guide covers cardiac care principles, common and emergency pathologies, key diagnostics, and management strategies—vital for exam and clinical success. Watch the full podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more exam-focused content and medical study guides. Cardiac Care Principles & Shock Shock: Recognize hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive types. Key features: hypotension, altered mental status, tachycardia, cool extremities. Treat underlying cause, use IV fluids, and consider life support. Orthostasis/Post...