cardiac Flashcards
(34 cards)
Systolic BP indicated for and purpose:
indicated for CO and the volume/strength of ejection in LV
Diastolic BP indication/purpose:
indicated of sustained tension in vasculature and pressure when ventricles at rest
MAP calculation:
systolic + diastolic (x2) / 3
pulse pressure calculation:
s - d
narrowing PP indicates:
vessels clamped down
volume depletion
blood loss
shock
widening PP indicates:
relaxation (vasodilatation)
septic
pregnant
orthostatic hypotension when:
pulse ^ by >15bpm
BP drops >20 systolic
BP drops >10 diastolic
elevated BP recommendations:
wait 15-20 retake in same arm, sitting
Stroke volume is decreased in:
Tachycardia
heart failure
Low preifereal resistance leads to:
collapsing pulse
L ventricular hypertrophy/SHF presentation:
HA blurred vision tinnitus dizzy angina neuro deficits OR NO SYMPTOMS AT ALL
Treatment of HTN (4 drugs):
Diuretics
Beta blockers
CCB
ACE inhibitors
Isolated systolic hypertension:
Primarily in elderly
treat SBP
Diuretics propose/SE:
Work in kidney
remove excess water & na+
SE: HypoK+,
CCB purpose/SE:
Work in blood vessels
diminish cardiac contractility and slow cardiac conduction
SE: heart block, CHF, consitpation
Beta blocker purpose/SE:
Work in heart/CNS/kidney
Decrease reoccurring MI/less eff. in AA
SE: bronchospasm, brady, glucose intolerance
ACE inhibitors purpose/SE:
Work in blood vessels/kidneys
SE: cough, hypotension, expense
Beta blocker risks:
prevents flight/fight when needed
not mount cardiac response to low BP/volume
*check sugars
Life style modifications CVD:
Loose weight exercise nutrition eat less salt less alcohol stop smoking sleep
(ischemic stroke) path:
hypertension–> atherosclerosis –> blockage of blood to brain
Hemorrhagic stoke path:
^ BP –> weaken blood vessels in brain –> balloon and burst
BP risks for stroke (medical emergency):
Acute sudden increase
Very high BP >180/120
Causes for BP med. emergency:
stop BP meds
bring drinking/stopping
drug use/w/d
extreme stress/anger/emtion
STROKE symptoms:
facial droop (smile) Arm drift (raise both arms) abnormal speech (slurring)