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Atrial Systole is…

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The contraction of the right and left atria pushing blood into the ventricles

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Atrial Diastole

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The period between atrial contractions when the atria are repolarising

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Ventricular systole

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Contraction of the right and left ventricles pushing blood into the pulmonary artery and aorta

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Ventricular diastole

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period between ventricular contractions when the ventricles are repolarising

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Ventricular PVCs are

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Preventricular contractions characterised by:
- Absent p wave
- wide QRS
Can occur in isolation or grouped. 
Serious when >6 per minute

Unifocal PVC - look the same
Multifocal PVC - more than one shape. 
Trigeminal - every third rhytm
Bigeminal every other beat
Couplet - occur in pairs
Triplet - three in a row
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Ventricular fibrillation is characterised by

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Absent p-wave and no QRS complex. Generally irregular

Pulseless emergency situation

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Ventricular Tachycardia

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Absent pwave, Fast rate. Wide and bizarre QRS. Run of 3 or more PVCs occurring sequentially

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Atrial flutter

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Saw tooth pattern - 250-350 for atrial rate. Ventricular often slower.

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Atrial tachycardia

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P wave- merged with T wave

150-250 bpm

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Atrial fibrillation

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Pwave absent or erratic
>350 but ventricular rate may be normal. If HR and BP are stable can still exercise.
if resting HR is above 115 or the patient is uncomfortable or responding poorly then stop and seek medical consult.

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Abnormal heart enzymes

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CK-MB - 2-4hours –> 12-24 hours –> 2-3 days
Cardiac troponin (normal <0.03) 2-4 hours –> 24-48 hours –> 14 days
CK 6 hours –> 12 hours –> 2-3 days

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Preload

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Tension in the ventricular wall at the end of diastole. Venous filling pressure of the left ventricle during diastole

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Afterload

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forces that impede the flow of blood out of the heart. Peripheral vascular pressure. Inversely proportional to stroke volume.

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Stroke volume

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volume of blood ejected by each contraction. Average 60-80ml.

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Cardiac output

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Amount of blood pumped from the left or right ventricle per minute 4.5-5L/min at rest. Product of SV and HR

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Venous return.

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Amount of blood returned to the right atrium each minute

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S1 Heart sound

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Normal, low pitch ‘Lub’ sound. Closure of the AV valves

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S2 Heart sound

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Normal higher pitched ‘dub’

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S3 Heart sound

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Abnormal - ventricular gallop. Passive flow of blood from atria during diastole.

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S4 Heart sound

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Abnormal - atrial gallop, ventricular filling and atrial contraction

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Bruit

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Abnormal blowing sound - atherosclerosis

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Murmurs

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Between S1 and S2 or S2 and S1 - valvar disease

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Thrills

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blood passing obstruction - occurs soon after S2

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What are the locations of auscultation for the heart

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Aortic Valve - 2nd space, (R) sternal border
Pulmonary Valve - 2nd space (L) sternal border
Tricuspid valve - 4th space (L) sternal border
Mitral valve - 5th space (L) mid clavicular

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What are the absolute contraindications to exercise stress testing?
- Recent ECG change suggesting infarct or significant cardiac change - Recent complicated MI - Unstable angina - uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmia - atrial arrhythmia that compromises cardiac function - 3rd degree AV heart block w/o pace maker - acute congestive HF - severe aortic stenosis - Suspected or known dissecting aneurysm - thromboplebitis or intra cardiac thrombi - recent systemic or pulmonary embolus - acute infections - significant emotional distress (psychosis)
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What are the relative contraindications to exercise
- Resting DBP > 115 or SBP > 200 - Moderate valvular heart disease - Known electrolyte abnormalitis (hypokalemia, hypomagnesaemia) - Frequent or complex ventricular ectopy, ventricular aneurysm - uncontrolled metabolic disease, chronic infectious disease - neuromusc, MS or Rheymatoid disorders exacerbated by ex - advanced or complicated pregnancy
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Karvonens formula
Target heart rate 60-80%= intensity % (max-resting) + resting HR
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Adenosine and persantine are used for what
Chemical/Pharmacological stimulation for those who cannot perform exercise stress testing
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Electrical activity of the heart occurs how
Atrial depolarisation via the SA node, Ventricular depolarisation via the AV node. Signal travels to the bundle of his and purkinje fibers
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``` Pwave: PR interval: PR Segment: QRS complex: QT interval: ST segment: T wave: ```
Pwave: Atrial depolarisation PR interval: Time of atrial depolarisation from SA to AV 0.12-.20s QRS complex: Ventricular depolarization and atrial repolarization 0.04-0.10s QT interval: Time for ventricular depolarisation and repolarisation 0.32-.40s ST segment: time ventricles are depolarised (isoelectric) T wave: Ventricular repolarision
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Normal heart rate for babies and children
Babies: 100-160 | Children aged 1-10: 60-140
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Weak pulse can indicate
Low stroke volume and cardiogenic shock
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Bounding pulse can indicate
Aortic insufficiency. Decreased peripheral pressure
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1st degree heart block
Lengthened PR interval >0.2 seconds | Delayed conduction from atria to ventricles through AV node.
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2nd degree heart block (type 1)
Progressively long PR interval to the point where QRS is dropped. often asymptomatic - presyncope may occur, may manifest as bradycardia on physical exam
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2nd degree heart block (type 2)
Decrease of distal conduction system. PR interval steady, occasional dropped QRS complex
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3rd degree heart block
Block in His-purkinje system. Life threatening. Requires ATROPINE and pacemaker. Associated with fatigue, dizziness, lightheaded, syncope and bradycardia.
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Central line (swan-Ganz Catheter):
Measures central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressures
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Signs and symptoms of cardiac distress
Angina, Dyspnea, Diaphoresis, Orthopnea, Blood pressure drop, Dizziness, Nausea/emesis, Ataxia, Xyanosis, Pallor, VT
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ABI
Normal 0.95-1.2 | Brachial artery in the arm and the dorsal pedis or the tibial posterior artery in the lower limb
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Phase 1 of Cardiac rehab focuses on... and requires monitoring via... with a MET target of....
Strength focus with active assisted and active exercises aim for minimal assist with ADLs. Starting with lower extremities. Target 60-75% of maximal effort. Monitoring via telemetry ECG. Initial 1-2Mets progressing to 5 Mets by d/c
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Phase 2 of Cardiac rehab focuses on... and requires monitoring via... With a MET target of
Focus on Strength. Exercises for UL and LL. 200ft ambulation by the end of the phase. Typically 4-6 weeks. Monitoring via vital signs and pulse oximeter during ex but not at rest. 9 METs by the end of phase.
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Phase 3 of Cardiac rehab focuses on... and requires monitoring via... with a MET target of....
Focus on endurance. Monitoring before and after ex. End of phase when patient can moniotr their own vital signs and increase workloads to an appropriate stress level 5-9+ METs
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Congestive heart failure stages are as follows:
Stage one: minimal problem completing 6.5Mets Stage 2: moderate limitations completing 4.5 METs Stage 3: marked limitation completing 3 METs Stage 4: severe/unable to carry out activity up to 1.5 METs
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Sternal precautions include
No pulling up in bed - must roll to sidelying No pushing/pulling/lifting more than 10Lb for 6 weeks No driving for 4 weeks Avoid pushing up to stand with hands Full neck, shoulder and torso ROM permitted - provided no skin or muscle flap present - if so <90 degrees at shoulder Avoid Habd with ER more conservative if DM or osteoporosis
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Adverse responses to inpatient exercise leading to exercise termination
``` DBP > 110 Decrease in SBP >10mmHg Ventricular or atrial dysrhythmia Second or third degree heart block angina, marked dyspnea, ECG changes indicative of ischemia ```
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Common cardiac changes due to aging
Changes due to inactivity and disease not age itself. - Cardiac hypertrophy decreased coronary blood flow Thickening and stiffening valves resting BP rises Blunted CV response to ex Max HR declines Arteries thicken, slowed exchange through capillary walles, increased peripheral resistance. Decreased SV due to decreased myocardial contractility CO decreases 1% per year after age 20
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Left sided heart failure occurs when and causes what
``` The heart cannot adequately pump blood into circulation - fluid backs up into the lungs - Fatiuge - dyspnea - persistent cough - Paroxysmal nocternal dyspnea - Orthopnea - Tachycardia Weakness - pulmonary oedma - weight gain - Cool dry skin ```
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Right sided heart failure occurs when and causes what
The right side of the heart cant pump venous blood in the pulmonary circulation - fluid backs up into the body - dependent edema - cyanosis - right upper quadrant pain - fatigue - jugular vein distension - hepatomegaly
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Venous insufficency
Occurs when there is inadequate drainage of venous blood from a body part. Leads to edema and skin abnormalities
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Arterial insufficiency
Lack of adequate blood flow
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Reading an ECG you should take the following 5 steps
1. Rhythm - regular/irregular 2. Heart rate (300, 150, 100, 75, 60) 3. P wave 4. PR interval (normal 3-5 small squares) 5. QRS complex
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Calcium channel blockers
- reduced calcium intake into smooth muscle - relax and widen blood vessels = Decreased HR, Decreased BP. Use RPE. OH problematic Pines - Amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine Not atropine - used for 3rd degree heart block.
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Betablockers
treatment for cardiac arrhythmia. Decreased myocardial Oxygen demand. Decreased HR, decreased contractility. Decreased HR and BP. Atenolol bisoprolol, metoprolol
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Ace inhibitors
Treatment of HTN and CHF - reduced BP. may cause hyperkalemia. Benazepril, lisinopril, perindopril
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Positive ionotropic agents
Increase force of contraction. Increases BP, slows HR - digitalis. Digitalis may cause muscle weakness.

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