Cardio Flashcards
(51 cards)
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Fever
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> or equal to 100 deg. (often stated as 100.4)
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Rectal temp
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Higher than oral by 1 degree
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Axillary Temp
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Lower than oral by 1 degree
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Tympanic Temp
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Higher than oral by 1 degree
Measures core temperature
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Base
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R & L interspaces next to the sternum
Great vessels originate
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Apex
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Inferiolateral tip of left ventricle
Produces apical impulse which is normally the point of maximal impulse (PMI)
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Tricuspid
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4th or 5th ICS
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Atrioventricular Valces
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Mitral
Tricuspid
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Semilunar Valves
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Aoritic
Pulmonic
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Murmur
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Heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow
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Thrill (or vibration)
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- Palpable murmur
- May be caused by vigorous blood flow through any narrowed opening
- ->aortic stenosis, ventricular septal defect
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Lift (or heave)
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- When cardiac impulse (apical impulse) feel more vigorous than normal and can be felt through the chest wall
- Causes: Ventricular hypertrophy, hyper dynamic ventricular activity
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Precordium
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- Front of chest wall that overlays the heart and epigastrium
- Examine w/ pt supine or in left lateral decubitus position
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Apical Impulse
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- Represents pulsation of the left ventricle
- Normall the PMI
- Located @ 5th ICS in MCL
- If lateral to MCL or larger than 2.5 cm diameter= Suggest left ventricular hypertrophy
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Apex Beat
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- Palpable in 25-50% of health adults in supine
- Palpable in 50% in left lateral decubitus position
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Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
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-Show as “parasternal lift” @ LSB
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Diaphgragm of Stethoscope
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-Best for high pitch sounds (S1, S2)
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Bell of Stethoscope
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-Best for low pitch sounds (S3 or S4, if present)
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Auscultation of cardiac locations
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Aortic- 2nd ICS, RSB Pulmonic- 2nd ICS, LSB 2nd Pulmonic- 3rd ICS, LSB (Erb's Point) Tricuspid- 45h and 5th ICS, LSB Mitral (apex)- 5th ICS, MCL
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Systole
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- Contraction of ventricles
- Aortic and pulmonic valves forced open and blood is ejected into arteries
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S1 heart sound
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- Closure of AV valves: Mitral and tricuspid vlaves
- Produces “lub” sound
- Best heart @ Apex
- Carotid upstroke occurs just after S1
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Diastole
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-Relaxation of the heart
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S2 Heart sound
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- Produces “Dub” sound
- Closure of Aoritic and Pulmonic Valves
- Best heart @ base
- Carotid upstroke occurs just before S2
- -S1–>Carotid upstroke–>S2
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Normal split during inspiration
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- A2 heard first, then P2
- “Physiological splitting of S2”
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Expiration split
Suggest pathology due to delay in closure of pulmonic valves:
- Pulmonic stenosis
- Right ventricular heart failure
- RBBB
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S3 Heart Sound (S3 Gallop)
- Low pitch sound (heard best w/ bell) @ apex
- Created in early diastole by early passive rapid ventricular filling by atria
- S1+S2+S3= Ventricular gallop rhythm
- ->1 beat, followed by 2 beats
- Normal in children/young adults
- >40 indicates pathologic changes in ventricular compliance (e.g. CHF)
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S4 Heart Sound
- "Atrial Gallop" or "Atrial Sound"
- Low pitch, heard best @ apex with bell
- Created by 2nd phase of ventricular filling astroturfing the atria contract and eject blood into the ventricles
- S1+S2+S4=atrial gallop rhythm
- ->2 beats followed by 1 beat
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Causes of S4
-Uncommon in health adults
-Pathologic due to resistance in ventricular stiffing= stiffness of heart muscle, reduced compliance
Causes:
-HTN, CAD, Aortic Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy
-Right-sided S4 from pulmonary HTN or pulmonary stenosis
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Cardiac dysrhythmias (or “arrhythmias)
Result from abnormal electrical activity of the heart
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Rhythmically or sporadically irregular
- PAC's
| - PVC's
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Regularly irregular
Variation between two R-R intervals is > 0.04 with the appearance of a repeating pattern (second degree blocks)
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Irregularly irregular
Variation between two R-R intervals is > 0.04 with no repeating pattern
E.g. atrial fibrillation
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Valvular Stenosis
- Narrowing of heart valve, obstructing blood flow causing turbulence
- Most common stenosis
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Valvular Regurgitation (insufficiency)
- occurs when the leaflets do not close completely, letting blood leak backward across the valve
- Hear the murmur of regurgitation when valves are??
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Valvular Sclerosis
Hardening/thickening of a valve
| -->e.g. aortic sclerosis
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Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
- Ballooning of the mitral leaflets into the left atrium during systole
- Mid-late systolic "click"
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Septal Defect
Hole in the septum separating chambers the heart
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Patent ductus arteriosus
- Neonoate's ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth
| - Reults in abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery
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Coarctation
- Narrowing of part of the aorta
| - Congenital (present @ birth)
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Portion of the heart muscles become hypertrophied w/o any obvious cause
- Autosomal dominant inheritance
- Leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes
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Cardiac Auscultation Murmur Characteristics 101
"PQRST LI"
1. Pitch
2. Quality
3. Response to maneuvers
4. Shape
5. Timing
6. Location and Radiation
7. Intensity
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Systolic Murmurs
- Occur between S1 & S2
- Associated with ventricular ejection
- ->Aortic and Pulmonic Stenosis= valves are open during systole
- ->Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation= Valves closed during systole
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Mid-Systolic Murmurs
- crescendo-decrescendo character
- ->start softly, become loudest near mid-systole, followed by decrease in sound amplitude
- Can result from Aortic and Pulmonic stenosis
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Holosystolic (Pansystolic)
- Have a high amplitude throughout systole
| - Result from: Mitral or Tricuspid Regurgitation, Ventricular septal defect
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Innocent Systolic Murmurs
-Result from turbulent blood flow, BUT no valvular narrowing or obstruction
=no evidence of cardiac dz
-Usually grade 1-2
-Common in children and young adults
-Physiologic in pregnancy, anemia, fever, hyperthyroidism
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Still's Murmur (Vibratory Murmur)
- Common benign pediatric heart murmur
- ->children ages 2-5 – usu. Disappears with age
- Cause= Unknown
- Mid-systolic, low pitch, best heard at LSB, supine
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Diastolic Murmurs
- Occur after S2
- Associated with Ventricular relaxation and filling
- ->Aortic and Pulmonic regurgitation (valves closed)
- ->Mitral and tricuspid stenosis (valves open)
- Indicate valvular dz
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Majority of diastolic murmurs are due to?
Aortic Regurgitation
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RRR
Regular Rate and Rhythm
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MRG
Murmurs, Rubs, Gallops
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4 sweep Technique palpating axillary lymph nodes
1. Anterior Axillary Line
2. Mid-Axillary Line
3. Posterior Axillary Line
4. Medial Upper Arm
