Cardiovascular disease Flashcards
Angina Pectoris
Over working of the heart because of stress or activity
*Lasts two - 15 mins
*Usually no other symptoms present
Miocardial Infarction
known as MI ir AMI (Acute miocardial infarction)
Blockage of coronary arteries
Portion of heart muscle dies from of lack of O2 supply
*Lasts longer than 10 mins
*Diaphoretic
*Pale
*Nausea
*weakness
*dizzie
*Lightheaded
Aortic Anuerysm
Weakened Aortic wall balloons + bursts
*Pain in back/abdomen
*Palpate pulsating mass in abdomen
Aortic Dissection
Tear in inner lining of Aorta
*Tearing/Ripping pain in back or arm
*Systolic BP diff. of >20 between both arms
*Diff. in pulse of upper and lower extremities
Acute Coronary Syndrome S/S
Dull substernal chest pain or discomfort
Respiratory distress
Nausea, vomiting
Diaphoresis
Acute Coronary Syndrome S/S Female
Neck ache
Pressure in the chest
Pains in the back, breast, or upper abdomen
Tingling of the fingers
Unexplained fatigue or weight gain (water weight gain)
Epigastric pain
Nausea and vomiting
Insomnia
Unstable Angina
prolonged discomfort without exertion
does not stop with rest
P wave
Contraction of atria
QRS complex
Contraction of ventricles
Relaxation of atria
T wave
Relaxation of ventricals
ischemia
inadequate O2 delivery to muscle
infarction
death of muscle from lack of O2
CHF
Congestive heart failure
What artery is the only artery that carries non oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Pulmonary artery
Pericardditis
Define it
Inflammation of the pericardium
