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Conditions of the Cardiovascular System P.P. (Week3) Flashcards

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MI

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gross necrosis of the myocardium due to interruption of the blood supply to the area

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If the blockage is below 40% patient usually does not know they have __________

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artherosclerosis

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Client will have 50% or more blockage when symptoms begin to show in _______

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artherosclerosis

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Signs and symptoms of MI ( 6)

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  1. Chest pain/pressure
  2. shortness of breath
  3. nausea/vomiting
  4. weakness
  5. diaphoresis/sweating
  6. sudden death
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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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SOB is usually what a person experiences after ____ ____

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physical activity

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MI causes ____ due to pressure on the chest.

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dyspnea

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If the pressure of what is thought to be an MI goes away it is most likely ______

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angina

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Diagnosing an MI (3)

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  1. blood work
  2. EKG
  3. Chest xray
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Cardiac markers such as CK-MB and Troponins are signs of

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MI

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Troponins are

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released in the blood system when the heart muscle dies.

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12
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EKG shows an elevation in the ___

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ST interval

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Causes of an MI (6)

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  1. Thrombus (clot) formation at the site, or that travels to (embolism) a narrowed vessel
  2. Atherosclerosis/plaque formation
  3. vaspospasm
  4. hypotension
  5. anemia
  6. cocaine use
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embolism

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a clot that travels

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Thrombus

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clot that is caught in a narrow vessel

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A thrombus that gets caught in a vessel with atherosclerosis causes an

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MI

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Vasospasm

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vessels constrict distally and peripherally to protect the body (keep warm)

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18
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When a vasospasm occurs to a main artery it can mimic a

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MI

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19
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As angina worsens the heart will grow new vessels around the partially blocked vessels. This is called

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collateral circulation

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Atherosclerosis is

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plaque formation in the coronary artery blocking blood flow and oxygen to the heart

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21
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What is the most common type of HD?

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CHD

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22
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CHD can lead to

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MI, angina and other complications

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Decline in HD deaths are due to (2)

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  1. people are reducing their own risk factors

2. New medications and procedures are preventing HD

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MAJOR Risk factor of CAD (4)

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  1. smoking
  2. high cholesterol/lipids
  3. hypertension/ high BP
  4. Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
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All MAJOR CAD risk factors are _________
modifiable
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High blood pressure is caused by ______
inflammation in the coronary arteries
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High blood pressure can cause a ___
stroke
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Exercise increases ___
HDL
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Medication and diet will decrease ____
HBP
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Avoid DM by (2)
1. Dieting | 2. Exercising
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Minor Risk Factors for CAD (8)
1. sedentary life style 2. family hx 3. aging process 4. abdominal obesity 5. psychosocial factors - high stress 6. consumption of too few fruits/vegetables 7. drinking too much alcohol 8. high inflammation in the body (RA)
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Visceral fat is
abdominal obesity
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#1 way to prevent CAD
``` risk factor reduction: quit smoking check for hypertension and lose weight check for diabetes and lose weight check for high cholesterol lose weight exercise take medication as directed ```
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"MOAN" the immediate treatment for MI stands for
Morphine - for pain/anxiety relief Oxygen - To help heart work better Aspirin - to "thin" the blood for better circulation Nitroglycerin - to vasodilate blood vessels to improve circulation
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Immediate tx in ER for CAD
1. Iv fluids 2. oxygen 3. EKG 4. Blood tests 5. Possible t-PA
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What is t-PA?
Clot-buster - dissolves clot to avoid more clots/blockages
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Why shouldn't a person that has had CPR be administered t-PA?
t-PA is a blood thinner that will loosen up all blood from bruising and the patient can bleed out
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Long term medications for tx of CAD(6) REMEMBER THIS LIST!!!! SIDE-EFFECTS WILL BE GONE OVER IN ANOTHER PRESENTATION
``` Asprin, plavix Beta blockers Calcium channel blockers ACE-inhibitors Nitroglycerin Statins ```
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Nitroglycerin is sent home with patients if
They still have small blockages elsewhere
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percutaneous
through the skin
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transluminal
across the lumen
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Revascularization Techniques for CAD (2)
1. PTCA with stenting | 2. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
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What is the procedure for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stenting?
A catheter pushes the plaque up against the walls of the artery and then a stent is placed to hold the vessels open
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What happens if a stent can not be placed due to an area of blockage?
A CABG will be performed
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What is the procedure for a CABG?
A vein is removed from another part of the body,then flipped upside down so the valves stay open, and secured onto the heart bypassing blood flow around the site of the blockage.
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Which veins can be used for a CABG? (3)
1. Saphenous 2. Internal mammary 3. radial artery
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Complications of an MI include (5)
1. arrhythmias 2. continued angina/chest pain 3. pericarditis 4. heart failure (CHF) 5. DVT
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arrythmias
abnormal, irregular hear rhythm
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pericarditis
inflammation around the heart
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CHF
decreased cardiac output, reduced/low ejection fraction
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DVT stands for
deep vein thrombosis
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A DVT is
blood clot in leg
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What can happen if a DVT travels?
It can end up in the lungs causing a pulmonary embolus
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Symptoms of Pulmonary embolus (2)
Chest pain | SOB
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3 types of CHF
1. left-sided systolic HF 2. right-sided diastolic HF 3. Right-sided HF
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Symptoms of Class I (Mild) HF
No limitation of physical activity; does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.
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Symptoms of Class II (Mild) HF
Slight limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest but ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation,, or dyspnea
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Symptoms of Class III (Moderate) HF
Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea
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Symptoms of Class IV (Severe) HF
Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased.
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Risk factors of DVT(4)
1. Long travel 2. cancer patients 3. use of estrogen 4. Other
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Prevention of DVT
1. early ambulation 2. "foot board" - exercises while still in bed 3. SCD - sequential compression devices 4. Medications - lovenox
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Biggest risk of a DVT is if a
clot travels to the lungs and causes a deadly PE
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Heprin vs Coumadin
Heprin is short acting | Coumadin is long acting
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Cardiac rehab will focus on (3)
1. Safe EXERCISE with telemetry monitoring 2. Proper EDUCATION to reduce cardiac risk 3. DIETARY EDUCATION to help reduce cholesterol and BP (sodium) in diet via demos, classes
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Exercise helps create
new vessels
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Which exercises are used in cardiac rehab? (3)
1. Stretching 2. Aerobic - creates new vessles 3. Strength and balance
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Strength and balance exercise will decrease the risk of
falls
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Cardiac diet consists of eating(3)
1. low carbs 2. lean fish, meat, poultry = no skin, no fat 3. tons of fruits and vegetables
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Cardiac catheterization
is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. During cardiac catheterization, a long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery or vein in your groin, neck or arm and threaded through your blood vessels to your heart.

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