Part 3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Myocarditis
inflammation of the heart muscle
Pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium, the sac which surrounds the heart
Endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium
Thrombus
blood clot, can clog coronary arteries
Infarct
an area that has been cut off from its blood supply
Myocardial Infarction
heart attack
Angina Pectoris
pain felt due to inadequate blood flow to the heart
Patent Foramen Ovale
hole betwen the 2 atria fails to close at birth
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
duct between the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close at birth
Coarctation of the Aorta
localized narrowing of the arch for the aorta
Tetralogy of Fallot
combination of 4 defects that occur together, “blue baby”
Arrhythmia
abnormality in the rhythm of the heart
Flutter
rapid, coordinated contractions up to 300 per min
Fibrillations
extremely serious, rapid, irregular contractions
Heart Block
interruption of electrical conduction
Congestive Heart Failure
Many times caused by hypertension
Causes enlargement of heart
Congestive Heart Failure Definition
Heart unable to pump effectively because it is weak
- kidneys save fluid
- short of breath
- edema
Digitalis
slows contractions and helps heart beat stronger
Nitroglycerin
dilates blood vessels to the heart
Antiarrhythmics
regulate heart rhythm and rate
Anticoagulants
prevent clotting
Beta Blockers
decrease rate and strength of heart contractions reducing the hearts’ oxygen demand
Surgeries
Coronary Bypass Angioplasty Valve Replacement Transplants Pacemakers Artificial hearts
Prevention of heart ailments
Proper diet Exercise Control of hypertension Physical exams Avoidance of injections Temperate habits
