Week 2: HOME Flashcards
1
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Arterio-sclerosis
A
- Narrowing & Hardening of arteries
- Normal Process of Aging
- HTN (makes it more rapid)
2
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Athero-sclerosis
A
- Narrowing & Hardening of arteries
- Due to lifestyle
- High Fat & Cholesterol
- Low Exercise
3
Q
Angina Pectoris
A
- Acute Ischemic chest pain
- Atherosclerotic related
4
Q
Angina Pectoris Sx/Tx
A
- Sharp pain (Upper Chest)
- Referred pain (Left Neck, Shoulder, Arm)
- Angioplasty/Bypass
- Nitroglcerin Rx
- Ex Tx if Stable
5
Q
Intermittent Claudication
A
- LE Pain
- ischemia (insufficient blood)
6
Q
Intermittent Claudication Sx/Tx
A
- Muscle Pain (Calf) during prolonged standing
- Frequent and can affect bilateral
- Rest (Short Term Relief)
- Elevation
7
Q
Peripheral Artery Disease
A
- Insufficient blood to LE
- Arterial specific
8
Q
Peripheral Artery Disease Sx/Tx
A
- Leg Pain, cool and thinning of skin
- Loss of hair
- Skin Ulcers
- Circulation Ex, w/o pain
9
Q
Peripheral Venous Disease
A
- LE Backflow of blood
- Venous specific
- Blood unable to return to heart
10
Q
Peripheral Venous Disease Sx/Tx
A
- Warm/Darkened skin
- LE swelling & Ulcers
- Circulation Ex
- Compression & Rx
11
Q
Mayocarditis
A
- Inflammation of myocardium (heart muscle)
- Viral or parasite
12
Q
Myocarditis Sx/Tx
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- Orthopnea (no supine)
- Tachycardia
- Chest Pain
- Reduced urine output
- Lead to Heart Failure or Pericarditis
13
Q
Endocarditis
A
- Infection of inner lining of heart (+ heart valves)
- Bacterial, Drug use
14
Q
Endocarditis Sx/Tx
A
- Valve replacement
15
Q
Pericarditis
A
- Inflammation of memebrane enclosing heart
- Virus/Bacteria/Radiation
