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T/F: Most common graphs to the LCA arise from the LEFT anterior surface of the aorta.

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True

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T/F: In patients with a short or narrow aortis root, a 3.5 mm tip catheter may be needed?

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True

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Right Atrium is?

2 things

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Tricuspid is largest Valve
&
Has the lowest pressure

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Pressure of Rt Atrium

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Pressure = 5

RV is about 25/RA

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Normal RV pressure?

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25 / 7-12

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Normal BP calculation?

2

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CO x SVR

HR x SV x SVR

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What would increase RA Pressure?

If the pressure would rise, where would this be visible on a patient?

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Tricuspid stenosis

Jugular Enlargement

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In an RV MI :
What is the RV pressure?
What is the PA pressure?

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25/5 normal

PA would not change

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What would cause LV systolic pressure to rise?

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Aortic Stenosis

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***What would increase LVEDP and not LV systolic pressure?

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LV MI

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What is the RV systolic pressure of PS?

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^ 25 in pressure.

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What is the RA pressure of TR (tricuspid regurg)?

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Right sided
Pressure will rise^
JVD = true.

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What is the PA pressure of COPD?

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Pressure is 30
Expansion of Aviolar curus blood vessels
CO = \/

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What is the PA pressure of MS?

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LA Enlargement Chronic = rise

Acute = same

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What is the PA pressure of MR?

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La enlargement chronic = rise

acute = same

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Could the PA systolic pressure ever be greater than RV systolic pressure?

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NEVER

It would back up into the RV.

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RA – RV

Ra will always protect the Lungs from the rise of pressure.

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read and know
What is it doing ( look forward)
What are the effects ( look back)

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18
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Is the LVEF = RVEF

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The pressures are the different
EF = same
SV = same

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Which valve has the smallest valve area?

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Aortic valve

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If there is a valve stenosis or regurg, which CO should you use?

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Fick CO

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You have a 50 year old admitted to the cath lab . HR 200, BP 90 / 50, what would you do?

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Synchronized Cardioversion

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In what condition do you get the equalization of LVEDP and RVEDP?

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Constrictive Pericarditis

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Pulmonic stenosis is generally associated with what?

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Congenital Anomalities

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What is the max dose of radiation a worker can revieve in a year?

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5 REM

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If a patient has a dilated aortic root, which catheter might you need to cannulate the right coronary system?
JR5
26
In the terms RAO and LAO, the R and the L refer to what?
the position of the image intensifier
27
Synchonous ( demand) pacemakers have what unique ability?
they sense the hearts intrinsic activity and pace only when needed.
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What is a possible complication of over tightening the toughy?
Unable to inflate the balloon
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Shortness of breath indicates right or left sided heart failure?
Left-sided heart failure
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2.66mm diameter is what size catheter?
8 french | 1 french = .335mm
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What type of intervention is used for a calcified lesion?
Rotoblador ( calcified)
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What would be the appropriate intervention for a patient with Respiratory Acidosis?
Increase Ventilations
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What is a possible complication of over tightening the Toughy?
Unable to inflate the balloon
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Where does the needle enter for a Pericardialcentesis?
Sub-Xyphoid process
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During a Rotoblador intervention, what is the most common cause of "no Flow" ?
Distal Embolization
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What device uses saline to dissole and suction Thrombus during and acute MI?
Angiojet
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Synchronous (demand) pacemakers have what unizue ability?
They sense the hearts intrinsic activity and pace only when needed.
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The purpose of ICD's is to?
Monitor Bradycardia, Tachycardia, VT, and V-fib and convert if needed.
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The Purpose of Bi-Ventricular pacemakers are to?
To synchronize the contraction of both Ventricles.
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What is the most common form of cardiac tumor?
Atrial Myxoma located in the left atrium.
41
On an EKG, what shows a true Posterior Infarct?
V7-V9, V1 and V2
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What is ACLS protocol for monophasic defibrillation?
200 - 300 - 360
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How do you test a defibrillator?
Discharging paddles into the dummy load.
44
What will cause failure to capture of pacemaker in the RV?
Lead Dislodgement.
45
The most important factor in decreaseing x-ray exposure to a patient is to ?
to decrease time of exposure.
46
Where is the most common Renal Stenosis located?
Ostial
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Greatest % of Peripheral Stenosis occurs where?
Lower Extremities
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What is the best choice of catheter to use on a LCA with a high take-off?
Amplatz
49
Metabolic Acidosis has a low level of what?
Bicarb (HCO3)
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If the patients IV site is infiltrated, what should you do?
Turn it off
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Ventricular Arrythmias are most common during the injection of which coronary artery?
RCA
52
What catheter does an Internal Mammary catheter Resamble?
JR4
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What is the best view to see the LAD and CIRC Bifurcation?
Spider View
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What diagnostic catheter is best utilized for visualizing the LAD when the patient has a Dilated Aortic Root?
JL5
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What converts the x-rays to light rays?
image intensifier
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What does RAD stand for?
Radiation Absorbed Dose
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What is the max dose of radiation a worker can recieve in a year?
5 REM
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When are the coronary arteries perfused?
During Ventricular Diastole
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Jugular Vein Distention can be caused by?
* RV Infarct * Pulmonary Hypertension * Tricuspid Regurgitation
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What is the best way to calculate a patients pulse rate?
Check pulse for one minute.
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Hyperventilating a patient prior to suctioning is done to?
Increase Arterial PO2 levels
62
Post Procedure Renal Dyfunction is more likely occur in patients with?
* Diabetes * Pre-Procedure Dehydration * Frequent use of NSAID * Ace Inhibitors
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What is the normal PR interval? If the PR interval is .25 Where is the delay? conduction
Normal PR interval .12 - .20 | PR interval > .20, the conduction delay occurs in the AV node.
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What is the normal amount of blood in the Pericardium?
50 cc
65
In order, The first three letters of the pacemaker code mean what?
1 - Chamber Paced 2 - Chamber Sensed 3 - Chamber Triggered
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What is the purpose of the IABP?
Increase Coronary artery perfusion | Decrease after load
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If a patient has a heart rate of 150, assist on the IABP should be set at what?
1:2
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A PDA ( Patent ductus arteriosus) most likely causes?
increased Pulmonary blood flow and possible pulmonary edema.

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