Cardiac Disease Symptoms Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Dyspnea on exertion
A
Failure of LV output to increase during exercise often accompanied w/ left heart failure w/ secondary pulmonary edema.
2
Q
Cardiac dilation
A
Greater ventricular EDV
3
Q
Chest discomort/pain w/ exertion
A
Usually myocardial ischemia secondary to CAD
4
Q
Syncope
A
hypotension/shock from arrthymias or acute pump failure.
5
Q
Fatigue
A
reduced CO/poor peripheral perfusion
6
Q
Cyanosis
A
oxygen saturation usually below 85% if cyanotic.
7
Q
Orthopnea (SOB when supine)
A
Increased venous return in supine position exacerbates pulmonary vascular congestion.
8
Q
Hepatomegaly
A
Increased CVP –> Increased resistance to portal flow.
Rarely leads to “cardiac cirrhosis”
9
Q
Edema
A
Both peripheral and pulmonary
Increased venous pressure = increased orthostatic pressure.
