Cardiac DSA

Question 1

the ___ method is used to classify scoliosis

What are the angles?

Answer 1

Cobb Method
• 5-15 degrees: Mild Scoliosis
• 20-45 degrees: Moderate Scoliosis
• >50 degrees: Severe Scoliosis

Question 2

At what Cobb Angle is respiratory function compromised?

Answer 2

50 degrees Sever Scoliosis

Question 3

The Thoracic Duct is functionally under what NS control?

Answer 3

Sympathetic!

Thus if it is hypersympathetic Tone you may decrease flow

Question 4

Where do the Preganglionic Sympathetic Innervations of Heart Synapse?

Answer 4

Cardiac Plexus

Question 5

What are the two Preganglionic Parasympathetic Ns?

Answer 5

dorsal nucleus of the Vagus N and Nucleus Ambiguus

Question 6

Deep Cardiac Plexus splits into…

Answer 6

R and L Halves R contains SA Node and L AV Node

Question 7

What could the R. Deep Cardiac Plexus be susetpable to?

Answer 7

SVT due to Sympathetics on SA and Bradecardia R Vagal stim.

Question 8

What could the L. Deep Cardiac Plexus be susetpable to?

Answer 8

Inc risk of Eptopic Foci and V Tach and with Vagal Stim AV Blocks

Question 9

What is odd about the Musculature of the Lungs

Answer 9

The PARASYMPATHETICS control both the relaxation and constirction

Question 10

What is the 3rd leading Cause of death in US?

Answer 10

COPD! according to OMM

Question 11

Why should you address the Cervical Spine in Respiratory issues?

Answer 11

Address cervical spine due to innervation of HEENT, lungs, diaphragm from cervical nerves

Question 12

Goal of Treatment for Pneumonia

Answer 12

1. Reduce congestion
2. Reduce sympathetic hyperactivity to the pulmonary parenchyma of the lung
3. Reduce mechanical impediments to thoracic cage respiratory motion

Question 13

What do you need to be cautious of with Hf and OMM?

Answer 13

Use caution as to not overwhelm the circulatory system and exacerbate symptoms

Question 14

Best thing to do for hypertension as far as OMM?

Answer 14

Generalized paraspinal inhibition can be used to ↓ SVR