Cardiac Risk Factors and PE/DVT Flashcards
1
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- Cardiac Risk Factor
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History of coronary artery disease (e.g. stents, myocardial infarction, heart attack)
2
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
Family history of heart disease (especially in first degree relatives: father, mother, siblings, children)
3
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
4
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
Hyperlipidemia/Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
5
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
History of cocaine or methamphetamine use
6
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
Diabetes mellitus
7
Q
- Cardiac Risk Factor
A
History of tobacco use
8
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Hypoxia (Oxygen saturations <95%)
9
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
10
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Unilateral leg swelling
11
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
12
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
History of previous DVT or PE
13
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Tobacco use
14
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Recent surgery or trauma
15
Q
- PE/DVT Risk Factors
A
Recent periods of immobilization (following surgery, long car rides or airplane rides, casting bed rest, etc.)
