Cardio 1 Flashcards
Signs of cardiovascular dz
Tachypnea >24 breaths per minute
non-sinus cardiac rhythm
pre-syncope and syncope
edema of dependent areas
Symptoms of CV dz
chest pain jaw pain abdominal pain (referred) dyspnea at rest or on exertion dizzines (not vertigo) distorted sensorium LOC w/ injuries
what can cause sudden syncope w/o warning
arrhythmias
what arrhythmias most often causes sudden death
ventricular fibrillation
where will pain from a RCA obstruction refer
belly pain
what helps reduce the pain w/ pericarditis
tripod stance
how will herpes zoster present
uilateral pain and rash
PE manifestations of CV dz
jugular venosu pulsations
arterial pulse character and rate
what is a TEE good at looking at?
mitral valve
management for HTN
lifestyle modifications for first 3-6 months if mildly elevated
normal ejection fraction
65
imapired relaxation and filling of the ventricles
diastolic CHF
what study defines criteria fro CHF
Framingham study
what are the major criteria for CHF (need 1)
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea JVD, positive HJR pulmonary rales/ crackles cardiomegaly, S3 gallops acute pulmonary edema increased systemic venous pressure (>15)
minor framingham criteria (need 2)
Extremity edema (dependent)
Nocturnal cough
Hepatomegaly (?ascites)
Pleural effusion (low protein)
Vital capacity reduced by 1/3 from normal
Tachycardia > 120 bpm, resting
Wt. Loss > 4.5 kg over 5 days of diuretic Rx
