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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome (AKA coronary compromise)

Symptoms related to ischemia in the heart muscle

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AMI

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Acute myocardial infarction

Portion of the myocardium dies as a result of ischemia

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Agonal breaths

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Irregular gasping breaths that proceed apnea and death

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Aneurysm

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Dilation or ballooning of a weakened artery wall

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Angina Pectoris

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When blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart muscle is not receiving enough O2

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Apnea

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No breathing

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Asystole

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Heart stops generating electrical impulses (flat line)

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Bradycardia

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Heart rate (pulse) reduced below 60

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Cardiac compromise

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ACS

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

Failure of heart to pump blood effectively, causing buildup of body fluids in lungs, body, or both.

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Diseases that affect the arteries of the heart

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Dyspnea

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Shortness of breath, labored or difficulty breathing

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Disrythmea

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Disturbance in heart rate and rhythm

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Edema

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Build up of fluids

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Embolism

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Blockage of a blood vessel by a clot of foreign matter

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Nitroglycerin

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Medication that dilates the blood vessels

17
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Occlusion

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Blockage of an artery by a fatty deposit

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Pedal edema

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Fluid build-up in the feet, ankles, calves

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Pulmonary edema

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Build-up of fluid in the lungs

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PEA

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Pulseless Electrical Activity

Electrical activity remains relatively normal but heart fails to pump creating cardiac arrest

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Sudden Death

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Cardiac arrest that occurs within 2 hours of symptom onset

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Tachycardia

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Heart rate (pulse greater than 100)

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Thrombus

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Clot formed of blood and plaque on the artery or vein wall

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VFib

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Ventricular Fibulation

Disorganized impulses

25
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Vtach

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Ventricular Tachycardia

Rapid heart rate

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Ischemia

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Lack of O2

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