Cardio I (From Quarter 4) Flashcards
what will cause a widened mediastinum
widened vessels
how do you diagnose LV hypertrophy
Echo
most common cause of LV hypertrophy
HTN
Lasix + cramping means what?
Low potassium
chest pain is most often caused by what?
GI
biggest physical exam symptoms in heart failure
JVP
pulmonary edema
lower extremity edema
if someone has aortic stenosis what should you get before a stress test?
Aortic stenosis
stress test for someone who can’t walk?
nuclear stress test
If you see “calcified coronary arteries” what do you think of?
doesn’t necessarily mean obstructive coronary dz
need to get symptoms, ECG, etc.
with pleural effusions with CHF is the onset gradual or quick?
Gradual
what can you do to rule out renal causes of BP (secondary)
renal US
if BP is elevated what should you start with?
Lifestyle modifications for first 3-6 month if midly elevated
what usually causes flash pulmonary edema?
HTN
is nitroglycerin a great antihypertensive med?
No
what is BIPAP?
Bilevel positive airway pressure
what does BIPAP help perfuse?
The kidneys
acutely hypertensive with sharp, stabbing back pain?
Aortic dissection
what is back pain like with MIs?
Dull (referred pain)
what is a normal EF?
55-65%
less then 55% EF is considered what?
LV dysfunction or diminished EF
what percentage are you at increased risk of having sudden cardiac death due to arrhythmia? mainly vtach and vfib
<30% ejection fraction (need an AICD)
what causes diastole heart failure?
HTN
what is diastolic dysfunction
tight, stiff heart
study that created a lot of criteria for cardiac things?
Framingham study