Cardiology (Exam 2) Flashcards
Functions of CV System
Delivery and removal of substances
Right Heart
Pulmonary circulation
Pumps blood through lungs
Left Heart
Systemic circulation
Pumps blood through body
Flow of blood
Artery –> arteriole –> capillary –> venule –> vein
Major difference between veins and arteries
Arteries have much thicker tunica media to tolerate higher forces of pressure
Hypertension
Damages blood vessels
Hypertension is usually…?
Asymptomatic until organ damage occurs
Systole
Heart contraction
Diastole
Heart relaxation
Normal Blood Pressure
<120/<80
Blood pressure
Cardiac output x peripheral resistance
Cardiac output
Amount of blood the heart pumps per minute
Alpha1 Receptors
Vasoconstriction
Beta1 Receptors
Vasodilation
Vasodilator Hormones
Prostacylin
Natriuretic peptides
Nitric oxide
Vasoconstrictor Hormones (2)
Angiotensin II
Vasopressin
Blood Viscosity
Increase in RBCs increases viscosity
Blood Volume
RAAS activation increases blood volume
ACE
Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II
found in lungs
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
Vasopressin
Renin
Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
Release of ADH
Leads to water reabsorption and increase in blood volume
Release of aldosterone
Reabsorption of NaCl and water, excretion of K+ –> increased blood volume
Renin release is increased by (2)
Activation of renal beta1 receptors
Decrease in renal perfusion
Primary Hypertension
no single identifiable cause
Genetic or environmental factors
Secondary Hypertension
Specific medical condition
arteries have
low volume and high pressure
veins have
high volume and low pressure
purpose of muscle pumps and valves in veins
to keep blood flow in the correct direction
the most common cardiovascular disease
hypertension
renin release is increased by
activation of beta 1 receptors
decrease in renal perfusion
hypertension is associated with
an increased peripheral resistance of the arterial system
4 factors that may contribute to hypertension
over activation of RAAS
over activation of the sympathetic nervous system
vascular endothelial dysfunction
sodium retention
overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system
E/NE released from sympathetic neurons and adrenal medulla will activate beta 1 receptors in the heart, kidneys or alpha 1 in the arteries
vascular endothelial dysfunction
damage to blood vessels and impaired vascular relaxation
biggest factor for HTN
sodium retention leads to
increased blood volume
organs most effected from hypertension
eyes
heart
kidneys
brain
damage of HTN on the brain
ischemic or hemorrhagic stoke
damage of HTN on the kidneys
chronic kidney disease
damage of HTN on the heart
heart failure, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction
damage of HTN on the eyes
retinopathy
dyslipidemia
abnormal blood lipid levels
hyperlipidemia
increased blood lipid levels
patients with dyslipidemia are initially
asymptomatic
dyslipidemia can lead to
atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
disease of arterial system characterized by fatty plaques within vasculature
plaques lead to stenosis then ischemia
what is a major contributor to atherosclerosis
elevated LDL
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) includes
cerebrovascular disease
peripheral artery disease
coronary artery disease
cerebrovascular disease
plaques in cerebral vasculature
can lead to ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
peripheral artery disease
plaques in peripheral arteries (lower limbs) reducing blood flow and oxygen supply
coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease)
plaques in coronary arteries
can lead to myocardial infarction
familial hypercholesterolemia
most common genetic disorder leading to dyslipidemia
autosomal dominant disorder, mutations of uptake of LDL by the liver, leading to more in the blood
which form of familial hypercholesterolemia is more severe?
homozygous
lipoproteins
lipid protein complexes
made up of triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids and proteins
lipoproteins are classified by
what protein they contain
Apo-B containing lipoprotein
chylomicrons
VLDL, IDL, and LDL
Apo-A1 containing lipoprotein
HDL (tissues to liver)
chylomicrons
transports dietary TH and cholesterol from intestines to tissues