Cardiopulmonary Exam- Pathologies- MI

Question 1

give 7 points relating to body functions/structures?

Answer 1

• blockage of 1 or more coronary arteries due to an ischemic event
• long term damage to heart muscle wall
• SOB, chest pains (from left arm to neck), possible heart failure
• heart becomes less efficient =increased HR
• pulmonary oedema in severe cases at alveoli
• sweating, nausea, vomiting
• abnormal heart beating, fatigue, weakness

Question 2

give 3 points relating to activities?

Answer 2

reduced exercise tolerance due to cv issues

• blood reaches working muscles slower=harder to do daily activities incl. heavy lifting
• SOB makes daily tasks difficult

Question 3

give 4 points relating to participation?

Answer 3

• unable to participate in sports due to SOB and coughing
• may be unable to continue working esp. if job requires manual work
• difficult to participate in social activities and hobbies
• may be unable to care for family

Question 4

give 3 points relating to environmental factors/

Answer 4

• exposure to air pollution
• can they commute between home and work? where are they located?
• stairs and other possible problem areas at home

Question 5

give 9 points relating to personal factors?

Answer 5

• personal goals?
• comorbidities? obesity, HBP, cholesterol, diabetes etc.
• mental health? esp. stress
• support networks?
• family medical history?
• smoking/drinking/drug abuse are risk factors?
• age/gender? men >45, women >55
• are they inactive? risk factor
• nutrition, sleeping patterns etc