Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Flashcards
Pain or pressure radiating to jaw, teeth, arm or midback
Acute coronary syndrome
Lack of blood flow leading to tissue death (heart attack)
Myocardial Infarction
Heart muscle is stretched beyond ability to contract; ineffective pump
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Usually a chronic condition. Pt.’s have specialized diets (i.e. low sodium)
Secondary effects of CHF
Edema (in LE), SOB, fatigue, cough or SOB in side lying.
Pt.’s should be weighing themselves daily, if there is a 3lb increase they need to call the Dr
Enlarged heart, decreased pumping & leads to CHF
Cardiomyopathy
75% of cases are dilated
Abnormal heart rhythm which usually leads to CHF
Artial fibrillation (afib) Afib= increase in clot production
high blood pressure d/t narrowing of blood vessels
Hypertension (HTN)
Systolic 140
Dystolic >90
Congestive Heart Failure: Overview
Coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease (CAD or CHD): buildup of plaque on wall vessels
Diuretics = increase in urination & increased fall risk due to frequency & urgency of bathroom trips
Digitals
Heart transplant
Decreased salt and fluid intake
Cardiac Catheterization
Insert tube and dye into the heart muscle to elevate blood pumping (?)
Angioplasty & stent placement
Mini step before CABG by pass
Pushes plaque against vessel wall to decrease Bp
Bypass Surgery or CABG : Overview
Open heart procedure
Transfer of donor vein- usually great saphenous from LE
Sternomoty precautions for 6-8 weeks following
Sternotomy Precautions
No pushing or pulling No lifting anything greater than 5lbs No sh flexion greater than 90 degrees No UE retraction Holf pillow when coughing No driving
Pacemaker : Overview
Creates artificial action potential
Control arrhythmia
SA node disorders- bradycardia
AV nodes disorders: tachycardia
Ventricular Assistive Device (VAD): Definition
May be a left (LVAD), right (RVAD), or both (BiVad)
For end-stage heart disease as a bridge to heart transplant
VAD Function
Produces continuous flow of blood
- No pulse, hard to get BP read
- Must be careful of driveline or power source