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Cardiovascular Flashcards

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What does the P-R interval represent?

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What is the normal PR interval time length? 3-5 small squares

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To diagnose a prolonged P-R interval, what time does the seconds have to be greater than?

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What is Dressler’s syndrome? (PostPericardiotomy syndrome)

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What part of the heart does leads V1-V2 look at?

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What view does leads V3, V4 look at?

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What view does leads AVF, II, III look at?

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What view does leads AVL, I, V5, V6 look at?

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Normal QRS complexes should normally be what in time length? 3 small squares

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The Superior and Inferior Vena Cava, Tricuspid Valve, Pulmonary Valve and Pulmonary Artery are related to what side of the heart?

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The Pulmonary Veins, Mitral/Bicuspid Valve, Aortic Valve and Aorta are related to what side of the heart?

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What is LVF?

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What does systolic pressure represent?

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What does diastolic pressure represent?

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List common causes of tachycardia? H. A. I. H. T. A. P. D

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List common causes of bradycardia? ACS. IHD. EI/HK. D

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List common causes of Hypertension? H. S. CS. P-E/E.

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List common causes of Hypotension? H. S. AC. D

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What does Ischemia mean?

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What is meant when someone is described as ‘Pallor’?

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What is oedema, what is a common cause and what is the name for oedema in the abdomen? ASC.

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What is the definition of Acute Coronary Syndrome?

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A slow rising pulse is associated with Aortic Stenosis, what is AS?

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What is Aortic Regurgitation aka Leaky Valve?

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What is Pericarditis and common symptoms associated with this condition? CP. F.

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In pericarditis, chest pain can be increased when taking deep breaths in or when you lie down, true or false?

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Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, what lining of the heart is this and what is the common cause? C = B.

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What are the four H’s in relation to possible reversible causes and their definitions?

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What are the four T’s in relation to possible reversible causes and their definitions?

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How to identify: Hypovolemia? RHR + NQRS + OVS

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How to identify: Hypoxia? SHR

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How to identify: Hydrogen Ion Excess (Acidosis)? LAQRS

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How to identify: Hypoglycaemia? BM

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How to identify: Hypokalemia? FTWs + UW

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How to identify: Hyperkalemia? PTWs + WQRS

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How to identify: Hypothermia? E

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How to identify: Tension Pneumothorax? SHR + NQRS + DiB

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How to identify: Tamponade (Cardiac)? RHR + NQRS

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How to identify: Toxins? PQT-I + NS

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How to identify: Thrombosis (PE)? RHR + NQRS

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How to identify: Thrombosis (MI)? STEMI/NSTEMI in Leads

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What is Ketoacidosis?

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What is the alternative name for a 2nd Degree AV Block, Type I?

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In 2nd Degree AV Block, Type I, a prolonged PR interval is commonly followed by what?

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What is jugular venous distention?

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