Cardiovascular Flashcards
Describe Paradoxical Splitting
“PAradoxical Splitting”
[Pulmonic Valve closes BEFORE Aortic Valve] which is abnormal
“Taking AP Classes were normal for me”
Which conditions causes a [FIXED Widened S2 Splitting]?
Atrial Septic Defect
A: 1st Choice Replacement Vessel for [L Anterior Descending Coronary Artery] occlusion
B1: Which Vessel is used for MULTIPLE coronary arteries/vessels occlusions
B2: Where is the vessel in B1 located and what are 2 ways it’s accessed?
1st Choice: [Left ITM (Internal Thoracic Mammary) Artery]
B1: MULTIPLE OCCLUSIONS = [Great Saphenous Vein]
B2: Inferolateral to [pubic tubercle] and
accessed in the [medial leg] or [femoral triangle of upper thigh]
[Great Saphenous Vein] empties into the Femoral Vein
What makes up the Femoral Triangle (3)
- [Inguinal Ligament Superiorly]
- Sartorius M. Laterally
- [ADDuctor Longus M. Medially]
What happens to [Cardiac-Vascular Function Curve] Intersection when there’s a:
A: [Change in Cardiac Output]
B: Give 2 examples
A: If there’s a [Change in Cardiac Output] —> Intersection slides along [VVV Curve -**Venous/Volume/Vascular]
Ex: Catecholamines / (HF - MI)
What do these Embryonic Structures form into:
[R Common Cardinal Vein] + [R Anterior Cardinal Vein]
SVC - Superior Vena Cava
“I need a SVC Card”
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Truncus Arteriosus (2)
[Trunk of Pulm (Pulmonary Trunk)]
&
[Ascending Aorta]
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Bulbus Cordis
[Smooth OUTFLOW TRACT] of BOTH Ventricles
“Bulbs are smooth”
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Primitive Atrium
”Trabaca is Primitive in his chamber”
Trabeculated L and R Atria
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Primitive Ventricle
”Trabeca is Primitive in his chamber”
Trabeculated L and R Ventricles
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Primitive Pulmonary Vein
[Smooth L Atrium]
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Sinus Venosus - Left Horn
Coronary Sinus
(found in the AV groove of the Posterior Heart)
What does this Embryonic Structure form into:
Sinus Venosus - Right Horn (2)
[Smooth R Atrium]
AKA [Sinus Venarum]
Pathophysiology for [Tetralogy of Fallot]
[Anterior and Cephalad Deviation] of (Infundibular septum) during embryo —-> VOIR
“VOIR is to have See + Sight + Cry”
Define Permissiveness
[1 Drug with no direct capabilities] Permits and enables a [capable drug] to reach a greater potential :-)
Describe [SHAC Syndrome - Supine hypOtensive Aortocaval Compression]
Pregnant Women > 20 weeks gestation can experience hypOtension when [gravid uterus] (while supine) compresses IVC –> [DEC Venous Return] –> DEC CO
What are the outcomes of Blunt Aortic Injury (2)
Tethered by [Ligamentum Arteriosum] and is fixed and immobile compared to adjacent [Descending Aorta]
A:
- Death
- [Chest or Back Pain] w/SOB and [Widened Mediastinum]
What embryonic Structure does the [Ductus Arteriosus] develop from?
6th Embryonic Aortic Arch
There are 6 Structures that derive from the Aortic Arch.
Name them
SacubiTrill MOA (2)
[Neprilysin Inhibitor] –> Prevents ANP degradation —>
*DEC TPR
*INC GFR –> INC Urinary Output
Name 3 EKG Signs of [Atrial Fibrillation]
- [irregularly irregular R-R intervals] (the already irregular R-R interval will occur at an irregular pace since atrial electrictivity is chaotic)
- Absent or [low-amp fibrillatory] P-waves
- Narrow QRS Complexes
[Atrial Fibrillation] is the most common tachyarrhythmia. It is often precipitated by what 4 things?
“Smh, SAME Afib as before!”
- Acute Systemic Illness (Hyperthyroid / HF / HTN)
- Sympathetic Tone INC
- EtOH - excess
- Mitral Stenosis
Most common [Congenital Heart Defect]
Describe the Mumur.
A: VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect)
B: (when small) = [Holosystolic Harsh Blowing Murmur] auscultated @ [tricuspid area]
Aortic Stenosis
Mumur
[Crescendo-Descrescendo Systolic Ejection Murmur] auscultated @ [Heart Base w/radiation to carotids]
What does [Hemosiderin-laden alveolar macrophages] likely indicate? Why is this?
L Vt Dysfunction
L HF –> Pulmonary Edema and RBC extravasation from INC permeability of [capillary wall]. Macrophages phagocytose RBC and the iron is converted —> Hemosiderin
Describe S3 gallop. What is it associated with? (3)
A: [low-frequency sound JUST after S2]
B: Associated with:
1) [Pts > 40]:
* -(*[L Vt Systolic HF—> [Dilated Vt]]
vs.
- [mitral regurgitation—>[INC Vt filling Rate] –> [Dilated Vt]]):
2) Athletes/ [Pts younger than 40] / Preggos = Normal
A: What do you use to treat Beta Blocker Overdose?
B: Why?
A: Glucagon
B: Activates [Cardiac GPCR] –> Activation of [Adenylate cyclase] —> INC [cAMP in cardiomyocytes]–> INC contractility and HR from Ca+ INC
How long does it take for cardiomyocytes to stop contracting after onset of a [COMPLETE ISCHEMIC EPISODE]?
60 Seconds
(After 30 min. the ischemic injury will become irreversible)
Dysfunction of Platelets would manifest how? (2) How is Platelet Function measured?
Mucocuntaneous Bleeding (Epistaxis or Petechiae) ; Measured by Bleeding Time
Mitral / Tricuspid Regurgitation
Mumur
[Holosystolic High-Pitched Blowing Murmur]
Causes of Mitral Regurgitation (3)
- [Ischemic Heart Dz (post MI)]
- MVP
- [LV Dilatation]
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Sx (5)
HHALX
- Acute Pancreatitis - recurrent
- HyperTriGlyceridemia (especially Chylomicrons)–>creamy supernatant
- [Lipdemia Retinalis]= milky retinal vasculature
- [SKIN Xanthomas- eruptive= yellow erythematous papules on extensor surfaces]
- HepatoSplenomegaly
Cardiac Tamponade MOD
Compression of Heart by Fluid in pericardial Space –> DEC CO and equilibration of diastolic pressures in all 4 chambers
Describe Pulsus Paradoxus
DEC [Systolic BP] more than 10 mmHg during inspiration
“Pulsus for CAPOT”
What is Lipofuscin, and what is it a sign of
A: [lipid PerOxidation PRODUCT] commonly found in [AGING CELLS’ macrophages]
B: sign of “wear and tear” aging
S4 Heart Sound is AKA an _____. What is the Etiology
Atrial Kick
A: [STIFF Hypertrophic Ventricle]
L atrium has to “KICK” hard against a STIFF Vt
A: Myocardial Hibernation
B: Describe the pathogenesis
A: Myocardium that Hibernates (DEC its activity) due to coronary ischemia but is invigorated and improved after [Coronary ReVascularization]
B: Coronary Ischemia –> [Myocardial Ischemia] –> [Myocardial Hibernation] —> [L Vt Systolic HF]
Mitral Stenosis
Mumur
[Delayed Rumbling Diastolic murmur that follows an Opening Snap] - @ [Apex + LLDP (L Lateral Decubitus Position)]
(Opening Snap comes from abrupt halt of leaflet motion in diastole after its rapid opening from the leaflet tips being fused together)
MAIN etiology for Claudication? Name 2 other less common etiologies
Atherosclerosis of Larger Arteries —>[Fixed Stenotic Intimal Atheroma (lipid filled)] —> Blood Flow Obstruction (especially during exercise)
Less common:
- [Giant Cell Temporal Arteritis]
- [BUerger Thromboangiitis Obliterans]
Hypertrophic Obstructive CardioMyopathy (HOCM)
Mumur
[Holosystolic Harsh Murmur] auscultated @ [L Sternal 2nd/3rd ICS]
When does [Prinzmetal Variant Angina] typically present? (2)
A: At rest and [during midnight - early morning]
3 Common signs of CONSTRICTIVE Pericarditis
- Pericardial Knock= Sharp sound heard in early diastole
- Kussmaul Sign= Paradoxic [INC JVP during inspiration] since constricted R Vt can accomdate the INC blood
- Pulsus Paradoxus
MOD for [Carcinoid Syndrome Heart Disease]
[R sided endocardial fibrosis] —> [Pulmonic and Tricuspid Valve Stenosis] or [Restrictive Cardiomyopathy]
CarcinoiD Syndrome: (Cutaneous Flushing)/Diarrhea/(SOB wheezing)
Pts with [Coarctation of Aorta] are INC risk of dying from what 3 things?
HTN associated dz such as:
1) [L Vt Failure]
2) [Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm]
3) [Intracranial Hemorrhage] 2º to [Berry Saccular Aneurysm rupture]
Describe the Jugular Venous Pressure Points:
a
c
x
v
y
B: When is [x] absent?
*Jugular Venous Pressure:
a: atrial contraction
c: [closure of tricuspid valve] from [RV contraction]
x: atrial RelaXation – absent during [tricuspid regurgitation]
v: villing of atrial w/venous blood
y: emptYing of atria into Vt
A: Dystrophic calcifcation is the Hallmark of _____ (3)
B: What is Plasma Ca+ in this DO?
A: [Dystrophic calcification] is the HALLMARK OF
- CELL INJURY
- CELL DEATH and
- Necrosis
B: Plasma Ca+ will be normal
This occurs naturally from aging
A: Which cells in an atherosclerotic plaque produce collagen and [ExtraCellular Matrix]?
B: What happens when these cells become ischemic and necrosed?
A: [Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells] produce collagen and [ExtraCell Matrix] when stimulated by cytokines from infiltrated macrophages
B: When VSMC die, fibromuscular cap becomes weak –> rupture –> Thrombosis
Describe [Strawberry Hemangioma]
[BENIGN CCM-Capillary Congenital Malformation] made of [unencapsulated capillaries]
Which organs have [single end arterial] blood supply? (3) What does this make them susceptible to?
[Heart / Spleen / Kidneys]= makes them susceptible to [White infarcts]
[Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome]
[Jervell and Lange Nielsen]
auto recessive
[Sensorineural deafness]
+
[Long QT Syndrome]
7 common causes of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
“the PIG PAID for Dilated Cardiomyopathy”
- Post Myocarditis from [Coxsackie B Enterovirus]
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy from long term EtOH usage (direct toxicity vs. nutritional deficiency)
- [Doxorubicin and Daunarubicin Chemotherapy]= dose-dependent
- Peripartum - (late in pregnancy vs. 5 mo. post partum)
- Genetic= affects cytoskeleton
- Iron Overload: [Hereditary Hemochromatosis] or [Multiple Blood Transfusion Hemosiderosis] = Iron accumulates and interferes with metal-dependent enzyme system in myocytes
-
Idiopathic
* MOST COMMON CARDIOMYOPATHY*
A: Trousseau’s Syndrome
B: What other Dz is it similar to?
A: [Pancreatic or Lung ADC] –> releases products–> Hypercoagulability –> [NonBacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis] and [migratory thrombophlebitis]
B: Similar to MNTe (Marantics NonBacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis]
Post MI evolution
< 4 hours
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes
C: Complications (3)
< 4 hours
C: [Cardiogenic Shock] / [Acute CHF] / Arrhthymia
Post MI evolution
4-12 hours
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes (2)
C: Complications
4-12 hours
B: [Beg. of CIN] / [Wavy Fibers]
C: Arrhythmia
Post MI evolution
1-3 DAYS
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes (2)
C: Complications
1-3 DAYS
A: No Gross
B:
- Neutrophil Infiltration
- [Loss of myocyte Nuclei]
C: [Fibrinous Pericarditis–> [sharp & pleuritic Chest Pain] + friction rub] (only with transmural infarcts)
Post MI evolution
3-7 DAYS
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes
C: Complications (3)
D: Lab
3-7 DAYS
A: Yellow Pallor
B: Macrophage phagocytosis of dead debris –> weakens cardiac tissue
C: Cardiac Tissue Weakning (Vt Free Wall Rupture) / (papillary m. rupture) / (interventricular septal rupture)
D: [CkMB] returns to Baseline at Day 3
Post MI evolution
7-10 Days
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes (2)
C: Complications
D: Lab
7-10 Days
A:No Gross
B:
- [Early Granulation tissue w/collagen / fibroblast /MyeloFibroblast]
- Well developed Phagocytosis
C: No Complications
D: [Trop I] returns to baseline
Post MI evolution
2 - 8 WEEKS
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes
C: Complications (3)
2 - 8 WEEKS
A: White Scar w/[Type 1 Dense Collagen]
B: Fibrosis
C: Aneurysm / [Mural Thrombus] / Dressler’s
Valvular Vegetations of the AV valves
Aortic Regurgitation
Mumur
[Early Diastolic Descrescendo Murmur-High Pitched Blowing noise] auscultated @ [L Sternal 2nd/3rd ICS]
Name the proteins most likely responsible for these Localized Amyloidosis
- Cardiac Atria
- Thyroid
- Pancreatic Islets
- [Cerebrum and blood vessels]
- Pituitary gland
If a protein is misfolding and forming [Beta-pleated sheets] in the …
- Cardiac Atria= [ANP]
- Thyroid= Calcitonin
- Pancreatic Islets= [Amylin Islet protein]
- [Cerebrum and blood vessels]= [Beta-amyloid protein]
- Pituitary gland= Prolactin
Identify
Non-Caseating Granulomas
What cellular ultrastructural change indicates [irreversible myocardial cell injury]
Mitochondrial Vacuolization
Vacuoles and [Amorphous densities containing phospholipids] within the Mitochondria
A: Which compound is responsible for the Green color of sputum associated w/ [productive cough]?
B: Where is it found?
C: What is this compound use for?
A: Myeloperoxidase
B: Neutrophil Azurophilic Granules
C: Respiratory Burst for Bacterial Infections
Describe the process of how Endothelial Cell injury leads to Formation of an Atheroma
Name the 7 most common manifestations of Marfan Syndrome
“Marfan BAATHES a lot! “
- Ectopia Lentis
- Arm-to-Height Ratio that’s INC
- Heart issues (MVP vs. [idiopathic Aortic cystic medial degeneration]–> Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm)
- Scoliosis vs. Kyphosis
- Breastbone w/structural abnormalities
- Arachnodactyly (Steinberg thumb & wrist)
- Tall / slender / flat feet
Describe the circled below
______ are _______ that contain ________ - which are ________
Aschoff Bodies are [Interstitial Myocardial Granulomas] tht contain [ACM-Anitschkow Caterpillar Macrophages] - which are full of cytoplasm and [ribbon-like chromatin]
What 3 maneuvers INCREASE intensity of Aortic Regurgitation
“AR your Hands & Breath [Leaning Forward] ?
- with Hand Grip
- when Breath is held after exhalation
- with Patient leaning forward
List the common causes of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (8)
RAMILIES
- Radiation Fibrosis
- Amyloidosis (heterogenous misfolded proteins)
- Sarcoidosis= [Noncaseating granuloma formation] in multiple organs 2º to [CD4 Helper T] attack on unidentified antigen
- Metastatic Tumor
- Inborn metabolism errors
- Endomyocardial fibrosis= Common in [African/Tropic children]
- [Loeffler Endomyocardial fibrosis] = (Has [Peripheral blood eosinophilia and infiltrate])
- Idiopathic
Describe [Libman Sacks Endocarditis]
[Non-bacterial wart-like vegations] accumulate on either side of a heart valve –> Fibrotic Valve Thickening–> MI
Associated with SLE Lupus
[BUerger Thromboangiitis Obliterans] Tx
Smoking Cessation
Lichtenberg Figure
Erythematous Cutaneous [fern-leaf pattern] from Lightning Strike
Identify the manifestation and name what dz it’s associated with
[Nailbed Subungal Splinter Hemorrhage] - Bacterial Endocarditis
“Bacteria FROM JANE”
3 Major signs of Coarctation of Aorta
- Upper body HTN–> HA & Epistaxis
- Diminished LE pulses (from inadequate LE perfusion)
- [Enlarged Intercostal Artery Collaterals]
Occlusion of the [R Coronary Artery] would cause:
Transmural ischemia in what part of the heart?
[R Vt inferior wall] —> [R Vt MI and HF]
Occlusion of the [Proximal LAD Artery] would cause:
Transmural ischemia in what part of the heart?
Anteroseptal
Occlusion of the [L Circumflex Artery] would cause:
Transmural ischemia in what part of the heart?
[L Vt Lateral Wall]
Chest CT Scan + IV contrast
A: 3 Heart Structural Effects of Aging
B: At what age do these changes onset?
- Sigmoid shaped septum
- Hypertrophied Myocyte
- DEC LV Chamber Size
B: AFTER 65
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation Site is attached)
B: Maneuvers that INC (2)
Mitral Regurgitation
[Holosystolic High-Pitched Blowing Murmur]
“MR. Hand me a Squat”
B: INC with…
1) Hand Grip
2) Squatting
Which Murmur? (Is Not VSD)
(Auscultation Site is attached)
B: Maneuvers that INC
Tricuspid Regurgitation
[Holosystolic High-Pitched Blowing Murmur]
B: INC with… Inspiration
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation Site is attached)
B: Maneuvers that INC (2)
C: Maneuvers that DEC
Aortic Stenosis
[Crescendo-Descrescendo Systolic Ejection Murmur]
“Lean forward…& then Squat with that Ass, that’ll turn it up!”
B: INC with…
- Leaning Forward
2) Squatting
C: DEC with…handgrip (INC afterload)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Murmur
“He was MVP…OF COURSE he had a Mid Clique to hang with”
[Late Systolic Crescendo Murmur + MidSystolic Click] @ Apex
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation Site is attached)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
[Late Systolic Crescendo Murmur + MidSystolic Click]
Which Murmur?
B: Name the Auscultation Site
C: Maneuvers that INC sound
Mitral Stenosis
[Delayed Rumbling Diastolic murmur that follows an Opening Snap]
B: [Apex + LLDP (L Lateral Decubitus Position)]
C: Maneuvers that [INC Afterload]
-handgrip
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation Site is attached)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
[Holosystolic Harsh Murmur] auscultated @ [L Sternal 2nd/3rd ICS]
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation Site is attached)
Ventricular Septal Defect
[Holosystolic Harsh Blowing Murmur]
Which Murmur?
(Auscultation site is attached)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
[Machinery Continuous Murmur] ausculated over [L infraclavicular region]
Which murmurs are heard at the Apex? (3)
ALL THINGS Mitral!
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Stenosis (Apex + LLDP)
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
Which murmurs are heard at the Tricuspid Area? (4)
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- VSD
- ASD (from flow across Tricuspid valve initially—>progresses to Pulmonic regurgitation from pulmonic valve damage)
Which murmurs are heard at the Pulmonic Area? (2)
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- [Physiologic Flow Murmur]
Which murmurs are heard at the [L Sternal 2nd/3rd ICS] ? (3)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- (HOCM) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Which murmurs are heard at the Aortic Area? (2)
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Sclerosis
[Aortic Cystic Medial Degeneration] is often seen in ____ pts with ____ syndrome.
B: Describe [Cystic Medial Degeneration] (2)
[Aortic Cystic Medial Degeneration] is often seen in YOUNGER pts with Marfan Syndrome
B: Myxomatous changes (connective tissue weakening) + [pooling of proteoglycans] in the [Tunica Media of Large Arteries]
When do Ventricles release BNP? (2)
(BNP) AND (ANP) are both released during [Heart Failure -Vt Hypertrophy and/or Vt Dilitation
What microscopic changes occur during [REVERSIBLE (sublethal) Ischemic injury] to cardiac myocytes (4)
“It’s not lethal yet (sublethal/Reversible) So Relax And Layback”
- Swelling of Mitochondria
- Relaxation of Myofibrils
- [ATP & Glycogen DEC]
- Lactate Accumulation
Paradoxical Embolism occurs when _____
Occurs when thrombus from venous system (DVT) crosses into arterial system via [ASD / VSD / PDA] in lieu of going to lungs.
[ASD] murmur = [Wide and FIXED S2 Spliting (since pulmonic will always take longer to close if there’s extra fluid in R vt)
List the associated cardiac pathology which each inherited disorder
A: Down Syndrome
B: DiGeorge Syndrome (2)
C: Friedreich’s Ataxia
D: Marfan Syndrome
E: Tuberous Sclerosis
F: Turner’s Syndrome (2)
A: “Put the cusions Down” = [Endocardial Cusion Defects: (Ostium Primum ASD) + (Regurgitant AV valves)]
B: [Tetralogy of Fallot] + [Aortic Arch abnormalities]
C: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (“sweet, big heart”)
D: [Aortic Cystic Medial Dengeration]
E: [Cardiac Rhabdomyomas —> Valvular Obstruction]
F: [Aortic CoArctation] vs. [Biscuspid Aortic Valve]
Describe Angiosarcoma
[Rare Blood Vessel Malignancy] usually in [Head/Neck/Breast] but can originate from Liver as well
Clinical Presentation for LARGE PDA (2)
- Large PDA Shunt will eventually –> (Eisenmenger R to L shunt) –> PDA delivers DeOxygenated blood distal to [L subclavian a.]–> LE cyanosis & clubbing with NO BP/pulse discrepancies
- HF (SOB + Fatigue)
Note: LARGE PDA can progress from small PDA if untreated
Which Drugs cause [Coronary Artery CORONARY STEAL] (2). Why is this?
A: [Adenosine vs. Dipyridamole] = VasoDilators
B: These 2 drugs selectively vasodilate coronary arteries in non-ischemic myocardium –> steals blood flow from [occluded coronary arteries] which perfuse ischemic areas –> EXACERBATES ISCHEMIA
How does Reperfusion Injury cause its damage (5), and what is the ultimate result?
“MICCO injured himself from Reperfusing”
- [Oxygen Free Radical Generation] by endothelial cells
- [Mitochondrial damage(not vacuolization) - Severe & Irreversible]
- [Inflammation - which attracts neutrophils–>more injury]
- [Complement & Cell membrane damage]
Ultimate Result = Cell Membrane Damage —> Elevated [Creatine Kinase] if brain/heart/muscle are affected
What should you suspect if [Right Vt] is Hypertrophied ( >3-4 mm) and Dilated?
[Cor Pulmonale 2° to Pulm HTN]
Post MI evolution
12-24 hours
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes (3)
C: Complications
D: Lab
12-24 hours
MCN CAT: M/CNC/A/T
A: Myocardial Mottling
B:
- [CIN Continues]
- Nuclei Pyknosis
- [Contraction Band Necrosis]
C: Arrhythmia
D: [Trop I] and [CkMB] peaks at 24 hours
Post MI evolution
10 - 14 Days
A: Gross Changes
B: Microscopic Changes (2)
C: Complications
10 - 14 Days
{Use TriChrome Stain}
A: No Gross
B:
- [Granulation tissue with neovascularization and Fibroblast]
- Red Border from Granulation tissue entering from edge of infarct
C: No Complications
In which Arteries do Atherosclerotic Plaques develop? (7)
[Large Elastic Arteries (-CIA: Carotid, iLiac, Aorta)]
&
[Medium Muscular Arteries (Coronary & Popliteal)]
&
[Circle of Willis]
[Abd Aorta] > Coronary > Popliteal > [Internal Carotid] > [COW]
What is the single most important risk factor for developing Aortic DISSECTION
HTN
(causes intimal tears)
scan shows intimal flap torn away from Aortic wall
Pathogensis of Aortic Aneurysm
[Chronic Transmural Inflammation] of Aortic wall —> [Loss of Elastin and Smooth Muscle] –> [Abnormal Collagen remodeling] –> [progressive Weakening of Aorta] –> Wall Expansion
[Chronic Transmural Inflammation] can come from Atherosclerosis but ⬆︎ risk of rupture comes from smoking!
What does a [FIXED and Widened S2 Spliting] likely indicate?
[ASD] murmur
= [FIXED and widened S2 Spliting (since pulmonic will always take longer to close if there’s extra fluid in R vt)
A: Describe the Heart changes in JONES syndrome from Rheumatic Fever (2)
B: What are the 2 dangerous developments of this?
Mitral Stenosis from
- Mitral Valve Leaflet Distortion 2° to fusion of leaflet edges
- L Atria with [diffuse fibrous thickening]
B: Afib –> [Embolic Stroke]
Describe the [OWR - Osler Weber Rendu syndrome]
[Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia] described as pink and spider-like lesions
A: Explain the physiology for [Carotid Sinus] massage
B: Where, in the CNS, does the nerve responsible for this physiology terminate?
A: [Hering nerve] of [Carotid Sinus] starts to fire when BP in [Carotid Sinus] INC –> [Glossopharyngeal CN9] to [DEC BP / HR / [induce syncope] ]
B: [Solitary nucleus of medulla]
A: What is the major limiting factor to Coronary blood flow during Exercise?
B: How does the Body compensate for this during Exercise? (2)
A: [Shorter Duration of Diastole 2° to Tachycardia] -Max blood flow to coronary arteries occurs during Diastole
B:
- Flow-mediated Dilation
- VasoDilators (Adenosine / NO)