cardiovascular conditions Flashcards
1
Q
An arterial waveform that decreases significantly with inspiration is a sign of what condition?
A
cardiac tamponade
2
Q
What is the best way to assess compliance with and the efficacy of a heart failure medication regimen?
A
Daily weights
3
Q
What thrombolytic drug is used for acute MI?
A
reteplase
4
Q
What values on a swan indicate pulmonary hypertension?
A
PAD > 15
PAOP > 12
Gradient variance > 3 on insertion
