Cardiovascular conditions Flashcards
History Questions for CV
O- when and where
L- location
D- duration
C- describe pain
A- alleviating or aggravating
R-radiating or relieving
T- timing, when present
S- severity
family history
vital signs
Blood pressure- 120/80
HR- 60-80
Rr- 12-20
Temp- 98.6
O2- 95-100
inspection
Cyanosis- sign of poor perfusion
dyspnea (trouble breathing)- sign of HCM
pale skin- sign of anemia
Swelling in extremities- sign of DVT
Stature- marfan syndrome
Dry skin on heels and toes- PAD
Digital Clubbing- chronic hypoxia
Auscultation
2nd right intercostal space
2nd left intercostal space
3rd left intercostal space
4th left intercostal space
5th left intercostal space
Commotion Cordis
S&S: trauma to chest, messed up rhythm
Tx: refer to PCP immediately
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
S&S: fatigue, dyspnea, external chest pain, syncope or near
Tx: refer to PCP
marfan syndrome
S&S: long thin build, chest pain, syncope
Tx: refer to PCP
myocarditis
S&S: body ache, fever nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pitting edema
Tx: refer to PCP
congenital aortic stenosis (AS)
S&S: chest pain, SOB, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, exercise, fatigue
Tx: refer immediately
mitral valve prolapse
S&S: chest pain, heart palpitations, uncharacteristic SOB
Tx: Refer to PCP
arrhythmias
S&S: heart palpitations, chest pain, SOB, dizziness, fatigue
Tx: refer to PCP
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
S&S: unexplained swelling in extremities, edema, inflammation in extremities
Tx: refer to PCP
pulmonary Embolus
S&S: recent surgery or bedridden, SOB, chest pain
Tx: Refer to PCP
anemia
S&S: endurance athlete, fatigue, pale, yellow skin, SOB, weakness, headache
Tx: Refer to PCP
