Cardiovascular Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiac output
A
Heart rate x stroke volume
2
Q
THROMBUS
A
A clot
Fat, cholesterol.
3
Q
EMBOLUS
A
Mobile clot
4
Q
Angina
A
Heart pain
5
Q
HYPERTROPHY
A
Large ventricular
6
Q
Cardiogenic shock
A
Low perfusion
7
Q
Nitroglycerin
A
0.4 milligrams sublingual
8
Q
Coronary artery disease
A
Coronary artery is narrowed
9
Q
Acute myocardial infarction
A
Partial of heart muscle dies
10
Q
Aneurysms
A
Weak artery burst
11
Q
Arrhythmia
A
Malfunction of hearts electrical system
12
Q
CHF
A
Fluid buildup in the lungs