Cardiovascular & Peripheral Vascular Disorders Flashcards
Unoxygenated Blood comes from the
Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava, and Coronary Sinus
Right Atrium then what valve
Tricuspid Valve
responsible for Ventricular Filling, Preload
Right Ventricle
Pulmonary Artery then to the
Lungs for pulmonary circulation
Oxygenated Blood comes from the
Pulmonary Vein
what part of the heart follows the Pulmonary Vein
Left Atrium
what valve follows after the left atrium
Mitral Valve
responsible for Ventricular Filling, Afterload, Cardiac Output
Left Ventricle
what valve follows after the left ventricle
aortic valve
what carries oxygenated blood for systemic circulation throughout the body
Ascending Aorta, Descending Aorta, and Coronary Artery
AKA elevated blood pressure
Hypertension
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure of hypertension in the general population
greater than 140/90 mmHg
Most common form of hypertension, exact cause is unknown.
Some causes - aging, family history, smoking, high fat diet,
salty foods, caffeine, stress, DM, sedentary lifestyle
Primary hypertension
Caused by underlying disease
Secondary hypertension
Signs of hypertension
High blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg), Headache, Neck pain, Nuchal headache, Epistaxis, Dizziness, Vagueness, discomfort, fatigue
<120 AND <80 mmHg bp is what type
Normal BP
120 AND <80 mmHg
Elevated BP
130 over 80 mmHg
Mild (Stage 1)
140 over 90 mmHg
Moderate (Stage 2)
150 over 100 mmHg
Severe (Stage 3)
> 180 and >120 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis
> 180 over >120 Without Target-organ Damage
Urgency
> 180 over >120 With Target-organ Damage
Emergency
Retinal hemorrhage, Cotton-wool spots, Papilledema, Spots, Blurred vision
Severe Hypertension Signs
Complications of severe hypertension
Coronary diseases, heart failure, renal failure, stroke
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Clonidine
ALPHA-blockers
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Metoprolol
BETA-blocker
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-OLOL
BETA-blocker
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-DIPINE
CALCI-block
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-PRIL
ACE
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Captopril
ACE
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-SARTAN
ARBS
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Prazosin
ALPHA-blockers
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Atenolol
BETA-blocker
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Nifedipine
CALCI-block
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Enalapril
ACE
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Valsartan
ARBS
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Losartan
ARBS
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Methyldopa
ALPHA-blockers
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Doxa
ALPHA-blockers
Rest ques
Rest ques
Regular BP monitoring is needed for hypertension px
true
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension what is it called
DASH DIET
DASH Diet includes what
Grains and grain products
Fruits and vegetables
Low fat or nonfat dairy
Lean meats, fish, and poultry
Nuts, seeds, and legumes
Fats and sweets
First intervention in hypertension?
Give antihypertensive drugs as ordered
Health teachings of hypertension
Weight reduction and control
Regular exercise
Alcohol restriction
Smoking cessation
Relaxation techniques (deep-breathing exercises)
Stress reduction
Paroxysm or episodes of pain and pressure in anterior chest caused by insufficient coronary blood flow
ANGINA PECTORIS
predictable consistent chest pain during exertion; relieved by rest
Stable Angina
pain at rest
Prinzmetal or variant
unpredictable, more frequent, unrelieved by rest
Unstable or preinfarction
intractable incapacitating; severe chest pain
Refractory
Diagnostic Tests for hypertension
12 lead ECG
Stress test
Echocardiogram
C-reactive protein
what test is done for the marker for inflammation of vascular endothelium with High homocysteine
C-reactive protein
Most common cause of angina pectoris
Atherosclerotic
Common first manifestation of angina pectoris
Chest pain and discomfort
common presenting symptom for elderly
Dyspnea
other causes of angina pectoris
○ Smoking
○ Physical exertion
○ Cold exposure
○ Stressful situation
○ Eating heavy meal
○ Excess weight
angina means
pectoris means
angina means “pain”
pectoris means “chest”
other Manifestations of angina pectoris
○ Retrosternal pain
○ Radiating pain
○ SOB
○ Weakness and numbness of arms
○ Pallor
○ Diaphoresis
○ Undue fatigue
○ Apprehension
○ Dizziness
Complications of angina pectoris
○ Myocardial infarction
○ Sudden death
indicated position for patients with angina pectoris
as this promotes increase in myocardial oxygen supply
Bed rest, semi-fowlers
anti-anginal drugs
Nitroglycerin, ISMN-imdur, ISDN-isordil (isosorbide nitrate)
(mainstay treatment)
antiplatelet drugs
aspirin, clopidogrel, heparin
Other NURSING INTERVENTIONS for Angina Pectoris
○ Stop all activities (exercise, isometric, stressful situation,
smoking)
○ Low fat diet, high fiber diet, control BP
Also known as Ischemic Heart Disease
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
A broad heart condition characterized by partial and complete
obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscles
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
Usual Cause of CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
local accumulation of lipid, fat deposit, plaques, atheromas, and fibrous tissues along intima layer of artery; inflammatory response to artery wall injury
Atherosclerosis
4 Major Risk Factors of CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
Sm
Hy
Hi
Di
Oth
○ Smoking
○ Hypertension
○ High cholesterol
○ Diabetes
○ Others: family history, old age, women, obesity, physical
inactivity
Most common Sign of CAD
Chest pain
Other signs and symptoms of CAD
○ Murmur
○ Bradycardia
○ Extra heart sound
○ Dyspnea
○ Fatigue
○ Syncope
○ High BP
○ Weak PR
○ Wide PP
NURSING INTERVENTIONS of CAD
Decrease cardiac output
Cardiac rehabilitation program
Regular exercise should be
30 minutes daily; 3x-5x weekly
COLLABORATIVE INTERVENTIONS
Monitor VS such as:
○ BP
○ PR
○ Triglyceride
○ HDL
○ LDL
○ Total lipid profile
Surgeries for CAD
Prepare patient for Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
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Simvastatin
Antilipemics
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Nitroglycerin
Antiangina
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Fenofibrate
Niacin, Fibric Acid
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Cholestyraminase
Bile acid sequestrants
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Beta-blocker, Calcium channel blocker
Antihypertensive
Causes inflammation of the endocardium (inner layer)
RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Diagnosis for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
○ (+) Throat culture
○ High ESR/WBC
○ Antistreptolysin titer
Causes of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
U
M
O
○ URTI and pharyngitis (most common cause)
○ Malnutrition
○ Overcrowding
most common cause of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
URTI and pharyngitis
one Complication of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Valvular heart diseases
first sign of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Sore throat
most common sign of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
polyarthritis
Most important sign of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Carditis (murmur, muffled heart, cardiomegaly)
Others signs of RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
erythema marginatum, high fever, rhinitis, precordial pain
NURSING INTERVENTIONS for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Acute Pain
○ S
○ P
○ C
○ Strict bed rest
○ Proper joint alignment
○ Comfort measures: hot compress, fowlers
Drug for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS that is NSAIDS
NSAIDS- mild to moderate
Ibuprofen
Drug for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS that is corticosteroids
Corticosteroid- severe
prednisone
NURSING INTERVENTIONS for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS
Risk for infection
○ Treat S
○ Increase O
○ Proper H
○ R
○ Treat sore throat
○ Increase OFI
○ Proper hygiene
○ Rest
Prophylactic antibiotics, (invasive procedure) for RHEUMATIC ENDOCARDITIS. It is the antibiotics of choice
Starts with the letter P
Penicillin
Inflammation of the endocardium (inner layer) is called
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Caused by bacteria, viral and fungal infections (Streptococcus viridans, staphylococcus aureus)
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Diagnostics for INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
○ Blood culture (definitive)
○ Echocardiography
most valuable tool for INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Echocardiography
Cause of INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
○ Infections (systemic, dental and skin)
○ IV therapy, foley, corticosteroid
Clinical signs of INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Febrile syndrome (Fever, chills, vomiting, body weakness, anorexia), petechiae, osler node, janeway lesion, murmur
main sign of INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
heart murmur
Complications of INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
○ Heart failure (left and right sided)
○ Arterial embolization