Cardiovascular System Flashcards
What are 5 non-cardiac causes of chest pain?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Terms such as “racing”, “pounding”, “jumps”, “skips a beat” may be used to describe what possible cardiac condition?
Palpitations, so Arrhythmia.
You can distinguish between cardiac and pulmonary Dyspnea by doing what?
Pursed lip breathing and leaning forward relieving dyspnea points to a pulmonary cause.
What is a test you should do in case of cardiac syncope? (though some PT’s don’t. This is up for debate)
Vertebral Artery test.
What type of cardiac medication commonly causes fatigue
Beta Blockers
Cough is common with what 2 cardiac disorders?
CHF and valvular problems.
Cyanosis is a result of what impairment?
Inadequate oxygenation.
Edema may be a sign of what serious CV problem?
CHF. Sometimes Resting Htn.
What are 3 BP changes that are red flags?
- Systolic BP doesn’t rise with exercise.
- Systolic BP falls with exercise.
- Change in BP > 15-20 mmHg (at rest)
Which of the following is considered a strong history?
a. My wife died of MI in her 40’s.
b. My 95 y/o grandfather died of MI.
c. Both my parents died of MI in their 60’s.
d. My uncle’s wife’s friend’s roommate’s daughter’s dog died of MI when he was 12.
c. Both my parents died of MI in their 60’s.
What time of day is an MI most likely to occur?
morning.
What medication is commonly prescribed for people who have controlled angina pectoris?
nitroglycerin.
What are the classic warning signs of MI?
severe, unrelenting, crushing substernal pain >30mins not relieved by nitroglycerin.
What are 5 common signs/symptoms of heart valve disease?
- Easy Fatigue
- Dyspnea
- Edema
- Chest Pain
- Tachycardia or palpitation
What are 3 diseases known to cause heart valve disease?
- Rheumatic fever
- Endocarditis
- Lupus carditis.
