Ch6 Diseases & Disorders Flashcards

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Aneurysm

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localized enlargement of an artery; due to atherosclerotic damage and sometimes HBP

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Angina

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severe chest pain due to ischemia of myocardium, usually happens during exertion. Pain will resolve after they stop what they are doing.

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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end-stage heart disease where ventricles are so damaged they can no longer pump blood effectively. Lt-sided blood sacks up, resulting in pulmonary edema.

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Coronary artery disease (CAD)

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plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart

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Atherosclerosis

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fat plaque that adheres to and hardens arteries

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Arrhythmia

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absence or lack of rhythm in heart beat (SA Node -> AV Node -> Rt/Lt bundle branckes -> purkinje fibers)

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Bradycardia

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slow heart rate/pulse

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Tachycardia

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fast heart rate/pulse (above 90 BPM)

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Shock

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peripheral blood flow is insufficient back to the heart to replenish oxygenated blood to system. (lightheadedness, dizzy, low BP, weak pulse)

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Embolus

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blood clot that is circulating

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Thrombus

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blood clot that is stuck somewhere in the body

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Heart Murmur

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abnormal heart sound due to valve problems (typically occur in AV valves)

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Auscultation

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listening to the heart w/stethescope (ability to hear heart murmurs)

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Hypertension

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diagnosis of high BP

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Hypotension

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diagnosis of low BP

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Myocardial Infarction (MI)

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heart attacks - blockage of a coronary artery which results in death of myocardium