Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Coronary Artery Diseases
asymptomatic until angina; burning, squeezing, crushing pain radiating to arm;
What is the signs and symptoms of Angina Pectoris
left-sided chest pain during or shortly after exertion; left arm or back pain
What is the signs and symptoms of Myocardial Infarction
ischemia and infarct; substernal or left-sided chest pain; irregular heartbeat and diaphoresis
What is the signs and symptoms of Cardiac Arrest
unresponsive, no respiratory effort and no palpable pulse
What is the signs and symptoms of Essentail Hypertension
headaches, epistaxis, syncope; usually no symptoms though
What is the signs and symptoms of Malignant Hypertension
severe headache; blurred vision; sudden onset
What is the signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
gradual increase in dyspnea; abdominal, and legs and feet edema; distended neck veins
What is the signs and symptoms of Cor Pulmonale
dyspnea; distended neck eins; edema of extremities
What is the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Edema
orthopnea; bloody frothy sputum; cold and clammy skin
What is the signs and symptoms of Cardiomyopathy
symptoms of CHF; syncope and cardiac murmurs
What is the signs and symptoms of Pericarditis
chest pain that fluctuates with inspiration or heartbeat; friction rub, or grating sounds on auscultation
What is the signs and symptoms of Myocarditis
palpitations, fatigue, dyspnea; arrhythmia; tenderness in chest
What is the signs and symptoms of Endocarditis
secondary to infection-symptoms of infection; murmurs; ischemia;
What is the signs and symptoms of Rheumatic Fever
follows sore throat; fever and polyarthritis; trunk rash; nodules on tendon sheaths
What is the signs and symptoms of Rheumatic Heart Disease
valve damage; congestive heart failure; mumurs
What is the signs and symptoms of Mitral Stenosis
exertional dyspnea; severe cases cyanotic; hemoptysis
What is the signs and symptoms of Mitral Insufficiency
dyspnea; fatigue; heart murmur heard
What is the signs and symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse
asymptomatic; dizziness and syncope if symptoms; discovered on routine exam
What is the signs and symptoms of Arrhythmias
palpitations; tachycardia; skipped heartbeats; bradycardia; syncope
What is the signs and symptoms of Shock
pale, cold, and clammy skin; rapid, weak, and thready pulse; altered LOC; dilated pupils; shaking and trembling
What is the signs and symptoms of Cardiogenic Shock
proceeded by MI or severe heart failure; pale, cold, and clamy skin; rapid, weak, and thready pulse;
What is the signs and symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade
less blood can enter the heart chambers per beat; sudden severe dyspnea; falling blood pressure; cyanotic above nipple line;
What is the signs and symptoms of Emboli
depend on location and magnitude of area; pain in area
What is the signs and symptoms of Atherosclerosis
asymptomatic; angina pectoris; elevated BP;
What is the signs and symptoms of Aneurysms
insidious or sudden, acute onset; abdominal or back
What is the signs and symptoms of Phlebitis
pain and tenderness in affected area; swelling, redness, and warmth;
What is the signs and symptoms of Thrombophlebitis
pain, swelling, heaviness; area tender to palpitation; edema
What is the signs and symptoms of Varicose Veins
fatigue in the legs; continuous dull ache in legs; ankles swell
What is the signs and symptoms of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)
intense pain in affected area; atrophy, ulcers, and gangrene can develop; aggravated by exercise and relieved by rest
What is the signs and symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease
blanching (white) discoloration, then blue blue, then red or purple at the end;
What is the signs and symptoms of Anemias
fatigue; pale appearance; tachycardia; pallor on palmar surfaces and nail beds, conjunctiva, and mouth
What is the signs and symptoms of Agranulocytosis
rapid onset usually-severe fatigue; sore throat, ulcerations on the oral mucosa; dysphagia; fever; weak and rapid pulse
What is the signs and symptoms of Polycythemia
headaches, dyspnea, irritability, sluggishness; increase blood viscosity when cut;
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
pale; bone pain; bleeding from gums; increased bruising; recurrent infection; lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly common
What is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
no symptoms when CBC reveals lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or anemia; swelling of lymph nodes; susceptible to viral and fungal infection
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
pancytopenia; anemia symptoms; easy bleeding and bruising; lymphadenopathy and organomegaly rare;
What is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
asymptomatic until diagnosis; acute gouty arthritis; tenderness of lower sternum; suspected due to abnormalities on blood tests
What is the signs and symptoms of Lymphedema
swelling of extremities
What is the signs and symptoms of Lymphangitis
red streak at site of entry of the infective organism; cellulitis
What is the signs and symptoms of Hodkin’s Disease
painless enlargement of lymph nodes in neck or medistinum; Reed-Sternberg cell
What is the signs and symptoms of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma
painless lymphadenopathy; GI symptoms; tonsils or adenoids enlarged
What is the signs and symptoms of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
depends on incompatibility; chills, fever, tachycardia; vomiting, diarrhea, hives: if severe; renal failure; hematuria
What is the signs and symptoms of Classic Hemphilia
oozing of blood from needle puncture sites, incisions, or mucous membranes; petechiae; hematemesis; hematochezia;
