Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Coronary Artery Diseases
varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment
What is the prognosis of Angina Pectoris
varies and depends on extent of arterial involvement
What is the prognosis of Myocardial Infarction
65% of deaths occur in first occur; detrmined by fibrillation
What is the prognosis of Cardiac Arrest
varies depending on length of time individual has been in arrest
What is the prognosis of Essentail Hypertension
varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment
What is the prognosis of Malignant Hypertension
varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment; at risk for CVA
What is the prognosis of Congestive Heart Failure
varies; acute CHF usually responds to medical intervention; chronic CHF is vulnerable to organ impairment and other complications
What is the prognosis of Cor Pulmonale
depends on the patient’s response to treatment
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Edema
life-threatening condition and is medical emergency; depends on severity
What is the prognosis of Cardiomyopathy
medication improves survival rate
What is the prognosis of Pericarditis
acute usually resolves with complete recovery; chronic due to adhesions may necessitate resection of pericardium
What is the prognosis of Myocarditis
complete recovery is favorable unless condition is chronic and causes heart damage
What is the prognosis of Endocarditis
early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics brings complete recovery
What is the prognosis of Rheumatic Fever
good with treatment
What is the prognosis of Rheumatic Heart Disease
varies according to extent of damage to the valves
What is the prognosis of Mitral Stenosis
improves with corrective intervention
What is the prognosis of Mitral Insufficiency
prognosis is good; can lead to CHF
What is the prognosis of Mitral Valve Prolapse
prongosis is good
What is the prognosis of Arrhythmias
varies depending on type and cause of arrhythmia
What is the prognosis of Shock
immediate intervention improves prognosis for complete or near-complete recovery
What is the prognosis of Cardiogenic Shock
varies but in some cases unfavorable
What is the prognosis of Cardiac Tamponade
varies and depends on causative factor
What is the prognosis of Emboli
varies and depends on location of emboli; extremity surgery usually successful
What is the prognosis of Atherosclerosis
varies and depens on patient compliance with drug therapy
What is the prognosis of Aneurysms
varies depending on location and extent of aneurysm
What is the prognosis of Phlebitis
usually positive
What is the prognosis of Thrombophlebitis
prompt intervention leads to positive outcome
What is the prognosis of Varicose Veins
venous ligation or injection of solutions, usually affords relief and resolution immediately
What is the prognosis of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)
no cure; cessation of smoking relieves symptoms; amputation possible
What is the prognosis of Raynaud’s Disease
application of warmth to affected area; recur if smoking or in cold
What is the prognosis of Anemias
varies and depends on the cause and type of anemia and patient’s response to prescribed therapy
What is the prognosis of Agranulocytosis
varies and depends on the etiology of condition
What is the prognosis of Polycythemia
periodic phlebotomies help to reduce the red blood cell count and hematocrit; some resolve after time
What is the prognosis of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
overall 5-year survival rate is 78% to 85%. Age of less than 1 or older than 10 years and high leukocyte count have bad prognosis
What is the prognosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
variable natural course of disease 5-year survival is 73%
What is the prognosis of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
5-year survival 15% to 70%. Depends on conditions
What is the prognosis of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
overall 5-years survival rate is 35%. Large spleen older age worse
What is the prognosis of Lymphedema
varies and depends on the cause of lymphedema and patient response to treatment
What is the prognosis of Lymphangitis
varies depending on the amount of tissue involved and the nature of the causative organism
What is the prognosis of Hodkin’s Disease
most treatable forms of cancer and can be cured 5-year survival rate is 90%
What is the prognosis of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma
5-year survival rate is 53% histopathology is most important indicator
What is the prognosis of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
varies depending on the amount of blood infused and speed of intervention
What is the prognosis of Classic Hemphilia
no cure is known; x-linked recessive; blood-borne infections may complicate things
What is the prognosis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
prognosis is guarded
