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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is the prognosis of Coronary Artery Diseases

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varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment

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What is the prognosis of Angina Pectoris

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varies and depends on extent of arterial involvement

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What is the prognosis of Myocardial Infarction

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65% of deaths occur in first occur; detrmined by fibrillation

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What is the prognosis of Cardiac Arrest

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varies depending on length of time individual has been in arrest

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What is the prognosis of Essentail Hypertension

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varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment

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What is the prognosis of Malignant Hypertension

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varies and depends on the patient’s response to treatment; at risk for CVA

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What is the prognosis of Congestive Heart Failure

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varies; acute CHF usually responds to medical intervention; chronic CHF is vulnerable to organ impairment and other complications

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What is the prognosis of Cor Pulmonale

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depends on the patient’s response to treatment

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What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Edema

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life-threatening condition and is medical emergency; depends on severity

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What is the prognosis of Cardiomyopathy

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medication improves survival rate

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What is the prognosis of Pericarditis

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acute usually resolves with complete recovery; chronic due to adhesions may necessitate resection of pericardium

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What is the prognosis of Myocarditis

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complete recovery is favorable unless condition is chronic and causes heart damage

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What is the prognosis of Endocarditis

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early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics brings complete recovery

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What is the prognosis of Rheumatic Fever

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good with treatment

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What is the prognosis of Rheumatic Heart Disease

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varies according to extent of damage to the valves

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What is the prognosis of Mitral Stenosis

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improves with corrective intervention

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What is the prognosis of Mitral Insufficiency

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prognosis is good; can lead to CHF

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What is the prognosis of Mitral Valve Prolapse

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prongosis is good

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What is the prognosis of Arrhythmias

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varies depending on type and cause of arrhythmia

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What is the prognosis of Shock

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immediate intervention improves prognosis for complete or near-complete recovery

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What is the prognosis of Cardiogenic Shock

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varies but in some cases unfavorable

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What is the prognosis of Cardiac Tamponade

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varies and depends on causative factor

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What is the prognosis of Emboli

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varies and depends on location of emboli; extremity surgery usually successful

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What is the prognosis of Atherosclerosis

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varies and depens on patient compliance with drug therapy

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What is the prognosis of Aneurysms

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varies depending on location and extent of aneurysm

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What is the prognosis of Phlebitis

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usually positive

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What is the prognosis of Thrombophlebitis

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prompt intervention leads to positive outcome

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What is the prognosis of Varicose Veins

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venous ligation or injection of solutions, usually affords relief and resolution immediately

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What is the prognosis of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

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no cure; cessation of smoking relieves symptoms; amputation possible

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What is the prognosis of Raynaud’s Disease

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application of warmth to affected area; recur if smoking or in cold

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What is the prognosis of Anemias

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varies and depends on the cause and type of anemia and patient’s response to prescribed therapy

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What is the prognosis of Agranulocytosis

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varies and depends on the etiology of condition

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What is the prognosis of Polycythemia

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periodic phlebotomies help to reduce the red blood cell count and hematocrit; some resolve after time

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What is the prognosis of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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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

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What is the prognosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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variable natural course of disease 5-year survival is 73%

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What is the prognosis of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

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5-year survival 15% to 70%. Depends on conditions

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What is the prognosis of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

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overall 5-years survival rate is 35%. Large spleen older age worse

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What is the prognosis of Lymphedema

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varies and depends on the cause of lymphedema and patient response to treatment

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What is the prognosis of Lymphangitis

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varies depending on the amount of tissue involved and the nature of the causative organism

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What is the prognosis of Hodkin’s Disease

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most treatable forms of cancer and can be cured 5-year survival rate is 90%

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What is the prognosis of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma

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5-year survival rate is 53% histopathology is most important indicator

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What is the prognosis of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction

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varies depending on the amount of blood infused and speed of intervention

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What is the prognosis of Classic Hemphilia

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no cure is known; x-linked recessive; blood-borne infections may complicate things

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What is the prognosis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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prognosis is guarded

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