Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Prevention Flashcards
What is the prevention of Coronary Artery Diseases
diet low in salt, fat, and cholesterol, combined with exercise
What is the prevention of Angina Pectoris
lifestyle modifications like CAD
What is the prevention of Myocardial Infarction
lifestyle modifications like CAD; reduce stress and take daily aspirin and beta-blocket or ACE inhibitor for life
What is the prevention of Cardiac Arrest
lifestyle modifications like CAD; reduce stress and take daily aspirin and beta-blocker or ACE inhibitor for life
What is the prevention of Essentail Hypertension
cannot always prevention
What is the prevention of Malignant Hypertension
preventing is difficult
What is the prevention of Congestive Heart Failure
education about contributors to heart health and control of blood pressure; early medical intervetnion
What is the prevention of Cor Pulmonale
no direct prevention is known
What is the prevention of Pulmonary Edema
certain causes are controlled and avoidance of risk factors such as drug overdose
What is the prevention of Cardiomyopathy
nonspecific. Depends on original underlying cause
What is the prevention of Pericarditis
treatment of infections is preventive measures
What is the prevention of Myocarditis
prevention is not always possible depending on cause
What is the prevention of Endocarditis
importantance of taking prophylactic antibiotics before dental work, childbirth, or invasive procedures
What is the prevention of Rheumatic Fever
prophylactic of antiboitoics for strep throat
What is the prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease
full propylactics for strep throat
What is the prevention of Mitral Stenosis
prevention of rheumatic fever and subsequent rheumatic heart disease is major factor
What is the prevention of Mitral Insufficiency
prevention of rheumatic fever and resulting scarring of mitral valve helps
What is the prevention of Mitral Valve Prolapse
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Arrhythmias
drug-induced arrhythmias requires stopping intake of the offending drug susbstances; ohthers no preventions
What is the prevention of Shock
not preventable
What is the prevention of Cardiogenic Shock
unlikely; immediate assessment important
What is the prevention of Cardiac Tamponade
prevention is not possible
What is the prevention of Emboli
preventing formation of DVT during periods of immobilization or reduced physical therapy
What is the prevention of Atherosclerosis
education about risk factors and changes in lifestyle
What is the prevention of Aneurysms
unlikely; many uncontrollable factors
What is the prevention of Phlebitis
not possible
What is the prevention of Thrombophlebitis
implementing activities that encourage movement of legs during long periods of sitting such as airplanes or on a long auto trip
What is the prevention of Varicose Veins
wear support stockings (TED hose), move legs during long periods of standing; pregnancy unavoidable
What is the prevention of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)
cessation of smoking
What is the prevention of Raynaud’s Disease
avoiding exposure to cold and wearing gloves and heavy socks and shoes for protection. Cessation of smoking
What is the prevention of Anemias
depends on type; proper nutrition for iron or pernicious
What is the prevention of Agranulocytosis
involves avoiding the toxic substance after it has been identified; not always possible
What is the prevention of Polycythemia
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
no prevention for ALL
What is the prevention of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
no prevention for CLL
What is the prevention of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
no prevention for AML
What is the prevention of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
no prevention for CML
What is the prevention of Lymphedema
no preventable; not wearing tight clothing
What is the prevention of Lymphangitis
cannot be prevented
What is the prevention of Hodkin’s Disease
no ways prevention are known
What is the prevention of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma
no methods of NHL are known
What is the prevention of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
preventing ill crossmatching of blood products; two attendants must
What is the prevention of Classic Hemophilia
no prevention is known for condition; genetic counseling
What is the prevention of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
sequela to major systemic insult, prevention is unlikely
