Chapter 20 Flashcards
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Any symptoms of lack of oxygen to the heart muscles
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Disease that effects the arteries of the heart
Angina pectoris
a medical condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort, often caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
Thrombus
A clot consisting of blood and plaque attached to the inner wall of an artery/vein
Embolism
Clot or other foreign material brought to vessel by blood flow
Dysrhythmia
Disturbance of heart rate and rhythm
Pedal edema
Fluid buildup in the feet or ankles
Aneurysm
Dilation or ballooning of the wall of an artery
Ischemia
a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to a part of the body, often due to a blocked or narrowed blood vessel
Fibrinolytic
the process involving the dissolution of blood clots
Clot buster
clot buster, or thrombolytic, is a type of medication used to dissolve or break down blood clots. These medications are often employed in medical settings to treat conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure. It’s a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body
Aspiration
the inhalation of foreign objects or fluids into the respiratory tract, usually into the lungs. This can lead to pneumonia or other respiratory issues
Meningitis
an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is often caused by viral or bacterial infections, with bacterial meningitis being more severe. Symptoms may include headache, fever, and a stiff neck
Right side heart failure symptoms
Peripheral Edema, enlarged liver, and fluid in the veins
Left side heart failure
Pulmonary edema, Fatigue and Weakness, and fluid retention
AED rhythms
- Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib): A chaotic, rapid heartbeat in the heart’s ventricles.
- Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT): A fast, regular beating of the heart’s ventricles without a pulse.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
“mini-stroke.” It occurs when there is a temporary disruption of blood flow to part of the brain, leading to temporary neurological symptoms. These symptoms can include sudden weakness or numbness in the face or limbs, difficulty speaking, and temporary vision loss, but should resolve in a few minutes to a few hours
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or stroke
occurs when there is a sudden interruption or reduction of blood flow to the brain, leading to damage of brain tissue
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot, leading to damage or death of the heart tissue.
Coronary Artery Disease
coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of cholesterol, fatty deposits, and other substances known as plaque
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Emphysema
progressive lung disease that primarily affects the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. It’s often linked to long-term smoking
Aystole
absence of electrical activity in the heart, leading to a lack of contractions
