Clinical Examination of CVDs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 common CC associated with CVS?
A
- Chest Pain
- Dyspnea
- Edema
- Palpitations
- Fainting
2
Q
What is typical Angina?
A
- Discomfort in the chest
- usually due to myocardial ischemia
- “pressure” or “Squeezing” or “heaviness”-
- provoked my exertion or emotional distress
3
Q
What is pleuritic Angina?
A
- Sudden/ intense sharp stabbing pain, or burning
- inflammation near diaphragm
- can be referred to the neck or shoulder area
4
Q
Atypical chest pain vs non-cardiac pain
A
- Atypical chest pain has 2 of the typical angina criteria
- Non-cardiac pain only meets one
5
Q
What are the clinical correlates for chest pain?
A
- Cardiac -> Acute coronary syndrome & MI
- Vascular -> Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary -> Pneumonia
6
Q
What is stable angina?
A
- precipitated by exertion, 2-10 min
7
Q
What is unstable angina?
A
- increasing pattern at rest
- escalation
8
Q
what are 4 killer causes of chest pain?
A
- MI
- Pulmonary embolism
- Aortic Dissection
- Pneumothorax
9
Q
Major Risk factors for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)?
A
- hyperlipidemia
- hypertension
- smoking
- diabetes
- obesity
- Physical inactivity
- aging
- family history of early HD
