CV II b Flashcards
What is pericarditis?
Inflammation of the pericardium
What is a pericardial effusion?
Excess fluid around the heart
What are some clinical manifestations of pericarditis? What do you need to rule out?
Pain in chest, friction rub, ECG changes(ST elevation); Rule out MI
Medications to help treat pericarditis?
NSAIDs
3 cardinal signs of Cardiac Tamponade?
JVD, Hypotension, Muffled heart sounds
Risk factors for endocarditis?
IV drug user, Immunosuppressed, Heart diseases, Gingivitis/Gum disease,
S&S of endocarditis?
Murmur, SOB, fatigue, Arterial embolization
3 determinate diagnostic for endocarditis?
Blood culturre, ECHO, new murmur
Are anticoagulants effective for a pt with endocarditis? Tor F
False
What may occur if strep throat goes untreated?
Rheumatic fever
Antibiotic to treat strep?
Penicillian
1 cause of mitral stenosis?
Rheumatic fever
Does mitral stenosis have a diastolic or systolic murmur?
Diastolic
What medications are used to cure mitral stenosis?
None; meds only slow progression and help symptoms
1 cause of mitral regurgitation?
Rheumatic fever
Does mitral regurgitation have a diastolic or systolic murmur?
High pitched Holosystolic murmur
Hallmark signs of Aortic stenosis?
Angina, Exertional Syncope, Fixed cardiac output, Dysnpea
Does Aortic stenosis have a diastolic or systolic murmur?
Systolic Murmur
Does Aortic regurgitation have a diastolic or systolic murmur?
High pitched SOFT Diastolic murmur
What is the largest prevention of Valvular diseases?
Prophylactic care is a MUST
What type of replacement valve require anticoagulants for life?
Mechanical valve
What is a major factor for deciding in a mechanical or biological valve replacement?
Pt compliance
What heart sound is a Ventricular gallop?
S3
What heart sound is an Atrial gallop?
S4
