CV Pathology & Medical Management Flashcards

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Cardinal Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease

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Chest pain/discomfort
Dyspnea,orthopnea,paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, wheezing
Palpitation, dizziness, syncope
Cough
Fatigue, weakness
Pain/Ache in extremities w/ exertion

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Chest Pain of Cardiovscaular Origin

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Angina
MI
Pericarditis/endocarditis
Aortic aneurysm
Aortic stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse

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Chest Pain of Non-Cardiac Origin

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Pulmonary: Pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia
Gastrointestinal: GERD, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis
MSK: fibromyalgia, costochondritis

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Angina Pectoris

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Discomfort in the chest &/or adjacent area associated with myocardial ischemia but without necrosis
Not complete occlusion to area

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Myocardial Infarction

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Local arrest or sudden insufficiency of artirial blood supply that produces an area of necrosis in the heart

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