CVP Misc

Question 1

Mitral Valve Prolapse Triad

Answer 1

Dysnpena, Fatgue, Palpiations
Due to Flaps go intruding on left atrium

Question 2

Name the difference between each level of heart block

Answer 2

Normal PR is 0.12-0.2 (3-5 squares)

1st degree heart block - PR interval too large (>0.2)
Usually no big deal

2nd degree heart block mobitz 1 - PR increases each time, drops beat, then restarts

2nd degree mobitz 2 - Conistent PR then drop
Worse than mobitz 1

3rd degree mobitz - Random relationship with PR interval, no order, really large PR intervals. Will be symptomatic, should stop because serious

Question 3

Describe the difference between pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum

Answer 3

Excavatum = sunken chest, smaller, posterior displaced sternum

Carinatum is opposite = More space and ant placed sternum, barrel chest is an example due to emphysema, other obstructive diseases that cause hyperinflation