Disorders Of The Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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Outline what coronary heart disease is, and it’s cause

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Coronary heart disease is a buildup of plaque air condition called atherosclerosis, which causes blood clot, and even be stopped, starving heart muscle of oxygen, so it dies, of course, hereditary, or lifestyle choices

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What are the symptoms of coronary heart disease?

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-Chest pain
-Tightness across the chest
-Arm, neck pain
-Breathlessness, shortness of breath
-Weakness, or fatigue

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How do you diagnose and monitor coronary heart disease?

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ECG, coronary and angiography, stress, exercise test oxygen stats

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How is coronary heart disease treated?

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Warfarin blood thinners settings, lower cholesterol levels, change of last choices, beta blockers, lowers blood

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Outline what is stroke is and its cause?

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A stroke is caused by oxygen, not reaching a part of the brain due to a brain bleed or artery blockage. Different parts are damaged and cause a variety of symptoms and severity. The damage is permanent but rehab may improve.

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What are the symptoms of a stroke?

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F-A-S-T
-Face droop
-Can’t raise both arms
-Slurred or no speech
-Head pain
-Confusion

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How do you diagnose and monitor a stroke?

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Observation; Phase droop, speech issue, brain scan

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How do you treat a stroke?

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You can use clot blasting medication given in the first four hours is best can be given later, but with less positive outcome, rehabilitation therapies

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Outline what anaemia is, and its causes

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Anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin

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What are the symptoms of anaemia?

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-Feeling tired
-Fatigue
-Appearing pale
-Feeling dizzy
-Weakness

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How can you diagnose and monitor anaemia?

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Blood test code AC CBC, a complete blood count

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How do you treat anaemia?

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-iron supplements
-iron Rich diet
-Blood transfusion

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Outline what hypertension high blood pressure is, and it’s cause

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Can be a symptom of other conditions and an indicator, a vital sign. The pressure on the artery wall at the heartbeat, and in between each heartbeat, measures above normal norms.

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What are the symptoms of hypertension ?

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-severe headaches
-Fatigue or confusion
-Vision problems
-Chest pain
-Difficulty breathing
-Irregular heartbeat

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How do you diagnose and monitor hypertension?

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Blood pressure monitor

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How do you treat hypertension?

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Diuretics water pills which remove excess water snd sodium