Disorders Of The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
Outline what coronary heart disease is, and it’s cause
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
What are the symptoms of coronary heart disease?
-Chest pain
-Tightness across the chest
-Arm, neck pain
-Breathlessness, shortness of breath
-Weakness, or fatigue
How do you diagnose and monitor coronary heart disease?
ECG, coronary and angiography, stress, exercise test oxygen stats
How is coronary heart disease treated?
Warfarin blood thinners settings, lower cholesterol levels, change of last choices, beta blockers, lowers blood
Outline what is stroke is and its cause?
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.
What are the symptoms of a stroke?
F-A-S-T
-Face droop
-Can’t raise both arms
-Slurred or no speech
-Head pain
-Confusion
How do you diagnose and monitor a stroke?
Observation; Phase droop, speech issue, brain scan
How do you treat a stroke?
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
Outline what anaemia is, and its causes
Anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin
What are the symptoms of anaemia?
-Feeling tired
-Fatigue
-Appearing pale
-Feeling dizzy
-Weakness
How can you diagnose and monitor anaemia?
Blood test code AC CBC, a complete blood count
How do you treat anaemia?
-iron supplements
-iron Rich diet
-Blood transfusion
Outline what hypertension high blood pressure is, and it’s cause
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.
What are the symptoms of hypertension ?
-severe headaches
-Fatigue or confusion
-Vision problems
-Chest pain
-Difficulty breathing
-Irregular heartbeat
How do you diagnose and monitor hypertension?
Blood pressure monitor