Eval and Treatment of PVD

Question 1

diagnositc criteria of HF

Answer 1

signs and symptoms

ECG

Question 2

what are medications used as for compensatory mechanisms?

Answer 2

increase preload, manage afterload, increase contractility

Question 3

what lab values are impt for heart failure pts?

Answer 3

ANP, BNP, BUN, HGB

Question 4

MOA of cardiac glycosides:

what is this taken with?

Answer 4

increased CA increases contractility (inoptropy)

potassium

Question 5

does ejection fraction correlate well with exercise capacity?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what is an absolute contraindication for HF?

Answer 6

MI in previous 3 weeks

Question 7

what are common contraindications for exercise/strengthening for HF and PAD?

Answer 7

decompensated HF

threatening dysrhythmia

Question 8

amount of stress on the heart/vasculature is dep on:

Answer 8

% of 1RM prescribed
size of working muscle
work to rest ratio

Question 9

first symptoms of mitral stenosis

Answer 9

dyspnea on exertion

decreased tolerance to tachycardia

Question 10

what specifically increases the workload of the hearT?

Answer 10

aortic regurgitation

Question 11

if you have a mechanical valve replacment, what do you need to be on forever?

Answer 11

anticoagulants

Question 12

cardiomyopathy patho..

Answer 12

ineffective pumping –> increase in end diastolic volume & pressure –> decreased L ventricular performance

Question 13

who are at risk for dilated cardiomyopathy?

Answer 13

pregnant

ETOH

Question 14

what is heard/felt during an aneurysm?

Answer 14

blowing murmur,

pulsating mass