Exam 1 Flashcards
What is MAP
Mean atrerial pressure
It is related to the amt of perfusion a pt has how much is being perfumed to the organs
Stable angina
Worse when physically active relieved by rest
Unstable angina
Occurs with rest
Costochondrits
Is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum ( breastbone) this pain might miming a MI or other cardiac condition
What are common electrolyte imbalances in ICU
K+, Na, Ca, Mg deficiencies
What 2 electrolytes affect contractility of the heart?
Ca, Mg
What signs an symptoms may woman present with when they are having a MI
Overwhelming fatigue
Pain in arm
Left side jaw pain
Arm pain arm numbness
What are IV drugs for a fib
Digoxin
Lopressor
Amiodarone
Cardizem
What 2 drugs can be used as a continuous infusion for a fib
Amiodarone
Cardizem
Sustained A fib causes what
Decreased Co be the heart is beating so fast it can’t fully eject all the blood volume
What are causes of increased preload
Hypervolemia
What are causes of increased after load
Increased SVR
VASOCONSTRICTION
VASOPRESSORS DRUGS
What decreases preload
Hypovolemia
Decreased venous return
A fib
GI bleed
What decreases afterload
Beta blockers
What decreases HR
Vagaries stipulations
Heart blocks