Exam 1 (cardio) Flashcards
RHF: Signs
syncope, ascites
LHF: Signs
syncope, dyspnea, cough
What is normal BP?
120/80
T/F: Inc. body temp. is indicative of heart failure
False.
“Dec.” body temp is indicative of heart failure.
Tachycardia: Indications
fear, pain, heart failure
Bradycardia: Indications
sleep, parasympathetic tone
What do you pay attention to when taking the pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, Quality
Hypokinetic Pulse: Indications
heart failure, stenosis, shock, effusion
Hyperkinetic Pulse: Indication
exercise, anemia, shunts
Respiration: Crackles - indication
fluid in lungs
Respiration: Wheezes - indication
inflammation of the lungs
What causes the S1 heart sound?
AV valves closing
What causes the S2 heart sound?
the pulmonic and aortic valves closing
What causes the S3 heart sound?
the passive filling of the ventricles (can be heard with dilated cardiomyopathy)
What causes the S4 heart sound?
the forced refilling of the ventricles (can be heard with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
What are causes for murmurs?
narrowing of a vessel, valvular insufficiency, inc. rate of flow, dec. viscosity
What are Radiographs used to look at in the CV system?
lungs, pleural space, and pulmonary vessels
What is Ultrasound used to look at in the CV system?
heart size, thickness, shape, function, and valves
What is ECG used to look at in the CV system?
arrhythmias
What are Angiograms used to look at in the CV system?
blood vessels for stenosis/clots
What is Phonocardiograms (PCG) used to listen for?
murmurs and heart sounds
What is the normal conduction pathway in the heart?
SA node -> AV node -> Bundle of His -> L/R AV Bundle Branches -> Purkinje Fibers
Where are the ECG leads placed?
black - FL
white - FR
red - BL
green - BR
ECG: Artifacts
interference, shivering, breathing, purring
ECG: Interference - Appearance
small, rapid, regular flux
ECG: Shivering - Appearance
large, rapid, irregular flux
ECG: Breathing - Appearance
wide tan() like lines
ECG Paper: Measurements
1 sq. = 1mm; 1cm H = 1mV
ECG: Determining HR
60 x (# of R-waves on strip/ # of sec. on strip)
What is the Mean Electrical Axis?
avg direction of activation of ventricular myocardium
Mean Electrical Axis: Normal Values
70-90
90
ECG: Normal P-wave Dimensions
0.04sec x 0.3mV
ECG: P-wave Abnormalities
inc. time (mound) = L. atrial enlargement (mitral (side))
inc. mV (peak) = R. atrial enlargement (pulmonic (side))
ECG: Normal QRS Complex Dimensions
0.04-0.08sec x 2.5-3mV
ECG: QRS Complex Abnormalities
inc. mV +/ time = L. ventricular enlargement
large S-wave = R. ventricular enlargement
ECG: R. Bundle Branch Block - Appearance
deep S, prolonged QRS, dec. R mV
ECG: L. Bundle Branch Block - Appearance
prolonged QRS, normal R
ECG: Low Voltage Complexes - Appearance
QRS complexes are
ECG: Low Voltage Complexes - Causes
obesity, pleural/pericardial effusion, pneumothorax
ECG: Normal S-T segment
within 1.5-2mm of baseline before QRS complex
ECG: Normal Q-T segment Length
inversely proportional to HR, changes with Ca/K
ECG: Normal T-wave Height
Bradyarrhythmia: Wandering Atrial Pacemaker - Cause
P-waves from outside the SA node
Bradyarrhythmia: Wander Atrial Pacemaker - Appearance
variable P-wave morphology, variable P-R interval
Bradyarrhythmia: Sinus Arrest - Cause
failure of SA node to beat
Bradyarrhythmia: Sinus Arrest - Appearance
QRS complexes w/o a P-wave (escape beats)
Bradyarrhythmia: Hyperkalemia - Appearance
tall T-waves, missing P-waves, prolonged QRS complexes
Bradyarrhythmia: AV Block - Cause
delay/failure of transmission at the AV node
Bradyarrhythmia: AV Block - 1st Degree
delayed transmission; prolonged P-R interval
Bradyarrhythmia: AV Block - 2nd Degree Mobitz Type I
intermittent failure of conduction; increasing P-R interval until missing QRS commplex
Bradyarrhythmia: AV Block - 2nd Degree Mobitz Type II
intermittent failure of conduction; no P-R interval changes before QRS complex is missing
Bradyarrhythmia: AV Block - 3rd Degree
no conduction through AV node; P-waves w/ escape beats
Bradyarrhythmia: Sick Sinus Syndrome - Cause
abnormal SA node + AV system
Bradyarrhythmia: Sick Sinus Syndrome - Appearance
intermittent Sinus arrest +/ AV block