Exam 1 Lecture 5 (2-7-23) Coronary Perfusion/PDA/Ballon Pumps/Cardiac (Andy's cards) Flashcards
Which heart valve issue would most benefit from an intra-aortic balloon pump?
Mitral valve regurgitation.
An intra-aortic balloon pump will reduce the afterload
The degree of backflow for mitral valve regurgitation is dependent on what factors?
- How compromised are the valves
- Amount of time spent in systole
- Amount of afterload that the LV will encounter
What HR would be beneficial for someone with mitral valve regurgitation?
80 to 90 bpm.
Remember this is considered slightly tachycardic; normal HR is 72 bpm
When does the balloon pump inflate?
When does the balloon pump deflate?
Inflation of the balloon during diastole will act as a pump pushing blood along the aorta.
Deflation of the balloon during systole will produce an artificially low afterload that will reduce the workload of the LV.
What is the balloon pump filled with?
Why is it filled with this substance?
Helium
Cheap, Inert, and Non-toxic
What are the other benefits of an intra-aortic balloon pump?
↑ coronary perfusion.
Why would you not want to use an intra-aortic balloon pump on someone with aortic valve regurgitation?
During diastole as the balloon inflates blood will be pushed back into the LV due to a leaky aortic valve.
What is helium a byproduct of?
Oil and gas drilling
How does aortic stenosis affect coronary perfusion?
↓ coronary perfusion from ↑ in wall pressure.
Which valve issue will CPR have the least effect on?
Aortic Stenosis
Which graph represents aortic stenosis?
A
Which graph represents aortic regurgitation?
What is the hallmark sign based on the graph?
C
Decreased aortic diastolic pressure with widened pulse pressure.
Which graph represents mitral stenosis?
B
Which graph represents mitral regurgitation?
D
How does left atrial pressure in aortic stenosis compare to a normal heart?
Left atrial pressure will be elevated due to an increase in filling pressure.
How will mitral valve stenosis affect the pulmonary circulation and afterload of the right heart?
There will be increased fluid buildup in the pulmonary circulation and increased afterload of the right heart.
What are the factors that can affect pulse pressure?
Contractility (high contractility = increased pulse pressure)
Stroke Volume (increase SV = increased pulse pressure)
How will you compare the left atrial pressure of mitral valve regurgitation to a normal heart?
There will be retrograde blood flow to the left atrium during systole. This will increase LA pressure.
How will you compare the left atrial pressure of mitral valve stenosis to a normal heart?
There will be an increase in left atrial pressure due to the pressure it takes to move blood in the left ventricle.
Why can you hear a splitting of the 2nd heart sound?
How can you have exaggerated splitting of the 2nd heart sound?
Aortic and Pulmonary Valves closing at different times.
The aortic valve will typically close first and then the pulmonic valve will close second.
Inspiration will split S2 sounds. Inspiration will affect the right side of the heart and reduce preload and afterload. Inspiration will reduce pulmonary arterial blood pressure.
What is a co-dominance coronary artery?
Left circumflex artery and right coronary artery anastomose to form the posterior descending artery.
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What is the A-wave?
Phase of cardiac cycle:
Mechanical event:
A-Wave
Phase of cardiac cycle: End of diastole (last ⅓ of filling)
Mechanical event: Atrial contraction
What is the C-wave?
Phase of cardiac cycle:
Mechanical event:
C-wave
Phase of cardiac cycle: Early systole
Mechanical event: Backwards “bowing” of valves in response to high ventricular pressures