EXAM #1: OMM IN CARDIOLOGY Flashcards

1
Q

What vertebral levels correspond to the heart?

A

T1-T5

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2
Q

What is the effect of the SNS on blood vessels, heart, and coronary arteries?

A

BV= constriction (minus skeletal)

Heart= increases rate and contractility

Coronary arteries= dilate

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3
Q

What are the effects of increased sympathetic tone in a disease state?

A
  • Vasoconstriction
  • Thickened secretions
  • Drainage
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4
Q

How does lymphatic congestion present?

A

Boggy/spongy palpatory findings that are uncomfortable for the patient

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5
Q

What is proper motion of the lymphatics contingent on?

A

Contractions of the diaphragm

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6
Q

What is the outcome of a flattened diaphragm?

A
  • Decreased volume/pressure gradient
  • Decreased lymphatic drainage

Reduced CO

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7
Q

What types of dysfunctions may lead to cardiac compromise?

A

Cranial
Cervical
Throacic

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8
Q

What thoracic levels are associated with cardiac compromise?

A

T1-T5

Note that SNS ganglia are in close relationship with the rib heads?

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9
Q

What cervical levels are associated with cardiac compromise?

A

C2,3, 6, 7

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10
Q

What cranial areas are associated with cardiac compromise?

A

Occiput

Temporal

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11
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What is a somato-visceral type reflex?

A

Pain stimulating SNS

*Tachycardia and increased oxygen demand

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12
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What is a viscero-somatic reflex?

A

Stimulation of visceral pain causes pain in somatic distribution

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13
Q

What node does the left vagus innervate?

A

AV node

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14
Q

What node does the right vagus innervate and SNS?

A

SA node

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15
Q

What is the outcome of left vagus under and overactivation?

A

Under=

1) Ectopic foci
2) V-fib

Over= AV Block

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16
Q

What is the outcome of SNS overactivation?

A

SVT

17
Q

What does increased right vagal tone cause?

A

Sinus brady arrhythmia

18
Q

What is the result of increased vagal tone on coronary arteries?

A

Vasoconstriction

19
Q

Where do the heart and lungs drain into the lymphatic system?

A

Thoracic duct

20
Q

What are the three most important diaphragms for proper lymph flow?

A

1) Thoracic inlet
2) Throacoabdominal
3) Pelvic/UG

21
Q

List the SDs that can lead to cardiac dysfunction.

A
  • OA and lower cervical (PNS and SNS)
  • Thoracic Inlet
  • Rib dysfunctions (SNS)
  • Flattened thoracic kyphosis
  • Abnormal gait
22
Q

What degree of scoliosis is associated with impaired respiratory and cardiovascular function?

A
Respiratory= 50
Cardiovascular= 75
23
Q

Where can there be SDs that are related to essential HTN?

A

T10-12

Levels are related to the kidneys