Exam 2 labs and definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
Peripheral vascular resistance
A
- Systemic vascular resistance
- pressure from artery/arteriole walls (heart has to wrk hearder to push against that)
- (length, dimeter, viscosity)
2
Q
Definition
Dependent Rubor
A
bright read color of the lower extremeties when placed in the dependent position before returning to normal pink
3
Q
Definition
Collateral circulation
A
alternate blood vessels in the body that all blood to pass when there is a blockage through a major artery
4
Q
Definition
Intermittent claudication
A
muscle pain with activity (resolves with rest)
5
Q
Definition
orthopnea
A
SOB when supine
6
Q
Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
A
SOB that wakes up someone from sleeping suddenly
7
Q
Definition
ventricular remodeling
A
change in the ventricular size or shape of the heart
8
Q
Definition
ascites
A
excess fluid in the abdominal cavity
9
Q
BNP range
A
<100 pg/dL
10
Q
troponin levels
A
0-0.04
11
Q
Myoglobin levels
M vs F
A
M <91
F <63
