Exam 3 Patient Cases Flashcards
1
Q
Pericarditis
A
-inflammati8on of pericardium
-pericardial friction rub
1
Q
Valvular stenosis
A
Stiff flaps - constrict opening which means the heart must exert more force to pump blood
2
Q
Stable angina
A
chest pain that subsides after stopping activity
3
Q
Unstable angina
A
chest pain that does not subside after stopping activity
4
Q
Ectopic focus
A
defective SA node
abnormal pacemaker
5
Q
Congestive heart failure
A
JVD
Larger than normal heart
6
Q
Buerger’s disease
A
-blue lips, fingers, or legs
-caused by blood clots