Lab Findings for Heart Disease Detection and Management Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the three types of natriuretic peptides formed?
A
ANP (atria), BNP (ventricles), and CNP (endothelium)
2
Q
In what populations is BNP elevated?
A
Women, the elderly, those with renal insufficiency, and those with heart failure
3
Q
S4 requires atrial ___________.
A
contraction
4
Q
Extremely narrow QRS waves indicate __________.
A
pacemaker rhythm
5
Q
BNP roughly correlates with ____________.
A
left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
6
Q
What is CABG?
A
Coronary artery bypass graft
