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Lesson 8 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Flashcards

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What are the three types of Carditis?

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  1. Pericarditis
  2. Myocarditis
  3. Endocarditis
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What is Pericarditis and the ETIOLOGY?

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inflammation of pericardium -the outside layer of heart (saclike imembrane around heart)

etiology: 1. RHEUMATIC FEVER makes you at risk
2. idiopath (unknown cause)

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What is Myocarditis?

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inflammation of cardiac muscle and conduction system without evidence of MI

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What is the etiology of Myocarditis?

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  1. viral or bacterial infection
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What is the treatment for Myocarditis?

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Antibiotics

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S&S of Myocarditis?

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  1. dypsnea - difficulty breathing
  2. fatigue
  3. palpitation or racing heartrate
  4. may have had an infection
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What are the S&S of Pericarditis?

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  1. sharp sudden pain (pleuric) in chest from layers rubbing while breathing
  2. Orthopnea
  3. Pallor
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What is Endocarditis?

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inflammation of membrane lining the valves and chamber of heart

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S&S of Endocarditis?

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  1. night sweats - fever for weeks
  2. fatigue
  3. weekness
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Etiology of Endocarditis?

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infection - group A strep bacteria

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Treatment of Endocarditis?

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  1. eliminate infecting organ

2. surgery to repair valve

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Treatment of Pericarditis?

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Treat symptoms

bed rest with chest elevated w/analgesics

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How to diagnose Pericarditis?

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P=Auscultation may reveal grating sound as hear beats.

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Diagnose Myocarditis?

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Medical history - reveal upper respiratory infection.

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Diagnose Endocarditis?

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medical history reveal predisposing factors and new heart murmur

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What is Mitral Insufficiency?

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blood from left ventricle flowing back in the left atrium

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What is Mitral Stenosis?

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blood flow is obstructed from left atrium to left ventricle

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What is the etiology of Mitral Insufficiency/Stenosis?

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  1. Childhood Rhuematic fever

2. infective endocarditis

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S&S of Mitral Insufficiency/Stenosis?

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  1. Difficulty breathing when laying down (orthopnea)

2. large jugular veins

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Treatment for Mitral Insufficiency?

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surgical replacement with artificial valve

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What is Aortic insufficiency?

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blood flowing back into the left ventricle causing it to swell (causing left ventricular hypertrophy)

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What is Aortic Stenosis?

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Prevents blood from flowing freely from left ventricle to the Aorta. (Valve has become

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What is the etiology of Aortic Insufficiency/Stenosis?

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  1. Rheumatic Fever
  2. endocarditis
  3. hypertension
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What are the S&S of Aortic Insufficiency/Stenosis and how to diagnose?

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S = may be asymptomatic,
1. angina - severe pain in chest
2.
D = Auscultation may reveal murmur

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How to treat Aortic Insuff/Stenosis?

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  1. surgical replacement of aortic valve
  2. Balloon valvuloplasty
  3. assess yearly with ECG and echocardiogram
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What is Essential Hypertension?

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High blood pressure without a cause

pressure exerted against the vessel wall

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Etiology of Essential Hypertension?

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  1. idiopathic

2. more common in african americans, obese, and stressed people

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S&S of Essential Hypertension?

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  1. tinnitus (ringing in ears)
  2. nocturia (urinating at night)
  3. light headedness
  4. tire easily
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Diagnose Essential Hypertension?

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  1. blood pressure greater than 140/90mm
  2. auscultation - hear abnormal sound (bruits)
  3. ECG and chest x-ray will detect cardio damage
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Treatment of Essential Hypertension?

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  1. lifestyle and diet changes

2. Vasodialators-relax vessels

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What is Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis?

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thickening of small artery walls and losing elasticity

causing vessel restriction.

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Etiology of Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis?

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  1. excess cholesterol in blood or lipids, diabetes
  2. sedentary lifestyle
  3. smoking
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S&S of Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis?

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  1. headache and dizziness
  2. memory defects
  3. muscle cramping
  4. inadequate blood supply to heart
  5. obstruct the lumen
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Treatment of Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis?

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  1. diet and exercise to reduce cholesterol

2. angioplasty

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What is Coronary Artery Disease?

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Narrowing of coronary artery so not enough blood flow to myocardium

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Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease?

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  1. Coronary Artery Bypass
  2. Lifestyle change
  3. Medication to improve oxygen capacity of the blood
  4. or medication to reduce myocardial oxygen demand
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S&S of CAD?

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  1. Burning, squeezing, tightness, in chest may radiate to neck, shoulder blade, and left arm
  2. Women may experience abdomen or back discomfort
  3. Nausea, vomiting, sweating, panic
    May Be symptomatic or not
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What is Angina Pectoris?

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damage to the myocardium tissue because of lack of blood

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Etiology of Angina Pectoris?

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When myocardium (muscle of heart) is not getting enough blood

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How to treat Angina Pectoris?

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open vessels with nitroglycerine medications

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What is myocardial infarction?

aka: heart attack

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Vessel becomes totally blocked and getting no blood supply

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S&S of Myocardial Infarction?

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  1. crushing chest pain
  2. vomiting
  3. shortness of breath
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S&S of Angina Pectoris?

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  1. Burning, squeezing and tightness in chest
  2. Abdominal or back pain for women
  3. sometimes nausea and vomiting
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Etiology of Myocardial Infarction?

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occlusion of one or more arteries

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What is Atrial Fibrilation?

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Abnormal heart rhythm-fells like rapid rhythm

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S&S of Atrial Fibrilation?

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  1. pooling of blood -could eventually clot
  2. pain and weakness
  3. shortness of breath
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Treatment of Atrial Fibrilation?

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  1. Beta blockers
  2. Calcium channel blockers-slow heart
  3. Anticoagulant so blood doesn’t clot
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What is Congestive Heart Failure?

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Pumping of heart cannot keep up with the demands of the body…muscle becomes weak, dilated, and cannot contract forcefully

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S&S of Congestive Heart Failure?

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  1. Bulging neck veins
  2. skin turning blue and edema
  3. Enlarged liver
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Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure?

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diuretic to reduce congestion

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What is Cardiac Arrest?

medical emergency

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interruption in heart beating causing heart to stop

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S&S of Cardiac Arrest?

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  1. prolonged angina
  2. light headedness
  3. shortness of breath
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Treatment of Cardiac Arrest?

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CPR

Defibrillate to get heart going

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What is Thrombophlebitis?

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inflammation of vein in which a clot is formed from the blood.
Abnormal formation of platelets

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Etiology of Thrombophlebitis?

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blood clot that may be related to trauma

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S&S of Thrombophlebitis?

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  1. asymptomatic
  2. dull ache
  3. warmth and tight feeling at site
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Treatment of Thrombophlebitis?

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What are varicose veins?

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Enlarged, twisted, superficial veins.

Most common after 50

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Etiology of varicose Veins?

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Damaged or defective valves in vein prevent blood from freely flowing toward heart.

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S&S of Varicose Veins?

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  1. asymptomatic
  2. bulging veins in legs
  3. dull ache/cramping
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Treatment of Varicose Veins?

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  1. elastic stockings
  2. moderate exercise program
  3. laser therapy
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What is Leukemia?

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malignant disease of the blood-forming organs

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S&S of Leukemia?

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  1. bruising easily
  2. nights sweats
  3. lumps in neck and armpits
  4. pain in bones and joints
  5. bleed or purple patches
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Treatment of Leukemia?

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  1. chemo
  2. radiation
  3. sometimes bone marrow transplant
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What is Lymphedema?

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lymph fluid collecting in lymph vessels

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S&S of Lymphedema?

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Swelling of affected limb

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Treatment of Lymphedema?

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  1. Massage

2. surgically drain lymph tissue

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