M101 History Taking CVS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 12 systems of the body?
A
MURDERS LINC / MR DICE RUNS
Muscular, Urinary, Reproductive, Digestive, Endocrine, Respiratory, Skeletal
Lymphatic, Integumentary, Nervous, Circulatory
2
Q
What are the risk factors for IHD?
A
High blood pressure Smoking High cholesterol Diabetes Inactivity Obesity Family history of CVD Ethnic background (Asian)
3
Q
What are the key cardiac symptoms?
A
Chest pain Palpitations Shortness of breath Dizziness / fainting Ankle swelling
4
Q
What are the criteria for a history of chest pain?
A
Stops exercising Walking upstairs Recent flight Eases with rest Radiation to jaw and left arm Better with different postion Fever or sweats
5
Q
What does SOCRATES stand for?
A
Site Onset Character Radiation Alleviating factors Timing Exascerbating factors Severity
6
Q
What should you always ask a patient presenting with angina?
A
Leg pains (DVT, PAD), back pain (aortic disease)
Current meds
Recent tests
7
Q
Which groups of people might not present with the usual symptoms of angina?
A
Women
the Elderly
Diabetics
8
Q
What should you ask to a patient who presents with breathelessness?
A
During the day or at night? Pillows When walking? Chest pain or palpitations Ankle swelling
