Module 13- Cardiovascular Pt. Flashcards
What is the normal blood flow through the heart?
R-atrium Tricuspid valve R-ventricle Pulmonary valve Pulmonary artery Lungs L-atrium Bicuspid valve(mitral) L-ventricle Aortic valve Aorta Body
The RIGHT side of the heart contain ________ blood
Deoxygenated
The LEFT side of the heart contains ________ blood
Oxygenated
What separates R and L sides of the heart
Septal wall
Heart anomalies occur during ________ weeks in utero
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What bacteria is the most prevalent cause of IE
Alpha-hemolytic strep
Pts with prosthetic ________ ______ are at risk of IE during dental work
Heart valves
What valve is most affected in IE
Mitral
Symptoms of IE present after how long
Within 2wks
What disease is called the “silent killer”
HTN
HTN affects what race the most
Blacks
____%of all HTN is secondary HTN
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What reading is elevated in secondary HTN
both systollic and diastolic
Diastolic pressure occurs during ______
Relaxation
______pressure is due to ventricular contraction
Systollic