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
9
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
5
What reading is elevated in secondary HTN
both systollic and diastolic
Diastolic pressure occurs during ______
Relaxation
______pressure is due to ventricular contraction
Systollic
What 4 things alter contraction of ventricles
Cardiac output
Capillary Resistance
Volume
Viscosity
Normal BP
<=120/80
140-159 or 90-99 is what BP
HTN stage 1
Pre-HTN has what BP
120-139 or 80-89
Stage 2HTN has what BP
> =160 or 100
What is the major sequela of Long Standing HTN
HTN
enlarged heart
Cardiac failure
Symptoms of longstanding HTN are: mental ______, ______ of eyes, severe _______, and _______ _____
Confusion
Blurring
Dyspnea
Chest pain
What has been found to cause secondary HTN in women
Oral contraceptives
What are 2 common medications that can cause secondary HTN
Decongestants
Steroids
