Patho Exam 3 Flashcards
cardiac specific protein not normally found in serum, released only when myocardial cell death has occurred
troponin
reflects ventricular contraction, the cardiac work phase
systolic
infection of the cardiac endothelium that most commonly affects the heart valves
endocarditis
non-st segment elevation myocardial infarction; occurs when damage is not completely through the heart well, heart attack does not go through the myocardium
NSTEMI
classification of MI based on ECG; ST segment elevation myocardial infarction; occurs because oxygen needs of the myocardium are not met
STEMI
also known as electrical cardioversion, electrical shock that can restore a normal heat rhythm in cardiac arrest or ventricular arrhythmia
defibrillation
durable blood clot
thrombus
enzyme whose function is to regulate BP and filtration rate of the glomerulus
renin
to choke: chronic chest pain that the pt has experienced in the past & feels similar to past episodes
stable angina
a cardiac isoenzyme released & increased from dead myocardial cells
CPK-MB (creatine phosphokinase muscle/brain
death of tissue as a consequence of prolonged ischemia
infarction
chronic inflammatory disease affecting the arterial wall that’s caused by agents that damage the endothelial cells
Plaque build up on arterial wall
this is a common type of arteriosclerosis that develops from plaque buildup
atherosclerosis
inadequate blood flow
ischemia
the heart’s pumping action is restricted because of an accumulation of fluid surrounding it
tamponade
pacemaker other than SA or AV node is initiating a contraction: ventricles are beating independently
premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
smooth, contagious surface of cells that blanket all the inner linings of the arteries
endothelium
absence of coordinated, rhythmic atrial contractions: rate & rhythm are irregular… this is the most common arrhythmia and can cause thrombus formation so increased risk of stroke
AFIB (atrial fibrillation)
immediate treatment needed for MI: morphine (pain), oxygen (O2), nitrates (vasodilation to increase blood flow to the myocardium, aspirin aka anti-platelet)
MONA
reflects ventricular relaxation, cardiac rest phase
diastolic
chest pain occurring for the first time or is unlike prior episodes; not relieved by rest
unstable angina
decrease in BP that occurs when changing position from lying to standing, this causes a decrease in cerebral perfusion that leads to dizziness
*often experienced by elderly and ppl on antihypertensive meds
orthostatic HTN
what does orthostatic HTN cause? what are the s/s?
causes a temporary internal of inadequate cerebral perfusion
s/s: fainting (syncope), dizzy, weak, tachycardia, diaphoresis
Type of MI when the artery is completely occluded, completely through the heart wall.
*There are also calls ECG changes during this such as T-wave inversion, ST-segment elevation, Q wave development
STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
Type of MI where the artery is partially occluded causing a milder infarction, subendocardial and not completely thought the heart wall
NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
What causes an acute MI occur?
a coronary artery is completely obstructed by atherosclerotic plaque or clot, & blood flow carrying oxygen to the myocardium is blocked
this is a dead area of the cardiac muscle that is not perfused with coronary artery blood flow
MI
s/s of acute MI aka acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
-diaphoresis
-dyspnea
-extreme anxiety
-Levine’s sign (fist to chest)
-pallor
-crushing chest pain that radiates to shoulder, left arm, jaw or back
-weak pulses
diagnostic tests for an MI
-ECG
-Serum cholesterol, LDL, HDL
-serum electrolytes
-serum glucose
-hs-CRP
-serum homocysteine
-cardiac enzymes: CPK-MB
-cardiac troponin (cTn)
-CT scan
-cardiac Cath
this is when chest pain occurs for the first time
unstable angina
this is chronic chest pain, the pt has experienced in the past and feels similar to past episodes, triggered by physical activity and caused by transient myocardial ischemia
also called chronic coronary artery disease
stable angina
this is a squeezing pain in the chest that occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the myocardium
angina
what is the treatment for chronic stable angina?
-nitroglycerin preparations
-sublingual glyceryl trinitrate tablets
-NTG spray (glyceryl trinitrate spray)
-nicorandil (K+ channel activator)
-ranolazine (inhibits the late Na+ current, improves myocardial relaxation)
-ivabradine (reduces firing rate of SA node)
-long acting nitrates such as oral isosorbide mononitrate (this can cause headaches, hypotension, lightheadedness)
-transdermal patches
what is an acute MI aka acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
occurs when the heart tissue endures prolonged ischemia without recovery
a less-than-normal amount of blood flow to part of your body which means your tissues aren’t getting the oxygen they need
ischemia
the gradual process by which plaque builds up on the body’s arterial walls.
This is a chronic, progressive disease w/ a long asymptomatic phases.
atherosclerosis
what are risk factors for atherosclerosis (modifiable vs non modifiable)
non-modifiable:
-gender: males
-age: over 45 for males, over 55 for females
-race: AA
-family hx: hypercholesterolemia, DM, MI, HTN, stroke
modifiable: high fat & high sodium diet, physical inactivity aka sedentary lifestyle, obesity, high triglycerides over 150 mg/dl, high stress, diabetes, hypertension, alcohol & tobacco use
this is when a pt has chest pain at rest, caused by coronary artery vasospasm, can be associated w/ MI, life threatening ventricular arrhythmias, sudden death
prinzmetal’s angina aka vasospastic angina
risk factors for prinzmetal’s angina (vasospastic angina)
risk factors have no directly been associated w/ this except:
-cigarette smoking
-inflammatory states, as evidenced by high levels of hs-CRP
-drugs
-cold water can cause spasms in the coronaries as well as valsalva maneuver, hyperventilation, & coronary manipulation
how to treat prinzmetal’s angina (vasospastic angina)
-IV or sublingual NTG and calcium blocker antagonist (first line treatment)
-long acting nitrates
how to diagnose prinzmetal’s angina (vasospastic angina)
-cardiac monitoring for 24-48 hrs
-coronary angiography
-serial cardiac enzyme assays
-ECG may show ST-segment elevation or depression
risk factors for stable angina aka chronic coronary artery disease
same as Atherosclerosis risk factors:
-high cholesterol / triglyceride levels
-high blood pressure
-smoking
-diabetes
-obesity
-physical activity
-eating saturated fats.
this is the hardening & narrowing of the arteries, plaque builds on the arterial walls & restricts blood flow
arteriosclerosis
what should not be administered with sildenafil (viagra)? & why?
NTG (nitroglycerin) and other nitrate preparations bc it can cause severe hypotension
if a pt takes 3 NTG tablets within 15 mins and no relief of chest pain, what do we assume?
the pt is having an MI
what is treatment for unstable angina?
we want to prevent MI, so educate!
-antihypertensive, antilipidemic, or anti diabetic meds
-morphine, oxygen if under 95%, nitrates (vasodilators), aspirin
risk factors for unstable angina
same as those w/ arteriosclerosis:
-cigarette smoking
-DM
-hypercholesterolemia
-systemic hypertension
-LV hypertrophy
-obesity
-elevated serum levels of homocysteine, triglycerides, LDLs
-low levels of HDLs
how to diagnose unstable angina?
very similar to arteriosclerosis diagnose
-bp measurement
-total blood cholesterol
-LDL, HDL, triglycerides measurements
-ECGs
-high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)
-high sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn)
-chest x ray or CT scan
what is RAAS? & how does it work
-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a key part of BP regulation
-RAAS is a multistep reaction that raises bp in response to diminished circulation in the body.
It works by:
-when bp is diminished, the kidney is sensitive to the drop in bp so renin (enzyme released by juxtaglomerular apparatus of nephrons in response to decreased perfusion) is released into blood stream stimulating the liver to release large protein aka angiotensinogen.
-In the lungs, angiotensinogen is transformed into angiotensin I then angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) changes angiotensin I into angiotensin II which is an arterial vasoconstrictor which stimulates the adrenal gland (and raises bp) to release the hormone aldosterone.
-aldosterone works at the nephron to increase Na & H2O reabsorption into bloodstream & secrete potassium into nephron tubules. Retention of Na & H2O increases volume of bloodstream and bp!
how does atherosclerosis work? (Patho)
-begins after endothelial injury
-WBCs & platelets are drawn to injury
-WBCs engulf & digest LDL
-forms the foundation for arteriosclerotic plaque (makes narrowed artery)
low density lipoprotein, deposited on artery walls
what level should it be?
LDL (lousy!!!!!)
less than 130
high density lipoprotein, type of cholesterol that is excreted
**cardioprotective because it carries cholesterol away from the artery walls to be excreted
What level should it be?
greater than 60
what are the 2 types of hypertensions?
primary- aka essential hypertension, has no known cause
secondary- occurs due to a disease or condition that is known (ex: kidney disease, hormone disorders, oral contraceptives, some drugs
risk factors for hypertension
-age
-gender (males)
-AA
-family hx
-obesity
-insulin resistance
-increased salt intake
-alcohol
-diabetes
-tobacco
-sedentary behavior
insufficient vit D & potassium
what are the stages of high blood pressure?
-Elevated: 120-129 / less than 80
-Stage 1: 130 - 139 / 80 - 89
-Stage 2: 140 - 179 / 90 - 119
-Hypertensive crisis: 180+ / 120+
treatment of hypertension
major lifestyle changes:
-decreasing salt/sugar intake
-stop smoking and drinking alcohol
-lose weight
or medication therapy
complications of hypertension
-heart failure (initially form increased after load from increased peripheral vascular resistance in arterioles)
-atherosclerosis (from damage to blood vessels)
-MI or stroke
-damage to blood vessels which can affect eyes, kidneys, & increase risk for aneurysms
this lab is elevated during acute heart failure
BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide)
unilateral leg pain, edema, erythema, warmth
DVT
heart attack from a partially occluded artery
NSTEMI
SBP between 120 - 129mmHg and DBP < 80 mmHg
elevated blood pressure
risk factors for varicose veins
-sedentary lifestyle
-pregnancy
-increased age
-female
-leg crossing
-obesity
-prolonged sitting or standing
this causes back flow from one chamber to another
regurgitation
pts w/ hepatic encephalopathy (change in mental status/confusion) will exhibit elevated levels for this lab
ammonia
this is the pacemaker of the heart
SA node
this lab indicates death to myocardial muscle cells
troponin level
most common risk factor for diverticulosis
low fiber diet
one cause of HF due to uncontrolled hypertension causing an enlarged and weakened heart
LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy)
**systolic = life sided HF
reduction in blood flow to tissue
ischemia
this causes RUQ pain after eating fatty meal, stone in common bile duct, four Fs
cholecystitis
this causes narrowing of a heart valve, obstructing forward blood flow
stenosis
death of tissue d/t obstructed blood supply
infarction
heart attack from a totally occluded artery
STEMI
these labs will be elevated in pts w/ acute pancreatitis
amylase & lipase
***Increased serum lactic dehydrogenase & C-reactive protein are indicative of severe panc
pericardial sac fills w/ fluid and compresses the heart
tamponade which causes reduction in SV & CO which will drop bp.. this causes HR to increase in order to overcome the low bp
common sign of diverticulitis
LLQ pain
risk factor for esophageal cancer
GERD
what is portal HTN and who does it occur in
increased pressure within the portal venous system
occurs in alcoholics, pt w/ cirrhosis & ascites
SBP greater or equal to 140
DBP greater or equal to 90
stage 2 HTN
dyspnea and cough is a s/s of what type of heart failure
LV failure
rhythm disorder in which ventricles beating independently without signal from SA or AV node
aka extra heartbeats
PVCs (Premature ventricular contractions)
pain in BLE w/ activity that improves with rest
intermittent claudication
what is volvulus
twisting of the intestine
this conduction disorder shows irregular rhythm w/ loss of atrial kick
Afib (atrial fibrillation)
common s/s of celiac disease
diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss
an ejection fraction of what % is indicative of HF?
less than 40%
what are the 3 layers of an arterial wall
- tunica adventitia (connective tissue, outer layer)
- tunica media (smooth muscle, middle layer, expands to accommodate pressure)
- tunica intima (interior lining of artery made of basement membrane & endothelial cells)
this is responsible for growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis),
collateral branches of arterioles form in response to this
VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)
when blood is excessive, this types of cells produce C-natriuretic peptide to promote diuresis (reduces bp)
endothelial cells
this causes vessel constriction which raises bp
endothelin
what is prostacyclin vs thromboxane A2
prostacyclin = clot formation
thromboxane A2 = clot prevention
this causes vessel dilation (opens vessels, improves blood flow, lowers bp)
nitric oxide
this activates clotting
von Willebrand factor
laminar vs turbulent blood flow
laminar = smooth flow parallel to vessel
turbulent = rough flow perpendicular to vessel
cardiac contraction (s or d)
systole
cardiac relaxation (s or d)
diastole
amt of blood ejected per beat
stroke volume
this is the amt of blood pumped by LV per minute
HR x SV
cardiac output
what is FH? & what are risk factors
familial hypercholesterolemia which is a specific type of hyperlipidemia
risk factors - FH, DM, obesity, hypothyroidism, lack of physical activity, some meds
s/s of hypertension
-often no signs
-organ sign damage: headaches, chest pain, vision disturbances, dizziness
-protein in urine, LVH on ECG, bruits bc turbulent flow, alteration in PMI, retinal vessels
s/s of atherosclerosis
only symptom is weak pulse and bruits
how to diagnose PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
-ankle-brachial index (Ratio of the BP in lower legs to arms)
-CBC
-lipid profile
-inflammatory markers
-impedance arterial
-CT
-coventional angiography
-MAR (magnetic resonance angiogram)
-duplex & plethysmography ultrasonography
treatment of PAD (peripheral arterial disease)
-lifestyle modification (exercise)
-meds (cholesterol lowering, anti hypertensive, platelet inhibitors, vasodilators, thrombolytic agents (prevents DVT or PE bc high risk of blood clot)
arterial dysfunction & reduced blood flow within the lower extremities, most common site is femoral artery above knee… gradual onset
-pulse is not palpable in this lower extremity
peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Weakened segment of the artery that creates an outpouching that is susceptible to rupture & can cause turbulent blood flow within the artery which causes bulging of walls or dilation (enlarging of the walls)
aneurysm
largest blood vessel in body
aorta
who is at risk for aneurysm
smokers
a true one of these involves all three layers of vessel wall
true aneurysm
these are classified by size, shape, location
aneurysm
what is a false aneurysm
hematoma where the clot is outside arterial wall
weakness on one side of vessel (aneurysm)
saccular shape
all layers of vessel wall dilate equally (aneurysm)
fusiform shape