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Pathophysiology and pharmacology related to Cardiovascular disorders Flashcards

1
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Name at least 3 cardiovascular conditions

A

CHD

ACS

Heart failure

cardiomyopathy

Endocarditis

Aneurysm

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What is ACS?

A

An umbrella term for MI and unstable angina

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Unstable angina

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Associated with transient or permanent thrombotic occlusion

This leads to ischemia/infarction

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Name 3 cardiovascular causes for CP

A 
Myocardial ischaemia 
 Coronary artery spasm 
 Myocardial infarction
 Pericarditis
 Pulmonary embolism
 Mitral valve prolapse
Ca usually secondary cancer
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Name 3 non-cardiovascular causes for CP

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Dissecting Thoracic Aneurysm
Herpes Zoster
 Oesophageal reflux
 Oesophageal spasm
 Hiatus hernia
 Pneumonia
 Pneumothorax
 Pleurisy
 Peptic ulceration
 Gallbladder disease
 Musculoskeletal pain
Costochondritis
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