Perfusion Flashcards
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Risk Factors
Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history, obesity.
Dysrhythmias: Common Types
Atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia.
Sickle Cell Disease: Main Complications
Vaso-occlusive crises, acute chest syndrome, stroke, splenic sequestration, infections.
Stroke (Hemorrhagic - Prematurity): Symptoms
Sudden headache, vomiting, seizures, altered consciousness, focal neurological deficits.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Common Medications
Statins, beta-blockers, aspirin, ACE inhibitors, nitrates.
Dysrhythmias: Role of Electrolytes
Potassium, calcium, and magnesium imbalances can lead to various types of arrhythmias, requiring correction and monitoring.
Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management
Opioids, NSAIDs, hydration, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions during crises.
Stroke (Hemorrhagic - Prematurity): Long-Term Outcomes
Developmental delays, motor deficits, learning disabilities, epilepsy, hydrocephalus.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Angina Types
Stable angina (predictable, relieved by rest), unstable angina (occurs at rest, emergency), Prinzmetal’s angina (caused by vasospasm).
Dysrhythmias: Role of the SA Node
SA node is the heart’s natural pacemaker, initiates electrical impulses that regulate heart rate and rhythm.
Sickle Cell Disease: Hydroxyurea Use
Increases fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels, reducing sickling of cells and frequency of vaso-occlusive crises.
Stroke (Hemorrhagic - Prematurity): Diagnostic Imaging
Cranial ultrasound (for premies), CT scan, MRI to identify and assess the extent of bleeding and brain damage.