Perfusion Flashcards
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What are signs of being sinus tachycardia?
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Some patients might be asymptomatic. Other symptoms include increased heart rate, SOB, fatigue, decreased BP, decreased 02, orthopnea. You should also assess for cerebral and renal perfusion (check urine output), anginal pain and palpitations
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Sinus tachycardia ECG findings
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T wave inversion or ST elevation or depression
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6
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What happens if plaque dislodges or ruptures?
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It can cause a thrombis or embolus which can lead to MI or stroke
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S u
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8
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What labs might be elevated with someone with atherosclerosis? Hi
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Triglycerides and LDL
9
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PVD
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elevate
10
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PAD
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Hang the leg
