Perfusion Flashcards
The force that ventricles must overcome to eject their blood volume
Afterload
A comparison of the apical and radial pulses, which are normally identical. A pulse deficit can indicate certain cardiovascular disorders
Apical-radial pulse
An arterial disorder characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls
Arteriosclerosis
A heart sound produced by atrial contraction and ejection of blood into the ventricle during late diastole. Also called fourth heart sound.
Atrial gallop S4
A heart rate in an adult of less than 60 bpm
bradycardia
The amount of blood pumped by the ventricles into the pulmonary and systemic circulations in 1 minute.
Cardiac Output CO
Propels blood to organs and their tissues. Generated by Cardiac Output
Central Perfusion
The phase of ventricular relaxation btwn heart beats.
Diastole
The minimum pressure within the arteries during diastole.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
The fraction or percentage of the diastole volume that is ejected from the heart during systole.
Ejection Fraction
An indicator of the health of an artery. A healthy, normal artery feels straight, smooth, soft and pliable. Older adults often have inelastic arteries that feel twisted (tortuous) and irregular upon palpation.
Elasticity of the Arterial Wall
A graphic record of the hearts activity. ECG
ECG Electrocardiogram
The heart sound produced by the closure of the AV valve.
First Heart Sound S1
A heart sound produced by atrial contraction and ejection of blood into the ventricle during late diastole. Also called atrial gallop.
Fourth Heart Sound S4
Harsh, blowing sounds caused by disruption of blood into the heart, between the chambers of the heart, or from the heart into the pulmonary or aortic systems.
Heart Murmur
A below normal blood pressure reading between 85 & 110 mmHg
Hypotension
Insuffient blood supply
Ischemia
The series of sounds identified while taking a blood pressure using a stethoscope.
Korotkoff Sounds
overweight/obesity, high blood pressure;hypertension, high glucose levels, abnormal lipid metabolism, physical inactivity, smoking
Modifiable risk factors
Aka postural hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down. Feeling dizzy or light headed; maybe faint
Orthostatic hypotension
A double layer of firoserous membrane that encases and anchors the heart.
Pericardium
A pulse located away from the heart, in the foot or the wrist.
Peripheral Pulse
A pulse located at the apex of the heart. aka apical pulse
Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)