S2 T2 Flashcards
A dilation of an artery due to a weakening of the wall of the artery.
Aneurism
Chest Pain, treated with nitrates, which relax the muscles of the coronary vessels and increase dilation. Examples of medications are isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate and nitroglycerin (nitrostat).
Angina
What are the classes of angina
(1) Stable
(2) Varient
(3) Unstable
A condition in which artery walls become thick and stiff, usually due to increasing age. May be caused by hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia.
arteriosclerosis
A type of arteriosclerosis of which the hardening of the arteries is caused by the presence of fat deposits, or plaques.
Atherosclerosis
A-fib; An irregular and rapid heartbeat that can cause stroke or heart failure
Atrial fibrillation
A condition in which the atria of the heart beats too quickly.
Atrial flutter
A decreased heart rate in which the resting heart rate is less than 60 BPM.
brady cardia
Also known as a stroke. A serious neurological condition caused by a decrease of oxygen supplied to the brain that can result in weakness, loss of control over muscles difficulty speaking, or death. The decrease in oxygen can be caused by either a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain or hemorrhage from a damaged blood vessel in the brain.
cerebrovascular accident
Condition in which the heart fails to pump blood efficiently, resulting in severe complications
Congestive heart failure
A condition that occurs when the arteries of the heart do not receive a proper quantity of oxygen.
Coronary artery disease
Irregular heartbeat often caused by hypertension, ischemic heart disease, or certain medications.
dysrhythmia
Also known as hypervolemia, in which an excessive amount of fluid accumulates in the body, often around the ankles.
edema
Inflammation of the heart muscle, usually caused by bacteria or fungus. Complications may occur when clumps of bacteria known as vegetation form at the site of the infection.
endocarditis
A type of hypertension in which the cause is unknown.
Essential hypertension
Bleeding due to trauma or a wound.
hemorrhage
Also known as hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by an increase in cholesterol in the bloodstream.
hyperlipidemia
Chronic blood pressure characterized by an increase in blood pressure during heart contraction (systolic blood pressure) or relaxation (diastolic blood pressure)
Hypertension
Low Blood Pressure that is characterized by blood pressure values less than or equal to 90/60.
hypotension
Also known as a heart attack; damage to the heart muscle resulting from blocked coronary arteries, which prevents sufficient oxygen from being supplied to the heart
Myocardial INFARCTION
A decrease in blood pressure as a result of standing up, which may cause dizziness, blurred vision, and/or fainting.
Orthostatic hypertension
A condition characterized by a decreased blood supply to arms or legs. Patients who smoke and have diabetes mellitus have the greatest risk for developing this
Peripheral artery disease
Hypertension that is caused by some other medical condition.
Seconday hypertension