Simple Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Myocardial rupture
What is it
Treatment
A
Infarcts myocardial wall become thin and bulges during contracting then ruptures
2
Q
Cardiac failure
What does it do
A
Right or left ventricle fails as a pump resulting in back up of blood into tissues, vericera, and lungs
3
Q
Cardiac arrest vs Mi
How does cardiac differ
A
Sudden cessation of heart and circulation
May have asychronized twitching during v. Fib
Immediate loss of consciousness and no hear sounds
4
Q
Cardiac rehab stages
A
- S/s call 911, meds , rest, follow up apt
- After discharge outpt rehab 3x / week or more. Monitor during exercise and control risk factors
- Long term output. Usually self directed. Maintain cardiac stability
5
Q
Acute coronary syndrome
ACS
A
Unstable angina- pain but no ECG or biomarker abnm
Stemi- ST elevated in 2leads -significant heart damage
NSTEMI- non ST elevated. High bio markers but no signage change ECG
6
Q
Stool softeners
A
Docusatw -not strain bm
