unit 3 Flashcards
Myocardial infarction patho
Lack of oxygenated blood supply going to the heart. heart muscle damage
CLASSIC s/s of myocardial infarction
Chest pain, shoulder pain, left arm pain
other s/s of MI
Jaw and tooth pain, upper back pain, SOB, N/V, sweating, fatigue, skin may be ashy grey
what is a RCA MI
right coronary artery occlusion.
RCA MI symptoms
JVD, hypotension, N/V, bradycardia
left ventricular infarct symptoms
Dyspnea, tachycardia, HTN
Risk factors for MI
SMOKING, high ldl, type 2 diabetes, elevated adrenaline, obesity, inactivity, HTN
what is the gold standard test for a MI
ECG
MI diagnostic test
ECG, Echo, stress test, heart cath.
Lab data for MI
TRIPONIN-ELEVATED
CK- elevated
CK MB series-elevated
CMP
coags
ABG
immediate medication managment for MI
oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin,morphine,
medical managment medication post emergency.
beta blockers, ACE, anticoagulants
perfusion management of MI
fibrinolytic, percutaneous coronary interventions.
surgical management of MI
CABG
MI complications
Heart failure, arrhythmias
MI nursing interventions.
administer oxygen, insert 2 large-bore IV, continuous ECG, bed rest.
Cardiomyopathy patho
structural changes to the heart.
-weakening, enlargement, thicc or ridged, decrease function in heart.