Unit 3 Flashcards
Cardiac output it determined mainly by ___________
Venous return
What are the factors that influence Venous return?
Body metabolism (local flow and autoregulation)
______ is a slow process of plaque formation where large quantities of cholesterol become deposited beneath the endothelium, scar tissue forms (fibrosis) and then calcifies (plaque)
Atherosclerosis
Partial or total blockage of coronary arteries leads to _______
Ischemia (lack of blood flow)
________ is a sudden process which occurs due to a thrombus or an embolus
Acute coronary occlusion
______ is a penetrating atherosclerotic plaque can cause a blood clot to form which quickly occludes an artery
Thrombus
** when this breaks away, it is then called an embolus
_______ is a thrombus that has broken loose for th site of origin and flows to another site where it lodges
Embolus
***leads to acute coronary occlusion
_________ is an attempt by the body to restore blood supply to ischemic tissue
Collateral circulation
During plaque formation, _______ may occur during plaque development
Angiogenesis
After _______ angiogenesis is too slow to restore blood flow acutely, however _______ of collateral vessels may resent some cardiac muscle death
After acute occlusion; vasodilation
Ischemic heart disease includes what 4 forms?
Angina pectoris
Coronary artery disease
Myocardial infarction
Sudden cardiac death
What does angina pectoris mean?
Chest pain
What are the types of angina pectoris?
Chronic stable angina
Unstable angina
______ is often a prelude to MI if not treated
Angina
_________ angina is where pain comes along during activity and is released at rest
Chronic stable angina
______ angina where chest pain comes and goes and doesnt seem to be related to anything
Unstable angina
Myocardial infarction results from an _________
Acute coronary occlusion
The muscle has ________ blood flow and the area affected ceases to function and may die during myocardial infarction SP’s
Little or no blood flow
Myocardial infarction most commonly affects the __________
Left ventricle
What are the causes of death due to MI
- decreased cardiac output
- pulmonary edema and kidney failure
- fibrillation
- cardiac rupture (rare)
Decreased CO can cause death due to MI when more than ______ of the left ventricle is infarcted (no blood flow) OR when _________ exacerbates the decrease in CO
40% of the left ventricle is infarcted
Systolic stretch exacerbates the decrease in CO
Pulmonary edema and kidney failure results from_____________ and can clean to death from an MI?
Result from the backlog of blood in the body’s venous system
______ is a chaotic pattern of contraction in the ventricles
Fibrillation
Fibrillation may result from:
- leakage of ______ from infarcted area
- formation of an _______
- _______ reflexes
- bulging weka muscle sets up __________
K+; injury current; sympathetic reflexes; circus movement
The anatomy of an infarcted is made up of a _____ area and a ____ area
Central area and peripheral area
Central area made up of _______
Peripheral area made up of ______
**anatomy of an infarct
Dead cardiac myocytes
Non-functional but living myocytes
Recovery from MI:
Dead fibers are replaced by _______
Nonfunctional fibers either ____ or ______ depending on if the color is dissolved or collateral circulation is adequate
Normal tissue ______ overtime to compensate for tissue loss
Scar tissue; die or recover; hypertrophies
What are some life style modifications for treatment for ischemic heart diseases?
Lose weight
eat a diet low in Saturated fat and cholesterol
Exercise
What are other treatments for ischemic heart diseases?
Nitroglycerin Beta blockers TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) Bypass surgery Angioplasty
What is the definition of congestive heart failure?
Failure of the heart to pump enough blood to satisfy the needs of the body
Heart failure is characterized by ________ and ______
Reduced cardiac output and damming up of the venous circulation
Heart failure is due to either ______ dysfunction or a _______ dysfunction
Systolic; diastolic
Which dysfunction is more common in congestive heart failure, systolic or diastolic?
Systolic dysfunction
________ is progressive loss of contractile funciton of the heart muscle
Systolic dysfunction
_________ is the inability of heart to expand to fil the ventricles properly
Diastolic dysfunction
Heart failure can also be classified as R or L sided. What are the 4 causes of left heart failure?
Ischemic heart disease
Hypertension
Valve diseases
Myocardial diseases
** these diseases cause left ventricle to hypertrophy and/ or dilate
What does left sided CHF lead to?
Pulmonary congestion and edema
Decreased renal perfusion leading to water and salt retention
What are the symptoms of a left sided CHF?
Dyspnea, orthopnea and cough
What are the causes of R heart failure?
Left sided heart failure Cor pulmonale (heart problem likely secondary to a lung problem, ex: cystic fibrosis)
Pure R sided heart failure leads to what 4 things?
Systemic and portal vein congestion
Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly
Peripheral edema
Kidney congestion leading to alter and salt retention
If the heart is not too damaged, the exces fluid retention actually helps CO by __________ (________ heart failure)
Increasing venous return
Compensated heart failure
If the heart is severely damaged, the excess fluid retention can overwhelm the heart and lead to __________
Severe edema and death
***decompensated heart
What are the characteristics of compensated heart failure?
CO will be normal
RA pressure is elevated
No further Na and H2O retention occurs
Over the ensuing weeks and months, Heath may recover
What are characteristics of decompensated Heart failure?
Excessive fluid retention
Overstretching of the heart (weakens it further)
Pulmoary edema
Renal failure
Renal contribution to progressive decompensated heart failure due to what 3 things?
The kidney need a minimum CO of 5 L/min for normal fluid balance
Decreased glomerular flatiron
ANH (atrial natiruretic hormone
________ hormone may slow the progression of heart failure
Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)
First heart sound of S! Is due to _______. Duration of _____ and more of a ___pitch
Closure of AV valves
Duration fo .14 sec
Lower pitch
2nd heart sound of S2 is due to closer of the ________ for a duration of _______ and _____ pitch
Closure of semilunar valves
1.1 seconds
Higher pitch
Third heart sound is during _______ and caused by _______. ______ frequency
During middle third of diastole
Caused by inrushing of bloo into ventricles
Low (may be audible
Fourth heart sound is during _______ and caused by ______. _______ frequency
During atrial systole
Caused by inrushing of blood
Very flow frequency
Aortic area - ______ intercostal space
Pulmonic area -_______ intercostal space
Erbs point -________ intercostal space
Tricuspid area - ______ intercostal space
Mitral area - _____ intercostal space at mid clavicular line
Aortic area- 2nd right Pulmonic area -2nd left Erbs point- 3rd left Tricuspid area- 5th left Mitral area- 5th intercostal space at mid clavicular line
What heart murmurs are heard during systole? (2)
Aortic stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
What heart murmurs are heard during diastole
Aortic regurgitation
Mitral stenosis
What heart murmur is heard throughout (continuous) diastole and systole?
Patent ductus arteriosus
________ is generalized inadequacy of blood flow throughout the body to the extent that the body tissues are damaged
Circulatory shock
What are the two cardinal features of circulatory shock?
Decrease in cardiac output
Decreased blood pressure
______ is self-perpetuating
Circulatory shock
What are the factors that affect Venous return?
Diminished blood volume
Decreased vascular tone
Venous obstruction
What causes lead to cardiogenic shock?
MI
Toxicity
Valve dysfunction
Arrhythmias
What are the three stages of shock?
Non-progressive stage (compensated stage)
Progressve stage
Irreversible stage
__________ stage of circulatory shock, the body’s own compensatory mechanisms will lead to recovery without outside help
Non-progressive (compensated stage)
________ stage of circulatory shock where shock becomes self-perpetuating until death; is reversible with treatment
Progressive stage
_______ stage of circulatory shock that is severe shock that is refractory to treatment
Irreversible stage
_________ shock is characterize by decreased systemic filling pressure and decreased venous return.
CO ad BP then also decrease
Hypovolumic/hemorrhagic shock
Non-progressive/compensated stage
- within 30 seconds: _________
- within 20min to 1 hr: ____, ____, _____
- within 1-48 hours: ______, _____
Within 30 sec: baraoreceptor reflex (SNS response)
Within 10 min to 1 hr: reverse stress-relaxation response, Renin-angiotensin system activation, ADH
Within 1-48 hrs: absorption of water from interstitial tissues, increased thirst
What is hallmark of progressive stage of circulatory shock?
Hallmarked by progressive deterioration of the cardiovascular system (positive feedback loops)
What are the features of the progressive stage of hypovolumic/ hemorrhagic shock?
Cardiac depression Vasomotor failure (CNS depression) Blockage of small vessels “slugged blood” Increased capillary permeability (late) Release of toxins Cellular deterioration Acidosis (carbonic and lactic acid)
Describe the irreversible stage of hypovolumic/ hemorrhagic shock
Too much tissue damage
Too many destructive enzymes and toxins have been released
Too much acidosis
Depletion of high-energy phosphates in the body (creatine phosphate, ATP)
What are other forms of hypovolumic shock OTHER than hemorrhagic shock?
Intestinal obstruction
Severe burns
Dehydration (sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, nephrotic kidney disease)
What is the hallmark of neurogenic shock?
Hallmaked by an increased vascular capacity ( loss of vasomotor tone)
What are the causes of neurogenic shock?
Deep general anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Brain damage
_______ shock is an allergic response to an Ag in the circulation
(Due to a severe type 1 hypersensitivity reaction)
Anaphylactic
In ______ shock, basophils and mast cells release histamine which causes ______, _____ and _____
Anaphylactic
Venous dilation, arteriole dilation, increased capillary permeability
______ shock AKA blood poisoning that is causes by BLOOD BORNE bacterial infection in which the bacteria has been disseminated throughout the body
Septic shock
Damage during ______ shock is due to infection itself or due to bacterial ENDOTOXINS release
Septic shock
_______ shock has nothing to do with IgE, while ______ shock does
Septic shock; anaphylactic shock
______ shock features high fever, vasodilation, sludging of blood, disseminated intravascular coagulation
Septic
What are the treatments of shock? (5)
Blood or plasma transfusion Dextran Sympathomimetic drugs (epipen) Oxygen therapy Glucocorticoids
What are general characteristics of RBCs?
Lack nucleus, ER and mitochondria
Biconcave discs
Contains Hb
Contains carbonic anhydrase
Regulation of RBC is controlled by
Erythropoietin