unit 3 conditions Flashcards
signs of decreased cardiac output
fatigue, changes in LOC, weak pulse, cold or cyanotic extremities, low BP
signs of an MI
nausea/vomiting, weakness, dyspnea, impending doom, decreased LOC and cardiac output, neck/arm/jaw pain and sweating
where does DVT usually occur
veins of the leg
what are the signs of DVT
signs of inflammation, which are swelling, pain, and warmth/redness
what is the biggest danger related to DVT
embolism
what are the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
dyspnea, chest pain, impending doom, cyanosis
a clot that goes from DVT to the brain causes a
stroke, or a cerebral vascular accident
what are the signs of a CVA
dyspnea, confusion, facial droop, sudden and severe headache
how are clots treated
surgical intervention, clot dissolving medication, treating underlying causes such as giving aspirin to people at risk
what is cardiomyapthy
enlargement of the heart that results in decreased cardiac output and backing up of blood into pulmonary and systemic circulation
fluid back up in the lungs is called
pulmonary edema
signs of PE
SOB/dyspnea, orthopnea, cough
fluid backing up into the body (systemic) system
peripheral edema. signs include swelling in hands and feet, swelling in the abdomen (ascites)
what causes dialated cardiomyopathy
advanced age, hereditary, alcoholism
is there a cure for dilated cardiomyopathy
no, but there are medications to remove excess fluid and strengthen the heart
