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valvular disorders pt.3 Flashcards

1
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the stress hormone

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cortisol

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2
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induces the production of adrenaline, epinephrine, norepinephrine

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cortisol

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3
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the pacemaker of the heart

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SA node

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4
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the SA node normally fires _____

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80-100 bpm

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5
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it is the difference between the diastolic and systolic

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pulse pressuren

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6
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normal pulse pressure

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30-40 bpm

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7
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drop of bp that occurs in inspiration (greater than 10 mm)

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pulsus paradoxus

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8
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PMI means

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point of maximal impulse

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9
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point of maximal impulse is located at the _____

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5th intercoastal

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10
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ventricular gallop

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S3

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11
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early ventricular failure

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S4

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12
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what position is used for cardiomyopathy

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trendelenburg position

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13
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it prevents blood clot

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anticoagulation

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14
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give example of anticoagulants

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warfarin heparin coumadin

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15
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surrounds the outer layer of the heart

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pericardium

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16
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the middle layer of the heart

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myocardium

17
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the inner layer of the heart

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endocardium

18
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ultrasound of the heart

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echocardiogram

19
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this test is used to show how your heart muscle and valves are working

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echocardiogram

20
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it is caused by the Group A B-Hemolytic Streptococcus

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rheumautic endocarditis

21
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GABHS meaning

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Group A B-Hemolytic Streptococcus

22
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this type of endocarditis occur in school children

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rheumatic endocarditis

23
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what is the antibiotic of choice for rheumatic endocarditis

24
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develops in people with prosthetic heart valves

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Infective Endocarditis

25
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the build up of too much fluid in the pericardium

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pericardial effusion

26
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it means passage of fluids

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permeability

27
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cushions and protects our heart from outside forces

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pericardial fluid

28
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drowning of the heart due to fluid overload

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cardiac tamponade

29
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the main regulator of temperature

30
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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

31
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the heart is abnormally thick or overly stretched

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cardiomegaly

32
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the organ that filters the blood

33
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it helps to identify the type of bacteria/organisms causing the infection

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blood culture

34
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a blood test that can show if you have inflammation in your body

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ESR / erythocyte sedimentation rate

35
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a protein that your liver makes

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c-reactive protein

36
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drug of choice for heart failure

37
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this drug increases myocardial contractility; + inotropic

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