Week 2.2 Do Not Want to Miss Part 2 Flashcards
at what age is a AAA of increased likelihood to have and to die
over 60, and die over 65
what are the risk factors of a AAA
- age
- male
- smoking
- hyper cholesterol and Coronary heart disease
- family history of AAA
what are the clinical manifestations of a AAA
asymptomatic, but can get pain in the lumbar region, hip, groin, butt.
satiety, weight loss, nausea,
palpable AAA
how do you know of the AAA is a vessel dissection
hot, searing, ripping and tearing pain
is an AAA dissection an emergency
YES
what is the third most common CVD
DVT
what are some complications associated with DVT
PE, postphlebetic syndrome, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
what are some risk factors for a DVT
pervious History history of cancer or congestive heart history of lupus chemo major surgery or trauma immobility, limb paralysis pregnant women oral contraceptives or hormone therapies over 60 y/o
what are the clinical manifestations of a DVT
ache, tightness, tender, general and pitting edema, superficial vein plexus are prominent increased skin temperature
what is the mortality rate from a PE
from 5-20 percent
70% of DVT are in the
lower limb
what are the risk factors for a PE
history PE or DVT immobility abdominal or pelvic surgery TKA, THA, pregnancy lower limb fracture malignancy in the pelvis or abdomen
what are the clinical manifestations of a PE
dyspnea, tachypnea pleurite chest pain, intensified with deep respiration and cough persistent cough apprehension or anxiety tachycardia palpitations
how does more of an MI
women
what are modifiable risk factors of an MI
cigarette, high cholesterol, LDL and serum levels high, HTN DM Obesity sedentary alcohol
