Week 9 Cardiovascular Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

Coronary artery disease

A

Arteries that provide the blood supply to the heart itself are diseased - narrowed or blocked

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2
Q

Atherosclerosis

A

Thickening and narrowing of the artery walls

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3
Q

Signs and symptoms of CAD

A

Chest pain

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4
Q

What is the risk of angina pectoris

A

Inscrease risk of heart attack

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5
Q

Signs and symptoms of angina pectoris

A

Chest pain
Pain that radiates
Pale, feel faint
Dyspnea

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6
Q

Treatment for angina pectoris

A

Rest
Medication

Medication will cause vasodilation that will cause a headache

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7
Q

Myocardial infarction caused by

A

Lack of blood supply to the heart muscle (ischemia)

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8
Q

Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction

A

Sudden and severe chest pain
Pain that radiates
Pain that last longer
Indigestion
Shortness of breath

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9
Q

Myocardial infarction treatment

A

Emergency care
Relieve pain
Cardiac rehabilitation programs
Lifestyle changes

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10
Q

Treatment for CAD

A

Weight loss
Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Surgical procedures

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11
Q

Congestive heart failure occurs when

A

The heart cannot pump blood normally

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12
Q

Right sided failure

A

Fluid builds up in the body and lower extremities

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13
Q

Right sided heart failure causes

A

Swollen ankles and lower legs

Weight gain
Engorged liver

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14
Q

Left sided failure

A

Builds up fluid in the lungs

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15
Q

Left sided failure causes

A

Respirations sounds crackly and moisture

Dyspnea
Cough
Fatigue

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16
Q

Advance congestive heart failure causes

A

Confusion and behavioural changes

17
Q

Congestion in the abdomen from right sided heart failure causes

A

Loss of appetite, pain, loss of weight

18
Q

Treatment for congestive heart failure

A

Medication
Sodium restricted diet
Restricted fluids

19
Q

Arrhythmias

A

Abdormal heart rhythms

20
Q

Treatment for arrhythmias

A

Pacemaker

21
Q

Thrombus

A

Blood clot

22
Q

Thrombus forms as a result of what

A

Stroke
Heart attack
Deficiencies in blood clotting ability
Extended periods of inactivity

23
Q

Embolus

A

Tracing blood clot