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Week 9- Cardiovascular Disorders Flashcards

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What is a cardiomyopathy?

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A disorder that affects the cardiomyocytes or cardiac muscle function

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What is heart failure?

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Inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation for the metabolic requirements of the body

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What happens to ejection fraction during heart failure?

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It can be preserved or reduced

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What is preserved ejection fraction?

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Heart function equal to or below 50% (reduced diastolic function-decreased muscle mass in left ventricle, can pump but can’t relax as well)

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What is reduced ejection fraction?

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Heart function equal to or below 40% (reduced systolic function-heart hasn’t got enough strength to pump out blood)

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What type of ejection fraction causes reduced diastolic function?

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Reduced ejection fraction

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What type of ejection fraction causes reduced systolic function?

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Preserved ejection fraction

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What are causes of heart failure?

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Secondary to cardiac damage eg ischaemia/myopathy, hypertension, valve disease

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What type of ejection fraction does hypertension affect?

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Preserved- hypertension causes thickening of the cardiac muscle wall making it harder for the muscle to relax

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What happens to cardiac output during heart failure?

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It falls

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What are general symptoms of heart failure?

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Breathlessness, fatigue, fluid retention (caused by cardiac dysfunction)

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How is heart failure visible on an ECG?

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Enlarged QRS complex (generally taller, can also be wider)

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How is heart failure diagnosed?

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Echocardiography or elevated natriuretic peptides

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What is Tako Tsubo syndrome?

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Left ventricular dysfunction where apex balloons and symptoms mimic MI (myocardial infarction)- also known as broken heart syndrome

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What is the main cause of Tako Tsubo syndrome?

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Stressful event

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Who does Tako Tsubo syndrome usually affect?

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Women

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How does Tako Tsubo syndrome affect cardiac output?

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Reduces it to around 40%

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How is Tako Tsubo syndrome visible on an ECG?

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ST segment elevation

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What are some symptoms of Tako Tsubo syndrome?

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Chest pain, increased cardiac biomarkers but blood vessels are normal

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What are conduction abnormalities?

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Disorders that affect bioelectrical transmission along the heart

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What is dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiomegaly and dilation, systolic dysfunction with

hypo-contraction

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What are the causes of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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20-50% familial, also secondary to MI

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How does dilated cardiomyopathy affect cardiac output?

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Reduces it to round 40%

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What are some symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Dyspnoea and fatigue

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How is dilated cardiomyopathy visible on an ECG?
No specific changes, similar to LVR (enlarged QRS complex)
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What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy
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What area of the heart does hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mainly affect?
Primarily affects the interventricular septum
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What does hypertrophic cardiomyopathy do to cardiac output and how does it affect life expectancy?
Reduces cardiac output, can cause sudden death due to cardiac arrest during exercise
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What are some symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Dyspnoea and fatigue
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How is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy visible on an ECG?
No specific changes, similar to LVR
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What is atrial fibrillation?
Disorganised electrical activity and contraction
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What is the cause of atrial fibrillation?
Spontaneously active cells throughout the atria
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What effect does atrial fibrillation have on cardiac output and life expectancy?
Reduces output, leads to increased risk of heart failure or stroke
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What are some symptoms of atrial fibrillation?
Palpitations and chest pain
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How is atrial fibrillation visible on an ECG?
Absence of P wave and fibrillatory waves
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What is Wolff Parkinson White?
A syndrome causing tachycardia and abnormal electrical conduction
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What is the cause of Wolff Parkinson White?
Due to an accessory conduction pathway (bundle of Kent) between atria and ventricles
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What effect does Wolff Parkinson White have on cardiac output and life expectancy?
Cardiac output and life expectancy remain unchanged
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What are some symptoms of Wolff Parkinson White?
Palpitations and chest pains
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How is Wolff Parkinson White visible on an ECG?
Pre-excitation visible on the QRS complex | Bisphasic or inverted T wave
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What is conduction block?
Impaired electrical conduction through the AV node
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What are the types of conduction block and how are they different?
Type 1, 2 or 3 Type 1= conduction slows down Type 2= partial block Type 3= complete block
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What are causes of conduction block?
Fibrosis or calcification of conduction system
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What part of the heart does type 1 conduction block affect?
AV node
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What part of the heart do type 2 and 3 conduction block affect?
His Purkinje system
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How are the different types of conduction block visible on an ECG?
Type I: ↑ P-R interval Type II: ↑ P-R interval and 1 beat loss of AV conduction Type III: Complete/persistent loss of conduction from atria to ventricles
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What is a bundle branch block?
Impaired electrical conduction in the right or left | branches or fascicles of the bundles of His
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Which out of right or left bundle branch block is more dangerous?
Left, right is benign and asymptomatic
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How is bundle branch block visible on an ECG?
RBBB and LBBB – Widening QRS complex > 120 msec Fascicle blockage (hemi-block) – Alterations in cardiac axis: posterior leads to LAD & anterior leads to RAD
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What clinical measurement of blood pressure qualifies as hypertension?
140/90 mmHg
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What daytime average measurement of BP qualifies as hypertension?
135/85 mmHg
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What does hypertension increase the risk of?
Stroke, heart disease, end organ damage
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What are the symptoms of hypertension?
Its asymptomatic
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Define myocardial infarction
An acute coronary syndrome resulting in cardiac tissue damage due to coronary artery blockage
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Define angina
Pain or discomfort typically radiating from the chest
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What are the 2 types of angina and how do they differ?
Stable- when chest pain is severe only after exertion or emotional stress Unstable- when chest pain is uncontrolled and arises even when at rest
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What is visible on an ECG of someone with MI?
ST segment elevation

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