XI - The Heart Flashcards
The morphologic and clinical effects of this condition primarily result from progressive damming of blood within the pulmonary circulation. The left ventricle is hypertrophied and dilated, with secondary left atrial dilation. The lungs are heavy and boggy, with perivascular and interstitial transudate, alveolar septal edema, and intra-aleolar edema. Hemosiderin-laden macrophages are present.
Left sided heart failure(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
Hemosiderin laden macrophages are also called _______
Heart failure cells(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
This is usually the earliest and most significant compaint of patients in Left sided HF.
Dyspnea(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
Most common cause of right sided HF.
Left sided HF(TOPNOTCH)
This is a particularly dramatic form of breathlessness, awakening patients from sleeo with attacks of extreme dyspnea bordering on suffocation.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
Isolated right sided HF occuring in patients with intrinsic lung disease that result in chronic pulmonary hypertension.
Cor Pulmonale(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
Long standing severe right-sided HF leads to fibrosis of centrilobular areas, creating this condition.
Cardiac cirrhosis(TOPNOTCH)
The liver is increased in size and weight, a cut section reveals congested red centers of liver lobules surrounded bybpaler, sometimes fatty peripheral regions.
Nutmeg liver (CPC of the liver)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
Right-sided HF produces a tense, enlarged spleen, achieving weights of 300-500 grams. Sinusoidal dilation present.
Congestive splenomegaly(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 381
This is a hallmark of right sided HF.
Pedal and pretibial edema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 382
Generalized, massive edema is called ______.
Anasarca(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 382
Most congenital heart disease arise from faulty embryogenesis during what AOG?
3 - 8 weeks AOG(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 382
An abnormal communication between chambers of the heart or blood vessels.
Shunt(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 383
These a typically smooth-walled defects near the foramen ovale, usually without associated cardiac abnormalities. Accompanied by right atrial and ventricular dilation, right ventricular hypertrophy and dilation of the pulmonary artery.
Ostium secundum ASD(TOPNOTCH)
Reversal of blood flow through a prolonged (left-to-right shunt) due to pulmonary hypertension, yielding right-sided pressures that exceed those on the left side. This causes unoxygenated blood to go into circulation, causing cyanosis.
Eisenmenger syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 383
These occur at the lowest part of the atrial septum and can extend to the mitral and tricuspid valves. Abnormalities of the AV Valves are usually present, forming a cleft in the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve or septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve.
Ostium primum ASD(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 384
Incomplete closure of the ventricular septum leading to left-to-right shunting. The right ventricle is hypertrophied and often dilated. Diameter of pulmonary artery is increased because of the increased volume by the right ventricle.
Ventricular Septal Defect(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 385
This arises from the left pulmonary artery and joins the aorta just distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery.
Ductus arteriosus(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 385
In this condition, some of the oxygenated blood flowing from the left ventricle is shunted back to the lungs. Proximal pumonary arteries, left atrium and ventricle can become dilated.
Patent ductus arteriosus(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 385
The most common cause of cyanotic congenital heart disease. Heart is large and “boot shaped” as a result of right ventricular hypertrophy.
Tetralogy of Fallot(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 385
Components of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Pulmonary valve stenosisOverriding of aortaRight ventricular hypertrophyVentricular septal defect(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 386
It is a discordant connection of the ventricles to their vascular outflow. The defect is an abnormal formation of the truncal and aortopulmonary septa. Right ventricular hypertrophy becomes prominent, while the left ventricle becomes somewhat atrophic.
Transposition of the Great Arteries(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 386
Predominant manifestation of TGA?
Early cyanosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 387
Characterized by tubular narrowing of the aortic segment between the left subclavian artery and the ductus arteriosus. DA is usually patent and is the main source of blood to the distal aorta. RV is hypertrophied and dilated, pulmonary trunk is also dilated.
Preductal “infantile” coarctation of the aorta(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 387
Aorta is sharply constricted by a ridge of tissue at or just distal to the ligamentum arteriosum. Constricted segment is made of smooth muscle and elastic fibers that are continuous with the aortic media, and lined by thickened intima. Ductus arteriosus is closed. Proximally, the aortic arch and its vessels are dilated, LV is hypertrophic.
Postductal “adult” coarctation of the aorta(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 387
There is upper extremity hypertension, due to poor perfusion of the kidneys, but weak pulses and low blood pressure in the lower extremities. Claudication and coldness of the lower extremities also present. Enlarged intercostal and internal mammary arteries due to collateral circulation, seen as rib “notching” on xray.
Postductal coarctation of the aorta (without a PDA)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
Left-to-right or Right-to-Left shunt?Atrial septal defect
Left-to-right(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
Left-to-right or Right-to-Left shunt?TOF
Right-to-Left(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
Left-to-right or Right-to-Left shunt?VSD
Left-to-right(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
Left-to-right or Right-to-Left shunt?Eisenmenger syndrome
Right-to-Left (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
Left-to-right or Right-to-Left shunt?Transposition of great arteries
Right-to-Left(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
A condition wherein ischemia causes pain but is insufficient to lead to death of myocardium.
Angina pectoris(TOPNOTCH)
A condition wherein ischemia causes pain but is insufficient to lead to death of myocardium.
Angina pectoris(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
A condition wherein the severity or duration of ischemia is enough to cause cardiac muscle death.
Acute Myocardial Infarction(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
This refers to progressive cardiac decompensation (heart failure) following myocardial infarction.
Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
This can result from a lethal arrythmia following myocardial ischemia.
Sudden Cardiac Death(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 388
How many percent should the lumen of a blood vessel be obstructed for it to be symptomatic, in the setting of increased demand?
70-75% (critical stenosis)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 389
How many percent should the lumen of a blood vessel be obstructed for it to be symptomatic at rest?
90%(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 389
Episodic chest pain associated with exertion or some other form of increased myocardial oxygen demand. Pain described as crushing or squeezing substernal sensation which can radiate to left arm. Relieved by rest or vasodilators.
Stable angina(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 390