Anatomy
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
Which vessels carry blood TO the heart (also have valves)?
Veins
What are the names of the top number and bottom number in BP readings?
Top: Systolic. Bottom: Diastolic
What is a Heart Attack
Myocardial Infarction
What is the largest blood vessel?
Aorta
What are the 2 upper chambers called?
Atria (right and left)
Which vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart?
Arteries
What is a heart rate greater than 100 bpm called?
Tachycardia
Swollen feet and ankles due to fluid accumulation
Edema
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac muscle
What are the 2 lower chambers called?
Ventricle (right and left)
The largest veins that bring oxygen poor blood back to the heart.
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
What is a heart rate lower than 60 bpm called?
Bradycardia
Inability of the heart to pump sufficient amounts of blood.
Congestive Heart Failure
Death of a tissue
necrosis
What is the muscular wall that separates the heart into right and left sides?
The septum
What is the purpose of the valves of the heart?
To ensure that blood flows in one direction through the heart and to prevent backflow.
Procedure that records the electrical activity of the heart
EKG/ or electrocardiogram
Excessive fluid in the lungs
Pulmonary edema
Should be given if it is suspected someone is having a heart attack
Aspirin
What are the 3 layers of the heart?
Pericardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
What is the rhythm called when there is the absence of cardiac electrical activity?
Asystole
A patient who has an LVAD will have no ______
pulse
Restoration of a pulse after cardiac arrest
Return of spontaneous circulation
Medicine Used in Angina Pectoris and causes arteries to dilate
Nitrate drugs