Key terms
Characterized by the by a difference of 10mm Hg or more between the first Korotkoff sound heard during expiration and the first sound heard during inspiration.
What is Pulsus Paradoxus
Relieves chest pain by dilating the coronary arteries
What is nitroglycerin.
A modifiable risk factor for CAD
What is smoking.
This complication occurs from thrombi in the right ventricle of the heart
What is a pulmonary embolism.
This Syndrome is most common in young women and is characterized by periodic constriction of the arteries in the extremities.
What is Raynaud Syndrome.
Three factors that lead to the formation of a thrombus.
What is Virchow triad.
Reduces the heart rate and decreases the consumption of oxygen by the myocardium. Helps to prevent angina.
What are Beta-Adrenergic Blockers.
A non-modifiable risk factor for CAD
What is age
The use of antiembolism stockings will help prevent this complication
What is venous thrombosis.
Thrombophlebitis is characterized by
What is inflammation of a vein accompanied by a clot formation (thrombus).
A condition where leg pain or cramping occurs during exercise or walking and is relieved by rest.
What is Intermittent claudication.
Given for MI prevention by inhibiting platelet aggregation and clotting
What are anticoagulants.
Is the loss of elasticity of the arteries that accompanies aging
What is arteriosclerosis.
This is a bulging of the heart affected by an MI
What is an aneurysm.
This is a condition of the venous system characterized by dilated, tortious veins (veins that are twisted, dilated, and elongated, and have lost their normal structure and shape).
What are varicose veins.
Occurs when 40% of the left ventricle has lost its ability to pump effectively.
What is Cardiogenic Shock
Inhibit the manufacture of of cholesterol
What are statins.
This theory suggests that a prior infection with this bacterium that causes respiratory illness is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis.
What is c. pneumoniae.
In this arrythmia, the ventricles do not contract effectively and there is no cardiac output.
What is ventricular fibrillation
In this disease there is a reduction of blood flow of oxygenated blood to the lower limbs.
What is Peripheral arterial disease.
A life-threatening condition where fluid builds up in the sac surrounding the heart (pericardium), causing pressure that prevents the heart from properly pumping blood due to compression, leading to decreased cardiac output and potential shock.
What is Cardiac tamponade
Decreases the workload of the heart by promoting the excretion of sodium and water
What are diuretics.
A condition in which the lumen of the arteries fills with fatty deposits called plaque.
What is atherosclerosis.
This complication results when the papillary muscles are involved and mitral regurgitation may occur
What is mitral insufficiency.
As peripheral artery disease worsens, some individuals may develop open sores or infection on the lower extremities that do not heal. This is referred as?
What is critical limb ischemia