Signs and Symptoms
Increased heart rate
What is Tachycardia?
____ causing blood pressure against the arteries to be too high.
What is hypertension?
This diet is recommended to promote heart health.
Low-Sodium diet
Listening to these 2 body systems to check for changes in the sounds.
What is auscultating the heart and lungs?
Pale, under-oxygenated skin
What is Pallor?
Insulin resistance or impaired insulin production.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This medication classification blocks the angiotensin-converting enzyme, resulting in vasodilation and lowers blood pressure.
What are ACE inhibitors?
Eliminating these addictive substances will promote heart health.
What is smoking, alcohol, and caffeine?
____ causing lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, and blurred vision.
What is hypotension?
This unhealthy habit is the cause of over 7 million deaths per year, according to the WHO.
What is smoking?
Patients are advised to rest to avoid this.
What is fatigue?
Putting the patient in this position will help promote Eupnea, appropriate chest expansion, and maintain adequate saturation levels.
What is the fowlers position?
The backflow of blood into the left ventricle causes a high pitched sound that can be auscultated upon assessment.
What is a Murmur?
These conditions occur when the heart does not develop correctly before birth.
What are congenital heart defects?
If a patient is experiencing heart failure, ____ should be restricted.
These three labs should be checked frequently to monitor Cardiovascular function.
What is Troponis, Creatine Kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase?
The forceful ejection of blood creates a “bounding”, forceful pulse that can be palpated throughout the peripheral arteries.
What is a water-hammer pulse?
This emergent condition is often asymptomatic until rupture, causing excessive bleeding.
What is an Aortic Aneurysm?
This surgery is recommended for patients with severe Aortic Regurgitation.
What is an Aortic valve repair or replacement?
Using compression stockings or devices will help prevent this.
Blood clots (Coronary thrombosis)