Hypertension
This blood pressure reading defines stage 1 HTN
130-139 systolic
80-89 diastolic
A man may present with tv show type heart attack signs and symptoms, a woman will present with these symptoms that they most likely will not have
Pain in between shoulder blades, GI upset
A type of chest pain with exertion that is expected
Stable Angina
What would be the first nursing action with shock
NS start
Narrowing of the coronary arteries over time due to atherosclerosis
Loss of oxygen and nutrients to myocardial tissue because of diminished coronary blood flow
Class of medication commonly first line used
thiazide diuretics
Pathophysiology of cor pulmonale and which side it is associated with
Right sided, a lung condition that causes pulmonary hypertension
treat underlying issue
Pulse pressure is found by doing this
Subtracting systolic blood pressure by diastolic blood pressure
This vital sign change is an early indicator of hypo shock
Increased heart rate tachycardia
Patient education a nurse may teach
Smoking cessation
diet - low fat high fiber low cholesterol
weight control and daily checks
Hypertension presents with these symptoms prior to diagnsosi
None it is the silent killer
pink frothy sputum is associated with this side heart failure, what adventitious breath sounds may you hear?
Left side, course crackles, wheezes -
it is from increased pressure or permeability in the pulmonary capillaries
These fit into the DASH protocol
Leafy veggies, potassium, lean protein, LIMIT SODIUM
This hormone is released by the adrenal glands to promote sodium and water retention during
Aldosterone
Primary risk factor is associated with high levels of LDL
Hyperlipidemia
Lifestyle changes that reduce bp by lowering stress and improving heart rate
Exercise smoking cessation
What is fluid accumulation in the neck veins and what side is it asssociated with
JVD right
Labs and diagnostics associated with MI
Troponin, CK-MB, Myoglobin, ECG/EKG, stress test
Crystalloid solution commonly used for initial fluid resuscitation
NS or LRs
Diagnostic testing that uses contrast and xrays to identify blockages
Coronary angiography
this organ suffers long term damage from uncontrolled HTN
Kidneys can lead to nephropathy
Swelling in this area is a common early sign of right sided heart failure
feet and anklles
Term refers to pressure heart must overcome to eject blood during systole
Afterload
This often occurs seen in severe hypo shock when BP changes with postional moves
Orthostatic hypotension
CHest pain or discomfort when the heart muscle doesnt get enough oxygen
angina pectoris