Anatomy Under Pressure
This valve prevents backflow from the left ventricle into the left atrium.
what is the Mitral (bicuspid) valve?
after the right Ventricle, blood flows into this vessel
chest pain relieved by rest
what is STABLE angina?
patient's systolic blood pressure is below 100 mgHg.
What is a contraindicator for Nitro?
true or false. nitro is safe to give to all chest pain patients
False
What is the Right Ventricle?
This is the first chamber to receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
left atrium
what is Dependent Edema?
this medication is commonly given to patients with chest pain to prevent blood clots from forming or getting bigger.
what is Aspirin?
name the chain of survival. according to AHA
recognition, CPR, defibrillation, EMS care (ALS), post-arrest care, and recovery
This Artery supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
What is the coronary arteries?
this the first chamber to receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.
what is the left atrium?
hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sound/
what is Cardiac Tamponade?
First priority to a 72 y/o pt, with chest pain, bp 78/40, HR 130, altered mental status, cool/clammy.
oxygen + rapid transportation
This was the number 1 cause of death in America. According to the CDC.
what is Heart Diseases
This structure separates the right and left side of the heart
what is the Septum?
after the left ventricle, blood enters this structure
what is the Aorta?
The inner layer of the Aorta become separated.
what is Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm?
This step is important before pressing the shock button on an AED.
make sure everyone is CLEAR of the patient.
Stuart's Car make and model.
he will tell you.
This valve lies between the right atrium and right ventricle
Tricuspid valve
Correct order of flow:
Deoxygenated blood returns from the body via the superior/inferior vena cava into the right atrium, passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, and is pumped through the pulmonary valve to the lungs via the pulmonary artery. Oxygenated blood returns via pulmonary veins to the left atrium, passes through the mitral valve to the left ventricle, and is pumped through the aortic valve to the aorta for systemic circulation.
a disorder in which calcium and cholesterol build up and form a plaque inside the walls of blood vessels, obstructing blood flow and interfering with the vessels’ ability to dilate or contract
What is Atherosclerosis?
How long till you give a patient a 4th dose of nitro?
NEVER
they have the answer