Cardio
Prolonged PT is due to
dysfunction in coagulation factors
signs of acute myocardial infarction (MI)
severe crushing chest pain
profuse sweating
diaphoresis
Levine's sign
hallmark symptom of angina pectoris
chest pain relieved by rest or NTG
what is a backward effect of right ventricular failure
ascites
Most serious coronary event
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
varicosity
abnormally dilated superficial vein
definition of Ventricular Fibrillation
rapid and uncoordinated quivering of the ventricles
what patients are at risk for silent MI
those with underlying conditions that contribute to CAD
in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy the heart muscle is...
enlarged
hypotension in anemia is due to
low blood volume
primary risk factor for DVT based on Virchow's Triad
immobility or reduced mobility
A stress test is done to ....
evaluate CAD during physical exertion
most significant sign of Left Ventricular dysfunction
crackles in the lungs
A hallmark symptom of heart failure
orthopnea
most common cause of anemia worldwide
iron deficiency
risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
high LDL cholesterol
physical inactivity
poor diet
age
Difference between Heart Failure (HF) and MI
HF is a chronic condition characterized by the hearts inability to pump effectively
Heart attack is an acute event caused by the rupture of atherosclerotic plaque
definition of dysrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm or irregular heartbeat
how do you reduce risk of endocarditis
proper dental hygiene
avoid IV drug use
symptoms of low iron
hair loss and ice craving (PICA)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) allows:
new routes for blood flow around occlusion
multiple bypasses at one time
tx for angina pectoris and MI
What lab result would be elevated in an MI
cardiac troponin
right sided HF d/t underlying pulmonary disease
Cor Pulmonale
Classic sign of Right Ventricular Failure caused by venous congestion in the body
JVD, jugular venous distension
definition of anemia
decreased hemoglobin concentration