Cardiology Anatomy
Blood Flow through the Heart
Diseases and Disorders
EKG/Echo
Name it
100
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
100
Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
RT Ventricle
100
What disorder is caused by a sudden but temporary weakening of the heart muscle?
Broken Heart Syndrome
100
How many leads are used for an EKG?
12
100
What is number 4?
Aorta
200
Name the chambers of the heart
RA,RV,LA,LV
200
Which valve prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
Mitral(bicuspid) valve
200
What are 2 major causes of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Smoking and HTN
200
This lead is placed at the 4th intercostal space to the right of the sternum
V1
200
What is number 10?
Right Ventricle
300
The SA node is located in what chamber
Right Atrium
300
Blood flows from the Right Ventricle to the _____ to the pulmonary artery
Pulmonary Valve
300
What are 3 symptoms of a heart attack (MI)?
Chest pain/discomfort
upper body pain
SOB
cold sweat
HA
Fatigue
300
This lead is level with V5 at at midaxillary line (under the armpit)
V6
300
What is number 11?
IVC
400
What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
400
Blood flow starts at the ____ and enters the Right Atrium
Vena Cava
400
What are causes of Broken heart syndrome?
Emotional stress
physical stress
stress hormones
400
What type of machine is used for an Echocardiogram?
Ultrasound
400
What is number 6?
Pulmonary Veins
500
What is number 6?
Tricuspid valve
500
Which side of the heart is deoxygenated and which side is oxygenated?
Right- deoxygenated
Left- Oxygenated
500
What are some meds that heart conditions can be treated with?
Aspirin
ACE inhibitors
Beta- blockers
500
What type of study is this?
Echocardiogram
500
What is the blood flow through the heart?
Vena cava, RA, Tricuspid valve,RV,Pulm. Valve, Pulm Artery, Lungs,Pulm Veins, LA, Mitral Valve,LV,Aortic valve,Aorta, to the body