Anatomy and Physiology
"Arrhythmia" also goes by this name.
What is dysrhythmia?
Explain the primary difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem, while heart attack is a mechanical problem.
This term is given to a fast heart rate.
What is tachycardia.
This disorder involves plaque building up in the coronary arteries.
What is atherosclerosis?
This type of heart attack tends to be more severe/dangerous as it affects primarily the lower chambers of the heart.
What is a STEMI (S-T Elevation Myocardial Infarction)?
Pressure, squeezing, fullness, shortness of breath, nausea and sweating.
What are signs/symptoms of a heart attack?
This term is given to a slow heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
This is the term given to chest pain that subsides with rest..
What is angina pectoris?
Describe the main concepts involved in performing Pit Crew CPR.
BLS Triangle (chest compressions, defibrillator, airway) is key
Add-ons (e.g., recording, CPR coach, IV/medications, team dynamics (including team leader)
stop smoking, lose weight, eat healthy, and exercise
What are ways to reduce Coronary Artery Disease?
This term refers to the heart contracting.
What is systole?
What does ROSC mean?
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation
These are the 2 arrhythmias which may be successfully converted by the use if an AED.
What is 1) ventricular fibrillation and 2) pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
This is the term given to tissues that are deprived of oxygen leading to damage.
What is ischemia?
This is the year and city where 6 cardiologists met to establish the American Heart Association.
1924, Chicago