Signs & Symptoms
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces of tissue; (also known as "Swelling")
What is Edema
K
potassium
Black and white image using radiation to reveal pneumonia or fluid
What is a chest X-ray
A diuretic medication that acts rapidly for less responsive edema, and should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia
What is Furosemide (Lasix)
Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked, leading to damage or death of heart tissue
Heart Attack
Abdominal swelling caused by accumulation of fluid
What is Ascites?
Na
Sodium
This class of medications causes blood vessels to relax, lower blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.
What are ACE Inhibitors
The condition in which the sustained elevated blood pressure is greater than 140/90 mm Hg
What is Hypertension (HTN)
shakiness or trembling, sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, hunger
What is hypoglycemia
Cr
Creatinine
This imaging technique uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart
What is an Echocardiogram or "Echo"?
an anticoagulant medication that prevents blood clots by inhibiting the synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors
Coumadin
This is a condition in which blood flow in the coronary arteries is obstructed
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
throbbing, pounding, pulsating pain typically located on one side of the head but occur on both sides, moderate to severe in intensity
What is a migraine
WBC
White blood cell
sample of urine to be tested for bacteria
urinalysis, urine test
This cardiac medication requires careful monitoring of the patient's apical heart rate, a nursing assessment of listening to the apical heart rate for 1 minute before adminstering is required.
What is Digoxin
Occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted leading to brain damage
Stroke
sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
What is a stroke
Mg
Magnesium
INR
This key electrolyte is restricted in many CHF patients' diets.
What is Sodium (Na)
a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and other bodily functions
Parkinson disease