Core Heart Anatomy & Basic Function
This region on the anterior chest wall overlies the heart and part of the stomach.
the pericordium
This medical abbreviation stands for shortness of breath.
SOB (dyspnea)
A capillary refill time of less than this number of seconds is considered normal.
what is 2 seconds
This part of the stethoscope is used for listening to S1 and S2.
what is the diaphragm
These are described as small oval clumps of lymphatic tissue located at intervals along vessels
what are lymph nodes
These are the two phases of the heart cycle, describing when it is filling and when it is pumping.
What are diastole (filling) and systole (pumping)?
A patient needing to use multiple pillows or sleeping in a chair to breathe is experiencing this symptom.
orthopnea
This is the approximate normal pulse pressure in mmHg.
40 mmHg
The "lub" sound, or S1, signals the beginning of this cardiac phase.
what is systole
This classic symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) causes ischemic muscle pain in the legs with exercise that resolves with rest
what is intermittent claudication
This valve is found between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
mitral valve
Waking up from sleep feeling suddenly short of breath, often a sign of worsening heart failure, is known as this.
what is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
This type of edema leaves an indentation after pressure is applied.
what is pitting edema
The Aortic area for auscultation is located at this specific intercostal space on the right.
what is the 2nd right intercostal space
Besides anterior (pectoral) and subscapular (posterior), this specific lymph node in the arm is mentioned for palpation
What is the epitrochlear node?
This outer layer of the heart is responsible for protection and can be inflamed in pericarditis.
pericardium
Asking "Have you tried anything to make improve the pain?" addresses this component of the OPQRSTU pain assessment
what is palliative
This condition is defined as the difference between the apical pulse and the radial pulse.
what is pulse deficit
This extra heart sound, known as a ventricular gallop, occurs after S2.
what is s3
This type of peripheral edema, unlike pitting edema, is characterized by thickened skin and no pitting
what is lymphedema
An oxygen deficiency in the myocardium, often causing chest pain, is known by this term.
ischemia
When evaluating chest pain, these two specific cardiovascular conditions must be ruled out as potential causes.
what are angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
If the apical impulse is not previously detected, the patient should be placed in this position to facilitate palpation.
what is left lateral decubitus
This extra heart sound, an atrial gallop, occurs immediately before S1 and can be an indicator of coronary artery disease.
what is s4
This diagnostic test, whose name should be recognized in association with Peripheral Vascular Disease, often involves comparing blood pressure measurements in the ankle and the arm
What is the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)?