Red Flags
What is > 200SBP or >110DBP?
Heart sound heard w/ L side CHF or decompensation
What is S3?
This grade of compression is indicated for treating chronic venous insufficiency
What is 30-40mmHg?
Normal Ejection Fraction
What is >55%?
Landmark to auscultate the aortic valve
You should terminate the exercise test if you see this BP
What is >250SBP / >115DBP?
Dyspnea, cough, pulse alternans, cyanosis and increased RR
What is L side HF?
Common with diabetes and cause decreased distal pulses in the LE leading the hair loss.
What is PAD?
Pt's w/ an elevated BNP & NT-proBPN likely have this occuring
Landmark to auscultate the tricuspid valve
What is 4th L intercostal space at sternal border?
ST depression >1mm
What is myocardial ischemia?
Peripheral edema, ankle swelling, JVD and abdominal bloating
What is R side CHF?
You evaluate a wound on the lateral aspect of a pts ankle that is dry and they have hair loss of their distal leg. You suspect this pathology
What is PAD?
This ABI in a patient with chronic venous insufficiency is considered a contraindication for intermittent compression.
What is <0.8?
If heard indicates CAD, MI, aortic stenosis or chronic hypertension
What is S4 heart sound?
Uncontrolled HTN or arrhythmias are contraindications for this type of exercise
What is Resistance Training?
These 3 medications are contraindicated to take if diagnosed with CHF
What are anti-arrhythmias, Ca channel blockers and NSAIDs?
Borg scale rating to stay within during Phase 2 of cardiac rehab
You want to stay at least how many beats below HRmax when exercising a pt with a ICD
Landmark to auscultate the pulmonic valve
What is 2nd L intercostal space at sternal border?
> ___ cm is considered a medical emergency for aortic aneurysm
What is 5cm?
Weight gain/loss of 5lbs in 3 days, has to sleep in chair, S3 heart sound, SOB at rest
What is decompensation?
This pulmonary intervention is indicated for pts with CHF
What is inspiratory muscle training?
Post MI, you are limited to ___% of HRmax for 6weeks
What is 70%
The S2 heart sound reflects the closure of these valves
What are aortic and pulmonary?