EKG
SA node to AV node to Bundle of HIS to perkinjie fibers
What is normal pathway of electrical conduction
High_______ cholesterol and low ____________ cholesterol may increase risk of CAD
What is high LDL and low HDL
This type/classification of medication is given to patients in SVT to control the rate
What is Ca+ channel blocker
Complication of HF patients that causes pink frothy sputum
What is pulmonary edema?
Imbalance of this electrolyte can greatly effect treatment of cardiomyopathy
What is Na+
Normal inherent pacermaker of the heart
What is the SA node
Diagnostic lab value for an MI
What is troponin
Common medication to decrease both HR and contractility of the heart
What is a beta blocker
Patients experiencing both HF and renal failure are at risk for this type of preload
What is increased preload?
Left midclavicular line at 5th intercostal space
What is where to palpate PMI? OR where to auscultate mitral valve?
This segment will elevate with a STEMI
What is the ST segment
Increasing coronary demand and decreasing supply can result in this
What is ischemia
"Prils" cause vasodilation, diuresis and decreased afterload
What is an ACE inhibitor
This condition may result in ventricular dilation and low stroke volumes
What is dilated cardiomyopathy
JVD, dependent edema, ascites and weight gain
What are signs of right sided heart failure?
Early depolarization of the ventricle
What is a PVC
Increasing age, race, family hx and gender are examples of this
What are nonmodifiable risk factors
Toxicity of this medication can cause vision changes
What is digoxin?
Cause of an increased BNP
What is fluid overload/stretching of ventricles?
Systolic EF</= 40%
What is HFrEF (HF reduced EF)
Ventricular depolarization through ventrcular repolarization
What is QRST or QT segment
MONA
What are interventions for Angina?
Side effect of this med causes throbbing head ache and dizziness
What is NTG?
Upright patient position with legs dangling over side of the bed
What is patient position for pulmonary edema
Assessment criteria necessary before administering a loop diuretic
What are BP or K+ level