Lab Values
This electrolyte has an effect on dysrhythmias
What is potassium
This type of medication treats fluid retention and swelling caused by congestive heart failure
What is a diuretic
Increased force of your blood moving against the walls of your arteries
What is hypertension/ high blood pressure
"It feels like there's an elephant sitting on my chest!"
What is chest discomfort
Cessation of this improves blood oxygen levels
What is smoking
Elevation indicates increased risk for coronary artery disease
What is cholesterol?
This medication can cause a dry, persistent cough
What is an ace inhibitor
This disorder is a build-up of fat and cholesterol in the blood that sticks to the inner walls of the arteries
What is coronary artery disease
Women are more likely to report this type of symptom than men
What is Indigestion/Heart burn
Doing this helps to control your weight and reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart
What is exercising
A decrease in this electrolyte can cause ventricular tachycardia
What is Magnesium
This class of medications end in -lol
What are Beta blockers
This is a lifelong condition which affects over 6 million Americans and refers to a number of conditions that can affect the way the heart works and/or its structure
What is heart failure
Puffiness caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues
What is edema
A deficit of this can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and heart attack
What is sleep
Elevation indicates myocardial injury or infarction
What is Troponin
This class of medications relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while also reducing the heart's workload
What are calcium channel blockers
This occurs when blood flow to the heart is suddenly cut off
What is myocardial infarction
"I can barely walk up stairs without feeling winded"
What is unexplained weakness/exhaustion
Limited saturated fats, high sodium foods, and added sugars
What is healthy dieting
elevations indicate possible brain, myocardial, skeletal muscle necrosis, or injury
What is creatinine Kinase (30-145)
This medication is used to treat heart failure along with other medications. It is also used to treat a certain type of irregular heartbeat (chronic atrial fibrillation).
What is Digoxin
This disorder refers to a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body.
What is Cardiomyopathy
A drop in blood pressure causes this upon standing because the heart isn't able to pump the way it should
What is dizziness/lightheadedness
Monitoring and managing this can decrease damage your blood vessels, as well as the nerves that control your heart and blood vessels
What is diabetes management