Cardiac Anatomy
How many chambers are in the heart
4
Disease occurs when arteries become narrowed, thickened, or hardened.
Coronary Artery Disease
CAD
Chest pain, Diaphoresis, Jaw pain, pain that radiates to arm
Myocardial Infarction
MI
Name two signs/symptoms of hypertension
Headache
Blurred Vision
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
Nosebleed
Travels away from the heart with oxygenated blood
Arteries
Name the layers of the heart
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Changes to the muscular layer of the heart making it pump less effectively.
Cardiomyopathy
Fatigue, Lower extremity swelling, Dyspnea, Orthopnea, weakness
Cardiomyopathy
Name the condition caused by a blood clot that causes aphasia and hemiparesis
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke
Travels towards the heart with deoxygenated blood
Veins
How many valves are in the heart?
4
A condition where the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen is called?
Ischemia
Neck vein distention, lower extremity swelling, Tachycardia, Orthopnea, Productive cough with frothy white sputum
Left sided Congestive heart failure
Left sided CHF
Called the silent killer
Hypertension
What are the two largest veins called
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
SVC/IVC
What is the name of the muscle of the heart that divides it into left and right
Septum
Occurs from regurgitation or backflow back into chamber
Heart valve disease
Dyspnea, Chest pain, Cyanosis
Pulmonary Edema
PE
A clot that has traveled to the lungs is called
Pulmonary Embolism
Arteries that provide nutrients and oxygen to the heart
Coronary Arteries
Which side of the heart receives oxygen rich blood from the lungs?
Left
Occurs when the heart is unable to pump effectively. Can effect left or right side.
Congestive heart failure
Lower extremity swelling, Palpitations, Chest pain, Abdominal swelling, Cough, Weight gain
Heart Valve Disease
A blood clot formed in the veins of the legs, pelvis, or arms. Does not travel
Deep vein thrombosis
DVT
Oxygenated