A&P
Heart muscle
What is myocardium
Often caused by a heart attack, what is the problem that occurs when the heart lacks enough power to force the proper volume of blood through the circulatory system.
What is cardiogenic shock
Mnemonic for assessing chest pain
What is OPQRST
Nitrostat
What is the trade name for nitroglycerin
Implantable device that delivers an electrical impulse to regulate the heartbeat
What is a pacemaker
The volume of blood that passes through the heart in one minute and is the best measure of the output of the heart
What is cardiac output
Sudden onset of weakness, nausea and sweating, chest pain, shortness of breath, and pain/discomfort in lower jaw
What are signs and symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction
Chest pain that is short lived and is a warning sign of a possible future myocardial infarction
What is anginal pain
Recognition/activation of EMS, Immediate high-quality CPR, rapid defibrillation, basic and advanced EMS, ALS and post arrest care
What are the 5 links of the chain of survival
Used to enhance the pumping of the left ventricle in patients with severe heart failure or in patients who need a temporary boost due to an MI
What is left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
The body's main artery
What is the aorta
Disorganized ineffective quivering of the ventricles
What is ventricular fibrillation
O2, possible CPAP, patient sitting upright with legs dangling, nitroglycerin and rapid transport
What is treatment for congestive heart failure
The return of a pulse and effective blood flow to the body in a patient who previously was in cardiac arrest
What is ROSC
LA, RA, LL, RL, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
What is 12 lead EKC electrode placement
The volume of blood ejected with each ventricular contraction
What is stroke volume
Unusually slow beating of the heart, 60 beats/min or less
What is bradycardia
One of the first signs of shock
What is anxiety and restlessness
Definitive treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
What is defibrillation
Weakness in the wall of the aorta
What is an aortic aneurysm
The constant flow of oxygenated blood to the tissues
What is perfusion
A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia
What is acute coronary syndrome
Have you ever had a heart attack? Have you ever had heart problems? Do you have any risk factors for coronary artery disease?
What are questions to ask a patient with a cardiovascular emergency
Must be verbalized prior to defibrillating a patient
What is Clear!
Allows a cardiac muscle cell to contract spontaneously without a stimulus from a nerve source
What is automaticity