Perfusion
When stroke volume decreases, which of the following could maintain cardiac output?
Increased Heart rate
A partial obstruction in a coronary artery will likely cause
angina
arteriosclerosis specifically refers to
loss of elasticity and obstruction in small arteries
most likely to cause left-sided congestive heart failure
Uncontrolled essential hypertension
What causes numbness and tingling in the fingers of individuals with untreated pernicious anemia?
Vitamin b12 deficit leading to peripherial nerve demyelination
improves venous return to the heart during strenuous exercise
Contractions and relaxations of skeletal muscles
Chest pain radiating to left arm, back or neck. Pallor, rapid week pulse.
early signs or symptoms of myocardial infarction
Smoking, Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, Diabetes Mellutis, Hyperlipidemia
modifiable factor that increases the risk for atherosclerosis
Edematous feet, ascites, heptomegly
Signs of Right sided CHF
Early general signs of anemia
Pallor, dyspnea, and fatique
Which of the following is a result of increased secretion of epinephrine
Increased heart rate and force of contraction
Atherosclerosis involving an attached thrombus
most common cause of a myocardial infarction
Varicose ulcers may develop and be slow to heal because
Edema reducing arterial blood supply to legs
Sign of aortic stenosis
a heart murmur
Increased blood volume results in
Polycythemia Vera
preload refers
Volume of venous return
Cardiac Arrhythmias and fibrillation
most common cause of death immediately following a myocardial infarction
Delayed healing in the elderly is attributed to
In adequate circulation, High risk of infections and reduced mitosis
Rheumatic heart disease usually manifests in later years as
Cardiac arrythmias and heart murmers
Microcytic and hypochromic erythrocytes are commonly found as a result of
Iron defeciency anemia
Pacemaker of the Heart
SA Node
The cessation of all cardiac function
Cardiac Arrest
Decreased perfusion to the extremities results in
Paresthesia (numbness, decrease sensation)
A friction rub is associated with
Pericarditis
A tear in the intimal lining, whaich allows for blood to flow between layers of the aortic wall
Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm