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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aortic valve stenosis | "Classic triad" - SAD syncope, angina, dyspnea (exertional) |
| aortic valve regurgitation | Decreased CO, CHF, hypertrophied/dilated left ventricle |
| mitral valve prolapse | atypical chest pain Does NOT respond to anti-anginal. |
| mitral valve regurgitation | Decreased CO, CHF, hypertrophied/dilated left atrium. eventually leads to HF. |
| mitral valve stenosis | left atrium hypertrophy. pulmonary congestion/increased pressures |
| Endo-myocardial biopsy | infinitive diagnosis or pericarditis? |
| nursing interventions for pericarditis | high fowlers/tripod positioning, O2, pain, educate. |
| Colchicine | What is used for recurrent pericarditis? It also is used in combination with NSAIDs. |
| NSAIDs indomethacin, aspirin, ibuprofen, ketorolac | hallmark treatment for pericarditis |
| ESR, CRP | general inflammatory markers |
| pericarditis | diffuse ST elevation is found in? |
| CPR | What should be taught to patient and family regarding hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy?? |
| dilated cardiomyopathy | Blood flow stagnates and puts patient at risk for clots/stroke. |
| anticoagulants | What drug therapy is used for dilated cardiomyopathy? |
| biological valve replacement | What valve replacement does NOT require anticoagulation therapy? |
| mechanical valve replacement | What valve replacement does require anticoagulation therapy? |
| stay hydrated, regular exercise, avoid caffeine | Patient teaching for mitral valve prolapse. |
| dyspnea on exertion | Primary symptom of mitral valve stenosis |