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CRDIOVSCLRSYSTEM

for ma'am C's HA subject <3

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Functions of Cardiovascular System Carry life Sustaining oxygen and nutrients to the blood Remove metabolic waste products from blood Delivers the hormones from one part of the body to another.
Hypertension Consistent elevation of systolic arterial BP
Patient Health Assessment Levine's sign-sign for chest pain
History of present illness Chest Pain. Nausea or vomiting. Dyspnea. Edema. Palpitation. Syncope. Cough and Hemoptysis. Nocturia. Cyanosis. Extreme pain or paresthesia.
Common concerning symptoms Chest pain, Palpitation, Shortness of breath, Edema, Fainting (dizziness).
Past Health History Risk Factors: Age. Heredity. Gender. Race. Tobacco use. Elevated Cholesterol. Hypertension. Physical Inactivity. Obesity. Diabetes Mellitus. Past surgeries CABG. Valvular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgeries.
Pulse sites Radial, temporal, carotid, apical, Radial pulse, Brachial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis.
Normal of pulse newborn 120-160 bpm
Hypovolemia/dehydration Loss of blood from the vascular system increases the pulse rate.
Stress increases the rate as well as the force of the heartbeat.
Position When the person is upright, the heart rate is usually faster than when lying do
Factors affecting pulse Age: As age increases, the pulse rate gradually decreases overall. Sex: After puberty, the average male's pulse rate is slightly lower than the female's. Exercise: Pulse rate increases with activity. Fever: Pulse rate increases with elevated body temp
Created by: Jon Anderson
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