Question | Answer |
AP(Angina pectoris) is characterized by | thoracodynia(chest pain) resulting from myocardial ischemia(starvation of oxygen) |
The myocardial ischemia is commonly caused by | CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) |
The lumen is the | inside diameter of the artery |
The purpose of the coronary arteries is to | deliver oxygenated blood to the myocardium(muscle layer of the heart) |
When an embolus(floating clot) occludes(obstructs/infarcts) a coronary artery the resulting injury is called a | MI(Myocardial Infarction) |
If the ischemia is not corrected, death can occur to the myocardian called | myocardial necrosis |
Dx(diagnosis) of a MI(myocardial infarction) is made by | 1.EKG or ECG(ElectroCardioGram) 2.CPK-MB (cardiac isoenzymes)---blood test 3.Troponin levels)---blood test |
CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) is AKA | CHD(Coronary Heart Disease) causing stenosis(narrowing) |
The stenosis (narrowing) in CAD(Coronary Artery Disease)/ CHD(Coronary Heart Disease) is caused by | Atherosclerosis ----fatty plaque that forms on the lumen of the coronary arteries |
A MI(myocaridal Infarction) is commonly called a | "heart attack" or "coronary" |
The starvation of oxygenated blood to the myocardium is called | myocardial ischemia(starving) |
Risk factors for CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) include | 1.Heredity 2.Smoking 3.High fat diet(cholesterol, LDL(LowDensity Lipoproteins) & triglycerides 4.Sedentary Life style(obesity,little or no excerise);>40 inch waist for men,>35 inch waist for women 5.Over age 35 6.Poorly controlled stress |
#2 Risk Factors for CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) | 7.Chronic HTN(hypertension 8.DM(Diabetes Mellitus) 9.Elevated CRP(C-reative protein) |
Tx for CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) include | *.Stop smoking*.Lower Saturated fat in diet & increase HDL(HighDensityLipoproteins)/omega-3 fatty acids*.Regular exercise(walk) *.Antianginal drugs(coronary vasodilator increases diameter)*.Antihyperlipidemic(against excessive fat in blood |
Tx for CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) include cont. | *.Thrombolytics(breakup clots that occluded coronary arteries*Anticoagulants-prevent new thrombi forming*PTCA(Percutaneous Trans-luminalCoronaryAngioplasty*Coronary stents-prevent closure after angioplasty*CABG*EECP-EnhancedEsternalCounterPulsation |
CABG stands for | Coronary Artery Bypass Graph |
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graph commonly uses grafts harvested from the | saphenous veins or mammory arteries & used to bypass stenosed(narrowed)or occluded coronary arteries |
Types of CABG include | double, triple, quadruple, or quintuple by passes |
Common Signs & symptoms of MI(myocardium Infarction) or AP(Angina Pectorus) include | *Thoracodynia(chest pain)*Dypnea(difficult breathing*Pallor/paleness*N&V*Diaphoresis/profuse sweating*Weakness*Syncope/faint |
Best chance of surving a MI(myocardium infarction) depends on whether the infarct is resolved within | 90 minutes |
EECP -Enhanced External Counter Pulsation uses | inflatable cuffs on the lower extremities inflating & deflating in rhythm w/the heart to increase oxygenated blood flow to the coronary arteries & stimulate development of collarteral(extra) blood vessels |
CAD(Coronary Artery Disease) risk can also be reduced by | 1.Drinking tea daily(flavanoids) 2.Getting 300 MCG of folate/day(tomatoes, citrus,leafy greens, beans, grains) |
CHF(Congestive Heart Failure) is caused by a | weak pump |
There can be any combination of signs & symptoms or the victim may be | asymptomatic(No symptoms) |
An asymptpmatic MI is AKA | silent MI(myocardium infarction)/most dangerous because the victim has no reason to seek help |
STEMI times refers to the | time between a ST(stemi time) elevation MI(myocardium infarction) (EKG normal sinus rhythm(NSR) |
PTCA stands for | Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty |
Causes of CHF(Congestive Heart Failure) | *MI(myocardial infarction)*Myocardial atrophy from a sedentary life style/obesity*Valvular disease(valves are bad)*Chornic HTN(HyperTension/high blood pressure) |
Right sided CHF(Congestive Heart Failure) can cause | a.Pedal(feet & Ankles)edema b.Neck vein distention c.Hepatomegaly(enlargement of liver) |
Left sided CHF(Congestive Heart Failure)can cause | *dyspnea(difficult breath)or DOE(Dynpnea On Exertion from pulmonary edema(swelling) |
Tx for CHF/congestive heart failure includes | 1.Decrease Na(sodium) intake 2.Lanoxin(digoxin) 3.Diuretics(lasix) |
RHD (Rheumatic Heart Disease) is a | sequela(aftermath) of RF (Rheumatic Fever) can cause mitral stenosis |
RF (Rhuematic Fever) is an | autoimmune disease that occurs 1-6 weeks following a Group A streptococcal infection |
Mitral insufficiency is AKA | mitral regurgitation |
Mitral insufficiency can be caused by | MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse) |
Mitral insufficiency can range in severity from | asymptomatic to pulmonary edema(swelling) |
Tx for Mitral insufficiency includes | valvuloplasty (surgical repair of the mitral valve) |
Valvular (valve) Disorders include | 1.Mitral stenosis 2.Mitral insufficiency 3.AS (Aortic Stenosis) |
Mitral Stenosis occurs when the | bicuspid valve is narrow and the cusps become rigid and fuse together |
Due to the mitral stenosis the congested blood flow can cause | pulmonary edema(swelling), cyanosis(blue coloring), and thrombus(clot) formation |
Tx for mitral stenosis includes | valvuloplasty(surgical repair of the mitral valve) |
Signs & symptoms of RF(Rheumatic Fever) include | *pyrexia(fever)*arthritis & sometimes a rash |
RF (rheumatic fever) & RHD (rheumatic Heart Disease) can be prevented by prompt treatment of a streptococcal infection with | antibiotics |
Mitral insufficiency occurs when the | bicuspid valve is unable to close completely |
AS (Aortic Stenosis) is a | narrowing of the aortic semilunar valve |
AS (aortic stenosis) can lead to | inadequate blood flow to the brain causing syncopal (faint) episodes |
Tx for AS(aortic stenosis) includes | valvuloplasty(surgical repair of the bicuspid valve |
Vulvular defects can be detected with | cardiac ausculation(listening with a stethoscope) |
Blood regurgitation past an incomplete valve can create a sound that can be auscultated(listening w/ a stethoscope) is called a | bruit or murmur |
Dx of valvular defects is confirmed with | echocardiography, cardia catheterization or phonocardiography |
Complications of IE (Infectous endocarditis) include | emboli production & valve damage |
Tx for IE (Infectous Endocarditis) includes | antibiotic therapy |
Prophylactic (preventive) antibioltica are commonly prescribed for high risk patients before | surgery or dental procedures |
The primary cause of an aneurysm is | arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) |
An aneurysm has the possibility of | disecting (rupturing) and causing life threatening internal hemorrhage |
Tx for an aneurysm includes | aneurysmectomy (surgical removal of the aneurysm) and replacement with an artifical graft |
IE (Infectious Endocarditis) is a bacterial infection causing | inflammation of the endocardium(inner lining of the heart) |
Risk factors for IE (Infectious Endocarditis include | pre-existing heart disease and IV (IntraVenous) drug use |
Vasular (Blood Vessels) Diseases include | 1. an aneurysm 2.PAD(Peripheral Arterial Disease) 3.Thrombophlebitis 4.Varicose Veins(VV) 5.Hemorrhoids 6.Esophageal varices |
An aneurysm is an | asymptomatic (no symptomes) weak area in an arterial septum(wall) |
Aneurysms commonly occur in the | thoracic(chest) or adbominal aorta |
AAA stands for | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
PAD stands for | Peripheral Artery Disease |
PAD (peripheral artery disease) is commonly cause by | atheroscerosis (abnormal condition of hardening of the arteries) |
The arteries commonly affected by PAD (peripheral artery Disease) include the | femorals (thigh) & popliteals (back of knee) |
Signs & symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) include | a)Intermittent claudication (pain in leg when walking) b)thinning of skin on legs c)tactile(touch) coolness d)Absent or thready(weak) pulses |
Tx for PAD(peripheral artery disease) includes | preventing injury, anticoagulants, exercise and surgery |
Thrombophlebitis is an | inflammation of a vein(usually in lower leg) with the formation of a thrombus(clot) |
The thrombus can occlude(obstruct) a vein & cause | edema(swelling) |
A complication of thrombophlebitis is | embolism (floating clot) |
Tx for thrombophlebitis includes | anticoagulants, antibiotics, and rest |
DVT stands for | Deep Vein Thromosis /legs |
Prevention of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) includes | a)Proper hydration b)Ambulation (risk increases 30% on long airline flights) |
Varicose Veins (VV) are | superficial swollen, twisted, knotty, veins (varicosities) of the legs |
Varicose Veins(VV) are commonly caused by | a)Standing or sitting for long periods of time without moving b)crossing legs c)pregnancy d)heredity e)obesity |
Tx for VV (varicose veins) include | a)Compression therapy(TED or Jobst hose b)ligation(tying) and stripping(removing) c)Sclerotherapy(injected chemical causing the vein to close) d)Radiofrequency ablation(vein colapse) e)Laser therapy ablation |
Hemorrhoids are | varicous veins of the anus & rectum |
Hemorrhoids can cause | pain, pruritus(itching) and bleeding |
Causes of hemorrhoids include | *chronic constipation and pregnancy |
Tx for hemorrhoids includes | a)Anti-inflammatory creams, wipes & suppositories(Preparation H) b)Hemorrhoidectomy(surgical removal of a hemorrhoid) |
Esophageal varices are | varicose veins of the esophagus can be caused by cirrhosis (degeneration) of the liver |
Esophageal varices can cause | fatal hemorrhages to occur |
Tx for Esophageal varices involves | injection of a sclerosing solution into the varices to harden the veins called ENDOSCOPIC SCLEROTHERAPY |
HTN--HyperTensioN refers to | chronic(persistant/recurring) high blood pressure |
HTN(HyperTensioN) is usually | asymotomatic (the "SILENT KILLER") |
Damage caused by HTN(HyperTensioN) includes | a)CHF (congestive heart failure) b)MI (myocardial Infarction) c)Renal(kidney) damage d)CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) AKA "a stroke" |
HTN (HyperTensioN) of unknown cause is called | 1)essential hypertension or 2)idiopathic hypertension (unknown) or 3)primary hypertension |
HTN (HyperTensioN) can usually be controlled with | a)proper diet/low LDLs(LowDensity Lipoproteins) high HDLs(High Density lipoproteins/good cholestrl) low in Na(sodium).b)RegularExercise c)Stress Management d)Elimination of caffeine(coffee,tea,soda) nicotine,alcohol(ETOH) e)Antihypertensive medication |
DASH stands for | Diatary Approaches to Stop Hypertension |
Shock is | any condition that reduces the heart's ability to pump(circulate) blood |
Types of shock include | Hypovolemic shock*Neurogenic shock* Anaphylactic shock *Cardiogenic shock*Septic Shock |
Hypovolemic Shock is caused by | fluid volume loss which can be caused by hemorrhage or dehydration(vomiting,diarrhea, diaphoresis/profuse sweating, severe burns) |
Neurogenic shock is caused by | generalized vasodilation(increased diameter of the blood vessels) which can be caused by drugs(poisons), anesthesia, and brain or spinal cord injury |
Anaphylactic shock is caused by an | exaggerated allergic response |
Cardiogenic shock is caused by | extensive damage to the myocardiam(muscle layer of the heart) |
Septic shock is caused by | one infection after another |