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care of patients with cardiac problems c37 med

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types of heart failure   left-sided (CHF), right-side, high output  
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Most heart failure beings with failure of the?   left ventricle  
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typical causes of left-sided heart (ventricular) failure   hypertensive, coronary artery and valvular disease of mitral or aortic valve.  
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indications of left ventricular failure (LVF)   decreased tissue perfusion from poor CO and pulmonary congestion from increased pressure in pulmonary vessels  
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Variations of left-sided heart failure   acute, chronic, mild, severe. systolic HF and diastolic HF  
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systolic HF (systolic ventricular dysfunction)   heart cannot contract forcefully enough during systole to eject adequate blood into circulation.  
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ejection fraction   percentage of blood ejected from heart during systole  
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diastolic heart failure (heart failure with preserved left ventricular function)   left ventricle cannot relax adequately during diastole.  
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right-sided heart (ventricular) failure causes   left ventricular failure, right ventricular MI, pulmonary hypertension.  
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right-sided heart failure   right ventricle cannot empty completely.  
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high-output heart failure   can occur when CO remains normal or above normal. Caused by increased metabolic needs or hyperkinetic conditions (septicemia (fever), anemia and hyperthyroidism). Not as common.  
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When CO is insufficient, ____ operate to improve CO   compensatory mechanisms  
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major compensatory mechanisms include:   sympathetic NS stimulation, Renin-angiotensin system activation, chemical responses, myocardial hypertrophy  
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most immediate compensatory mechinism   stimulation of sympathetic NS  
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afterload   the resistance against which the heart must pump  
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renin-angiotensin system activation occurs as a response to?   reduced blood flow to the kidneys, common in low-output states.  
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When endothelial cells are stretched what is secreted?   endothelin  
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myocardial hypertrophy   enlargement of myocardium, walls of heart thicken to provide more muscle mass, thus more forceful contractions increasing CO. oxygen supply is not as fast as growth of heart.  
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75% of the cases of HF are caused by   systemic hypertension.  
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Second most common cause of HF is   structural heart changes.  
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common risk factors/causes of HF   hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, substance abuse, valvular disease, congenital defects, cardiac infections and inflammations, dysrhythmias, diabetes, family history, hyperkinetic conditions (e.g. hyperthyroidism)  
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right sided HF in the absence of left-sided Hf is usually a result of   pulmonary problems  
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describe a cough related to HF   irritating, nocturnal and nonproductive. severe HF - expectorating frothy, pink-tinged sputum (sign of pulmonary edema)  
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exertional dyspnea   patient often stops previously tolerated levels of activity because of SOB  
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orthopnea   dyspnea in recumbent (lying flat) position  
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paroxystmal nocturnal dyspnea   sudden awakening with feeling of breathlessness 2 to 5 hours after fallin gasleep.  
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proportional pulse pressure   systolic bp - diastolic bp % systolic BP  
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impaired gas exchange expected outcomes   normal; pulmonary artery pressure, respiratory function, respiratory rate, ABGs and pH, oxygen saturation  
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decreased CO expected outcomes   normal; systolic/diastolic bp, apical pulse rate, ejection fraction, peripheral pulses, skin color, urine output, cognitive status  
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impaired gas exchange interventions   monitor respiratory rate, rhythm and quality q1-4h. auscultate breath sounds q4-8h, oxygen as ordered, high fowlers (if dyspnea), pillows under each arm. repositioning, cough deep break q2h.  
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mitral valve prolapse   occurs because valvular leaflets enlarge and prolapse into the left atrium during systole. usually benign but may progress to pronounced mitral regurgitation.  
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aortic stenosis   aortic valve orifice narrows and obstructs left ventricular outflow during systole.  
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expected outcomes for activity intolerance   balances activity/rest, uses naps to restore energy, recognizes limitations, organizes activities to conserve energy, adapts lifestyle to energy level, reports adequate endurance for activity.  
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key features of pulmonary edema   crackles, dyspnea at rest, disorientation, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, reduced urinary output, cough with frothy pink tinged sputum, premature ventricular contractions, dysrhthmia, anxiety restlessness, lethargy  
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after a mitral valve replaceent patients will be on what type of medication for the rest of their lives   anticoagulant, such as coumadin  
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infective endocardidits   infection of endocardium.  
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pericardial effusion   complication of pericardidis, when space between parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium fill with fluid. puts patient at risk for cardiac tamponade  
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cardiac tamponade   excessive fluid within the pericardial cavity, restricting diastolic ventricular filling and CO. symptoms: JVD, paradoxical pulse, decreased CO, muffled heart sounds, circulatory collapse  
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rheumatic carditis is a major indicator of   rheumatic fever  
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signs of rheumatic fever   tachycardia, cardiomegaly, new or changed murmur, pericardial friction rub, precordial pain, ecg changes (prolonged PR interval), indications of HF, evidence of strep infection  
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indications of streptococcal pharyngitis   moderate to high fever, abrupt onset of sore throat, reddened throat with exudate, enlarged and tender lympth nodes  
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classifications of cardiomyopahty   dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive and arrhythmogenic right ventricular  
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signs of heart transplant rejection   SOB, fatigure, fluid gain, abdominal bloating, new bradycardia, hypotension, atrial fibrillation or flutter, decreased activity tolerance, decreased ejection fraction (late sign)  
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