A | B |
Signs of dysrhythmias | Dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness |
Vitals needed for orthostatic vital signs | BP and HR |
Signs of decreased arterial blood flow | Decreased hair distribution to an area, thick, brittle nails, dry skin |
Place patient this way for checking JVD | 45-90 degree angle |
Two valve problems leading to murmurs | Prolapse and Stenosis |
Clubbing signals this | Long standing pulmonary condition |
Check LV function with this test | Echo |
Patient is not to have this prior to a persantine stress test | Aminophylline |
Cardiac Enzymes | CK, CK-MB, Myoglobin, Troponin |
Therapeutic measures for a cardiac patient | Exercise, Smoking cessation, diet, oxygen, meds, antiembolism devices |