| 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 general 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 (it's the antidote for persantine) |
| Cardiac Enzymes | CK, CK-MB, Troponin |
| therapeutic measures for a cardiac patient | Exercise, smoking cessation, diet, oxygen, meds, antiembolism devices |
| Assess for this if the valve is involved in endocarditis | new murmur |
| treatment for endocarditis | ATB, antimicrobial's |
| The heart can't do this well with pericarditis | Expand |
| Typical chest pain with pericarditis | Increases with movement, inspiration, cough, etc |
| Auscultate for this with pericarditis | Pericardial friction rub |
| What causes a pericardial friction rub? | Pericardium and epicardium rubbing together due to inflammation |
| Treatment for pericarditis if too much fluid accumulates | Pericardiocentesis |
| Best medication for pericarditis pain | NSAIDs |
| Myocarditis usually follows this | a virus |
| Be cautious with this med when the patient has myocarditis | Digoxin (increased effects with myocarditis) |
| Symptoms of cardiomyopathy may mimic this disorder | CHF |
| Causes state of icnreased coagulation and increased risk of thrombophlebitis | Pregnancy, meds like contractptives, some blood disorders |
