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Pathophysiology 4 - Cardiovascular system

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what is blood   connective tissue that circulates the body  
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what are the three functions of blood   - transport - protection - regulation  
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what does the blood transport   - gases - nutrients - wastes - hormones  
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what does the blood regulate   - temperature - pH - fluid volume  
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how does the blood protect   - protects against blood loss - protects against infection  
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there are two components of blood   plasma (liquid components) and formed elements (solid components)  
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what are the formed elements of blood   - red blood cells (erythrocytes) - white blood cells (leukocytes) - platelets  
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majority of plasma proteins are   albumin  
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name the plasma proteins   - albumin - globulins - fibrinogen  
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describe erythrocytes   - transport gases - biconcave discs - anucleic - no organelles - have hemoglobin - synthesized in bone marrow  
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what are the function of platelets   - assists in blood clotting - releases chemical messengers  
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what is homeostasis   - the stoppage of blood flow  
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list the three stages of homeostasis   1) vascular constriction 2) formation of the platelet plug 3) Blood coagulation  
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function of aspirin/clopidogrel   - platelet aggregation inhibitors - prevent clot formation  
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list three diseases that ASA and Plavix help treat   - Peripheral artery disease - strokes - myocardial infarctions  
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a primary blood disorder   the problem starts within the blood  
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a secondary blood disorders   the cause agent is not with the blood  
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describe qualitative   cell abnormalities of plasma factor dysfunction  
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describe quantitative   increase/decreased cell production/destruction  
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define anemia   when there is a decrease in oxygen carrying capacity resulting in decreased oxygen to body tissue. it can be from insufficient erythrocytes of decreased hemoglobin  
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etiology/mechanisms of anemia   - blood loss - decreased RBC production - increased RBC destruction - deficiency anemias  
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(name at lease 5) clinical manifestations of anemia   - tiredness - weakness - pale skin - rapid/irregular heart beat - dyspnea - dizziness - lightheadedness - headaches - chest pain - cold hands/feet  
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causes of acute anemia   - surgery - cuts - trauma  
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causes of chronic anemia   - internal bleeding (ulcer) - menstrual issues - chronic infection (AIDS, Cancer, Autoimmune) - inflammation  
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cause of aplastic anemia   ~ 50% is idiopathic -when bone marrow fails to produce RBCs  
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labs that would help identify chronic anemia   - mild anemia - high ferritin - low reticulocytes - low TIBC - low transferrin  
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list a couple causes of hemolytic anemia   - infections - drugs - cancers - autoimmune  
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define normochromatic   normal color of RBCs  
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define hypochromatic   decreased color of RBCs  
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define normocytic   normal RBC size  
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define microcytic   small RBC size  
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define macrocytic   large RBC size  
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why is RBC size and shape important   it gives us information about cause of anemia  
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what is transferrin   - transports iron in blood - measured with Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)  
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TIBC   Total Iron Binding Capacity  
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etiology of sickle cell anemia   - point mutation (recessive trait) - causes abnormal Hemoglobin S (HbS)  
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heterozygous sickle cell   sickle cell trait  
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homozygous sickle cell   sickle cell disease  
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mechanism of sickle cell anemia   - cells become sickled with deoxygenation - increases RBC adhesiveness and adherence  
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clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia   - blood vessel occlusion - ulcer formation (due to lack of blood flow and ischemia) - **acute chest syndrome** - functional asplenia - hyperbilirubinemia (causing jaundice and gall stones)  
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the leading cause of hospitalization for those with sickle cell anemia   acute chest syndrome  
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symptoms and other clinical presentations related to acute chest syndrome   - atypical pneumonia - pulmonary infarction - dyspnea - chest pain - cough  
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how is sickle cell anemia diagnosed   - hemoglobin electrophoresis - all other hemoglobinopathies are done at birth  
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treatment for sickle cell anemia   - no known treatment - focused on preventing sickling episodes - goal is symptom management  
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describe the treatment for sickle cell symptoms   - immunization is key - hydroxyurea (medication) to promote synthesis of more HbF and less HbS  
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etiology for Thalassemia   - inherited - two types ------ alpha Thalassemia (mostly Asian) ------ beta Thalassemia (mostly Mediterranean European)  
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what is Beta Thalassemia   the deficiency is in the Beta chain  
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what is Alpha Thalassemia   the deficiency is in the alpha chain  
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heterozygous thalassemia   thalassemia minor ---- normal hemoglobin synthesis ---- prevents severe anemia  
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the mechanisms of thalassemia   - increase in erythropoietin secretion - hypochromic and microcytic anemia - decreased synthesis of affected chain - accumulation of affected globulin chain  
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clinical manifestations of thalassemia   - severe growth retardation (if left untreated) - hyperplasia of bone marrow (impairs bone growth) - splenomegaly - osteoporosis - osteopenia - hepatomegaly  
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treatment(s) of thalassemia   - blood transfusions early in life and regularly throughout life (iron overload is a complication of this) - iron chelation therapy (reduces iron overload)  
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how do you treat chronic inflammation anemia   - underlying disease - erythropoietin therapy - iron supplements - blood transfusions  
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etiology/mechanisms of iron deficiency anemia   - loss of iron (through bleeding, chronic or acute, most common cause world wide) - increased demand (pregnancy) - iron deficient diets - chronic blood loss (most common in developed world)  
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chronic blood loss is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in the developed world. list at lease 3 causes of this type of anemia   - menses - GI bleed - hemorrhoids - vascular lesion - intestinal polyps - cancer  
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clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia   - impaired oxygen transport - fatigue - palpitations - angina - tachycardia - brittle hair/nails - sores in mouth - pica (ice/dirt)  
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how to diagnose iron deficiency anemia   - (on CBC) decrease in hemoglobin - (on CBC) decrease in Hematocrit - decrease in iron stores/serum iron/(most specifically) ferrin levels - increase in total iron binding capacity (TIBC)  
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treatment for iron deficiency anemia   - prevention is key - 0-1 year old ---- avoid cows milk ---- iron fortified diet - 1(+) years ----- iron rich foods and supplements ----- treating chronic blood loss  
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metablastic anemias   vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies  
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etiology of B12 deficiency   - B12 and folic acid deficiency (slowly develops, dietary deficiency is rare) - lack of interinsic factor (possibly autoimmune, neoplasms, gastrectomy/ileal resection)  
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what is pernicous anemia   anemia caused by lack of intrinsic factor (produced in stomach)  
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what is the mechanism for B12/folic acid anemia   enlarged RBCs (megaloblastic anemia)  
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what are some clinical presentations of b12/folic acid anemia   - moderate-severe anemia - mild jaundice - neurological changes (like peripheral neuropathy, confusion, dementia) - myelin breakdown  
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how is b12/folic acid anemia diagnosed   - elevated MCV, yet normal MCHC - low serum B12 - schillint test mesure  
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treatment for B12 anemia   - B12 injections for life - high doses orally  
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why is folic acid important for life   required for DNA and RBC maturation  
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how can folic acid be obtained   - found in vegetables, fruit, cereal, meat - absorbed in the intestine - also lost in cooking  
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what is the most common cause of folic acid anemia   - malnutrition - mediation and tumor cells can also block folic acid absorbtion  
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agranulocytosis is the same term as   neutropenia  
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what is neutropenia   - lack of wbc - puts a person at risk for infection  
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etiology of neutropenia   - bone marrow failure - infection/sepsis - medications (chemotherapy) - abscesses  
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list some signs and symptoms of neutropenia   - infections - malaise - chills - fever - weakness -fatigue  
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what is homeostasis   arrest of bleeding  
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5 steps of homeostasis   1) vascular spasm (constriction) 2) formation of platelet plug 3) coagulation (clotting) 4) clot retraction 5) clot dissolution  
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what is a thrombus (the most common type of thrombus)   a clot that develops and persists in unbroken vessel (DVT)  
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what is an embolus (the most common types)   -thrombus freely floating in blood stream (pulmonary embolus, cerebral embolism)  
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thrombocytosis   increased platelet  
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arterial thrombus is associated with atherosclerosis and results from ___________________   - increased platelet number or restricted blood flow with platelet adhesion  
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causes of secondary hypercoagulability states   - increased pro-coagulation factors (increased platelet activity) - decreased anticoagulation factors (conditions that cause increased activity of coagulation pathways)  
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list some causes of bleeding disorders   - platelet coagulation factors - blood vessel structure  
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list three types of thrombocytopenia   - drug-induced thrombocytopenia (DITP) - Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)  
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DIC stands for   Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation  
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what is DIC   -clots form and simultaneously hemorrhage at the same time  
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etiology of Hemophilia   - X-linked recessive trait - leads to defective clotting factors.  
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clinical presentations of hemophilia   - spontaneous and prolonged bleeding - hematuria - epistaxis - hemarthrosis  
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how is hemophilia treated   - replacing clotting factors - use of drugs to proliferate vW factor or antifibgolytic  
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risk factors for secondary hypercoagulation (atherosclerotic plaque)   - increased cholesterol levels - diabetes - smoking  
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two major characteristics of thrombocytosis   - platelet count > 450k/microL - regulated by a *negative* feedback loop  
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what is erythromelalgia   painful throbbing in fingers caused by occlusion in arterioles  
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secondary thrombocytosis usually occurs because of   a diseased state  
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primary hypercoagulability condition is caused by   - it is inherited - factor V gene (prothrombin gene/factor V Leiden mutation) is the most common  
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the mechanism of the factor V gene in a primary hypercoagulability state   it cannot be activated by protein C  
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what is antiphospholipid syndrome   autoantibodies (mostly IgG) acting against protein -binding phospholipids  
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what are the clinical manifestations of the antiphospholipid syndrome   - arterial thrombin - recurrent miscarriages - thrombocytopenia  
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Hemophilia A   - factor VIII deficiency - X-linked recessive disorder - while it does run in families it can be spontaneous.  
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Hemophilia B   - factor IX deficiency  
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4 parameters of Cardiac Function   - contractility - preload - After load - heart rate  
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what is contractility   the ability of a heart to change rate of force of contraction without a change in diastolic length  
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what do positive intropic effects do   increase heart contractile force  
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list some things that have a positive intropic effect on the heart (name 3)   - Sympthaetic Nervouse system - afterload - catecholamines - increased heart rate - drugs - intracellular calcium levels  
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what do negative intropic effects do   decrease contractility  
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list 4 things that have a negative intropic effect on the heart   - parasympathetic nervous system - heart failure - hypoxia - drugs  
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what is the frank-starling principle   as end diastolic volume increases then the force of contraction also increases  
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the frank-starling principle fits into which parameter of cardiac function   preload  
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what is preload   the amount of blood volume has to pump with each beat  
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larger preload means   a higher end diastolic volume  
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two major factors effecting preload   - venous return - filling time  
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venous return is affected by   - blood volume - muscular activity and rate  
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filling time is affected by   heart rate  
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what is afterload   - the pressure in the aorta that the ventricles must overcome to eject blood  
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what increases afterload   any factor that restricts blood flow through the arterial system -- vasoconstriction -- hypertension  
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what decreases afterload   vasodilation  
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an increased afterload also increases what   end systolic volume  
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what is ESV   end systolic volume (blood left in ventricles after systole)  
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ejection fraction   end diastolic volume/end systolic volume (should be around 60%)  
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average cardiac output (what is the number and unit)   4-6 L/minute  
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what does cardiac output measure   volume of blood pumped out of heart per minute  
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how is cardiac output measured   stroke volume (SV) X heart rate (HR)  
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what is stroke volume   the volume of blood expelled by ventricles with each beat  
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how is stroke volume measured   end diastolic volume - end systolic volume  
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what is pericardium   though, thick sac surrounding the heart  
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what is the purpose of the pericardium   - holds heart in place - acts as a barrier to infection  
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what is the septum   the wall that separates the chambers of the heart into right side and left side  
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mitral valve is located   between left atrium and left ventricle  
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mitral valve is also called   bicuspid valve  
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where is the tricuspid valve located   right side (between atrium and ventricle)  
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route of the electrical signal that creates a heart beat   - Sinoatrial (SA) node - atrioventricular (AV) node - Bundle of His - Perkinje fibers  
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what is cardiac reserves   max % of cardiac output that can be achieved above normal resting level (300-400%)  
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what is ejection fraction   the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with head ventricular contraction  
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what are the two parts of the circulatory system   - pulmonary circulation - systemic circulation  
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what are hemodynamics   principles that regulate blood flow  
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what are the three factors of hemodynamics   - pressure - resistance (opposition to blood flow) - flow  
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two factors that affect blood flow   - radius of the blood vessel - blood viscosity (fluid thickness)  
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define compliance   - total quantity of blood that can be stored in a given portion of the circulation for each millimeter of mercury (mmHg) rise in pressure  
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the mathematical relationship between compliance and volume and pressure   - there is a direct relationship between an increase volume and compliance - there is an indirect relationship between increased pressure and compliance  
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what is compliance REALLY measuring   - the ability of a vessel to distend and increase volume with increasing pressure  
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(arteries/veins) are most compliant vessels   veins (they can handle increased volume with minor pressure changes)  
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what is wall tension   the force in the vessel wall that opposes the distending pressure inside the vessel  
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why is blood pressure important   it helps keep a constant flow to the body's vital organs  
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why is hypotension dangerous   it can prevent adequate blood flow to tissue and other organs  
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why is hypertension dangerous   it can be fatal  
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what is pulse pressure   the difference between SBP and DBP  
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what is typical pulse pressure   40 mmHg  
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what are the two factors that affect blood pressure   - stroke volume - total distensibility of the atrial tree  
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what is mean atrial pressure   - average pressure in the arterial system during a cardiac cycle (~90-100 mmHg)  
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mean atrial pressure is a good indicator of   tissue perfusion  
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how is mean arterial pressure measured   cardiac output (HR x SV) x Perpheral vascular resistance (PVR)  
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neural mechanisms for BP control   autonomic nervous system and barioreceptors (found in the walls of the great vessels and heart, pressure sensitive)  
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list three humoral mechanisms of BP control   - renin-angiotensin-aldostrone system - vasopressin (ADH) - epinephrine/norepinephrine  
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baroreceptors measure   - changes in heart rate - rate of contraction - vascular smooth muscle tone  
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the humoral mechanism that has a *major* role in BP control   renin-angiotensin-aldostrone system  
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process of the renin-angiotensin-aldostrone system   - renin released by kidneys - renin converted to angiotension I in blood stream - angiotension I converted to angiotension II in lungs - angiotension II vasoconstricts and stimulates adrenal cortex - adrenal cortex releases aldostrone - Na+ retention  
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what is the trigger for renin release   - changes in extracellular fluid - changes in sodium levels - decrease in BP - increase in sympathetic activity  
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what converts angiotension I to angiotesin II   angiotensin converting enzyme  
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target organ(s) of angiotension II   -smooth muscles of vessels - adrenal cortex  
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function of aldostrone   increase salt and water retention by the kidneys (increasing BP as a secondary effect)  
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great long term regulation of BP   renin-angiotensin-aldostrone system  
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what is vasopressin   antidiuretic hormone  
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what is the trigger for ADH release   decrease in BP  
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what is ADH released from   posterior pituitary  
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what is the function of vasopressin   vasoconstriction  
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what is the target organ of vasopressin   - tubules of kidneys - smooth muscle of arterioles  
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epinephrine an norepinephrine come from   the adrenal medulla (when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system)  
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what is the function of the catecholamines   - vasoconstriction - increase heart rate - increase contractility - increased BP is a secondary effect to the above functions  
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many blood pressure meds focus on what   increased sodium and water elimination by the kidneys  
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what is the etiology of hyperlipidemia   (multifactoral in nature) bottom line: excess LDL and cholesterol levels in the blood  
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what is(are) the mechanisms of the hyperlipidemia   - excess lipids in blood - genetic defects in apoprotiens - low ldl receptor availability - low hdl levels  
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why is excess lipids in blood stream (hyperlipidemia) a problem   it is a major contributor to atherosclerosis and risk factor for heart attack and stroke  
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what are some clinical manifestations of hyperlipidemia   - high ldl levels - xanthomas - appearance of atherosclerosis  
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what are xanthomas   cholesterol deposits (around tendons)  
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list the 5 types of lipoprotiens   - chylomicrons - very-low-density lipoprotien (VLDL) - intermediate-density lipoprotien (IDL) - low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - high-density lipoprotein (HDL)  
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which lipoprotein is good and which one is bad cholesterol   HDL is good, LDL is bad  
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what are the function of apoprotiens   play a role in mediating removal of lipids from blood stream  
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function of VLDL   carry triglycerides in blood stream  
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where are lipoproteins synthesized   small intestine and liver  
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what is the function of HDL   carries cholesterol away from peripheral tissue and back to the liver for excretion. this helps atherosclerosis and lowers risk  
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what is primary hyperlipidemia   - elevated cholesterol that develops independently of other health problems (ie skinny lifestyle blogger/influencer with 5 stents)  
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what is secondary hyperlipidemia   assosicated with other problems and behaviors (ie morbid obesity, decreased thyroid function)  
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familial hyperlipidemia   - autosomal dominant disorders - deficiency/defective LDL receptors  
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heterozygous familial hyperlipidemia   LDL will be roughly 250-500 mg/dL  
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homozygous familial hyperlipidemia   LDL will be roughly 1000 mg/dL  
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what are three medication classes that can elevate lipids   - beta blockers - estrogens - protease inhibitors (HIV medication)  
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how is hyperlipidemia diagnosed   lipid panel labs  
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how is hyperlipidemia treated   - dietary and lifestyle changes (1st) - pharmaceutical therapy (2nd)  
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list 4 risk factors for hyperlipidemia   - smoking - HTN - family history - HDL < 40 mg/dL  
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list the 5 classes of hyperlipidemia drugs   - HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) - bile acid-binding resins - cholesterol absorption inhibitor agents - niacin - fibrates  
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how do HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) work to lower cholesterol   - reduce/block hepatic synthesis of cholesterol  
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how do bile acid-binding resins work to lower cholesterol   - bind and sequester cholesterol-containing bile acids - usually used in adjunct to statin therapy  
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what drugs are part of the HMG CoA reductase inhibitors   all the statins  
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what drugs are in the class bile-acid-based resins   - cholestyramine - colestipol (petal) - colesevelam (welchol)  
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vitamin B3   niacin (nicotinic acid)  
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how does niacin work to lower cholesterol   - block synthesis and release of VLDL by liver  
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what medications are part of the fibrate class   - fenofibrates - gemfibrozil  
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what is the function of fenofibrates   lower VLDL  
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what is the etiology of atherosclerosis   - hardening of the arteries - multifactoral causes  
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what is the mechanism of atherosclerosis   - fibrofatty lesions in lining of arteries (macrophages play a large role in this)  
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what are clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis   - usually many are not aware they have it until after a medical emergency presents itself - is arterial stenosis - production of ischemia - sudden vessel obstruction (due to plaque hemorrhage or rupture) (many others)  
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the most common arteries affected by atheroscerosis feed which organs   - brain - heart - kidneys - legs - small intestine  
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name at least 5 risk factors for atherosclerosis   - hyperlipidemia - obesity - smoking - visceral fat - DM I/II - HTN - increased age - family history - gender - elevated CRP - elevated serum lipoproteins  
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three lesion types of atherosclerosis   - fatty streak (mostly in children) - fibrous atheromatous plaques - complicated lesions  
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describe the fatty streaks   - thin, flat, yellow lines - present in childhood - asymptomatic  
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describe fibrous atheromatous plaques   the basic lesion of clinical atherosclerosis --- increased size = increased occlusion  
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describe complicated lesions   - lesions that break open (hemorrhage, ulcer, or scar) - thrombus formation (causes turbulence, occulsions, weakened arteries, and aneurysm developments)  
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Hypertension stage 1 definition   130-139 OR 80-89  
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hypertension stage 2 definition   >= 140 OR >= 90  
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hypertensive urgency definition   >180 and or >120  
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hypertensive emergency definition   > 180 + organ damage and or >120 + organ damage  
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non-modifiable risk factors for HTN   -family history - age related - race - some diseases (renal disease, renal artery stenosis, endocrine disorders (aldosteronism))  
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modifiable risk factors for HTN (name at least 5)   - high salt intake - obesity - excessive calorie intake - alcohol abuse - low potassium intake - insulin resistance - DMII - hyperlipidemia - Sleep apnea - some drugs  
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tips for preventing HTN   - avoid processed foods - drop 10 lb (if obesity is a factor) - decrease alcohol abuse - increase potassium (found in many fruits and veggies)  
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how potassium helps with HTN   - helps secrete sodium in kidneys - suppresses the renin-angiotension- aldostrone system  
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prolonged HTN can lead to   - LVH - nephrosclerosis (hypofunctions of glomerulous) - worsened DMII neuropathy - can also effect eyes, blood vessels, and kidneys and lead to target organ damage  
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how is htn diagnosed   - repeated BP measurements - lab tests (to rule out possible primary causes)  
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how is HTN treated   - lifestyle changes (modifiable risk factors...1st) - DASH diet (lost of fruits and veggies, whole grains, low dietary fats) - weight loss - increased physical activity - medications  
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list the classes of HTN drugs   - diuretics - ACE inhibitors - ARBs - calcium channel receptor blockers  
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what drugs are in the diuretics   thiazides  
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function of diuretics   - decreased CO, renal reabsorption of sodium (water follows sodium), peripheral vascular resistance  
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name the ACE inhibitors   the -prils (ramipril, lisinopril,  
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function of ACE inhibitors   prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II  
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name the ARBs   the -sartans (losartan, valsartan, olmesartan)  
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function of the ARBs   prevent angiotensin II from binding to angiotension II receptors  
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function of the calcium channel receptor blockers   inhibit movement of calcium into the cardiac and vascular muscles  
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effects of the ACE inhibitors   - reduces vasoconstriction, aldosterone release, intrarenal blood flow, GFR  
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effects of ARBs   decreases peripheral resistance  
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effects of calcium channel receptor blockers   - decreased vasoconstriction, cardiac contractility, heart rate, cardiac output, venous return  
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what is the etiology of coronary artery disease   impaired cardiac blood flow  
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what are the mechanisms of coronary artery disease   - atherosclerosis - myocardial ischemia  
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how is CAD diagnosed   - EKG changes - stress testing - cardiac cath - angiography - echo - dopplers - mri - ct  
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risk factors for CAD   - smoking - chronic htn - diabetes - obesity - decreased physical activity - increased LDL - decreased HDL  
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main arteries of the heart   - left coronary artery (becomes the circumflex and left anterior descending) - righte coronary arteries (posterior descending)  
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what are the determinants of myocardial oxygen demand (MVO)   - heart rate (mist important factor) - left ventricular contractility - systolic pressure/myocardial tension  
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what happens to cardiac oxygen demand with increase cardiac contractility   oxygen demand is increased  
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what does an EKG measure   - electrical potential of a cardiac cycle  
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what does a 12 lead EKG help diagnose   - conduction defects - arrhythmias - electrolyte imbalances - drug effects - genetic electrical or structural abnormalities  
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what is the function of stress testing   - determine how the heart functions under stress  
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what is the function of an echocardiogram   - structure and function of the heart - mechanics of a heart beat  
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what is the function of a cardiac cath   an invasive procedure  
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name the two types of CAD   - acute coronary syndrome (ACS) - chronic ischemic heart disease  
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this type of CAD covers a wide range of acute ischemic disease (from unstable angina to MI(   acute coronary syndrome (ACS)  
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what is chronic ischemic heart disease   - recurrent/transient episodes of myocardial ischemia and stable angina  
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what causes chronic ischemic heart disease   narrowing of coronary artery lumen through - atherosclerosis - vasospasms  
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types of atherosclerotic lesions   - fixed/stable plaque - unstable/vulnerable plaque (high risk plaque)  
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what type of atherosclerotic lesion will produced stable angina   fixed/stable plaque  
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problems with unstable/vulnerable plaque   - can rupture - can cause platelet adhesion - thrombus formation  
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cardiac function is determined by   how the supply (oxygenated blood) meets the demand (myocardial demand for Oxygen)  
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what is stable angina   - chest pain/tightness/discomfort and or shortness of breath with exertion and relieves with rest or nitro  
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what does stable angina mean   > 70% stenosis of a coronary artery  
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what is unstable angina   chest pain/tightness/discomfort without exertion and does NOT relieve with nitro or rest  
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what does unstable angina mean   total occlusion of at least one coronary artery  
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layman's term for myocardial infarction   heart attack  
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(physiologically) what is a myocardial infarction   portion of myocardial death  
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clinical manifestations of acute MI   - unstable angina (sometimes present in jaw, left arm, or neck) - dyspnea - nausea/vomiting - sweating - EKG changes - elevated troponin - elevated creatine kinase MB (CKMB) - other visible signs of distress  
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in an MI situation, what is the goal of a medical provider   reprofuse the myocardium  
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the goal for medical personnel is to reprofuse the myocardium after an MI, how is this accomplished   - thrombolytic drugs - surgical procedures - other treatments  
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thrombolytic drugs used for MI   -streptokinase - tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)  
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some invasive procedures to treat an MI   - Cardiac stenting - angioplasty - CABG  
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list some treatments used to help treat an MI   - Oxygen - ASA - nitrates - pain meds - antiplatelet therapy - anticoagulant therapy - betablockers  
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death after an MI   - within 1 hour after 1st symptom - caused by fatal arrhythmias  
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treatment approaches for CAD   - decrease heart demand for oxygen - increase vasodilation of coronary vessels  
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function of beta blockers with CAD   decreased heart demands for Oxygen  
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function of calcium channel blockers with CAD   - mostly decrease heart demand for Oxygen - also helps with decreasing vasospasms  
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function of nitrates with CAD   - vasodilate coronary arteries - decreases both preload and afterload  
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describe hypertrophic cardiomyopathies   _ LVH with disproportionate thickening of interventricular septum - most common cause of death of young athletes  
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describe dilated cardiomyopathies (DCM)   - common cause of heart failure - leading indication for heart transplant - dilation of ALL chambers - decreased wall thickness - decreased systolic function  
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describe restrictive cardiomyopathy   - infiltrative processes within myocardium - caused by ----- amyloidosis ----- sarcoidosis - can be right or left  
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describe myocarditis (inflammatory cardiomyopathy)   - viral causes (coxsackie B virus)  
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signs and symptoms of   - fever - myalgias - dyspnea on exertion - hemodynamic collapse - sudden death  
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what are arrhythmias   - abnormal heart rhythms - uncoordinated electrical conduction = uncontrolled contraction  
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normal sinus rhythm   60-100 bpm  
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bradycardia   < 60 bpm  
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tachycardia   > 100 bpm  
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list some atrial arrhythmias   - PAC's - multifocal and focal atrial tachycardia - a flutter - a fib  
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list some ventrical arrhythmias   - PVC - V. Tach - V. fib  
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what is multifocal atrial tachycardia   - irregular p wave intervals - seen in pulmonary disease  
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describe paroxysmal atrial tachycardia   - focal atrial tachycardia - starts and ends suddenly  
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describe a flutter   - reentrant circuit that is on a loop - atrial rate 200-400 bpm  
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describe a fib   - reentrant circuits spinning around - no discernible P waves - most common chronic arrhythmia  
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describe pvc   - ectopic ventricular pacemaker - compensatory pause ----- after pvc and prior to the normal sinus rhythm  
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describe vtach   - reentrant circuit - seen with ----- MI - rate 70-250 bpm - dangerous rhythms  
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describe v fib   - multiple reentrant circuit - more uncoordinated than Vtach - (without intervention) results in sudden death  
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etiology of heart failure   - functional/structural impairment of ventricular filling/ejection - low cardiac input/output  
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diseases that can cause heart failure   - CAD - HTN - Dilated cardiomyopathy - valvular diseases  
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mechanisms of systolic heart failure   - impaired ejection during systole - inability to contract efficiently - produce volume overload  
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mechanism of diastolic heart failure   - impaired filling capacity during diastole - impeded expansion of ventricle -  
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mechanism of right sided heart failure   - decreased ability of right ventricle - peripheral edema - measured through daily weight checks - most commonly caused by left ventricular failure  
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mechanism of left sided heart failure   - decreased ability for blood to be ejected from left ventricle - decreased cardiac output - blood accumulates in heart and lungs  
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what are the most common causes for left sided heart failure   -MI - HTN - valve stenosis or regurgitation ------ aortic valve ------ mitral valve  
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what are the clinical manifestations of right sided heart failure   - peripheral edema - hepatomegaly - ascites - enlarged spleen  
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what are the clinical manifestations of left sided heart failure   - blood accumulation in the heart - blood accumulation in the lungs  
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what are some clinical manifestations of heart failure (in general)   - SOB - fatigue - weakness - orthopnea (SOB while lying flat) - paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (SOB/cough at night) - limited activity tolerance - fluid retention - increased jugular venous pressure - ascites - cyanosis  
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list some mechanisms for heart preservation during heart failure   - Frank-starling mechanism - activation of the SNS - renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism (vasoconstriction) - natriuretic peptides - endothelins - myocardial hypertrophy + remodeling  
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how does the frank-starling mechanism help preserve the heart   - increases muscle stretch (intropy)  
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how does activation of the SNS help preserve the heart   - more immediate - increases heart rate - increases cardiac output  
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how doe the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism help preserve the heart   - decreases cardiac output - decreases renal blood flow - increases sodium and water retention  
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name the two natriuretic peptides   - atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) - brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)  
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how do the natriuretic peptides preserve the heart   - both are diuretics (release sodium) - both (ANP and BNP) are elevated in heart failure patients  
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how do endothelins help preserve the heart   - vasoconstrictor peptides - from the endothelial cells  
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how is heart failure diagnosed   - H+ P - lab studies - ekg studies - CXR studies (shows enlarged heart) - echo studies  
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how do lab tests show heart failure   they can show - anemia - electrolyte imbalances - chronic liver congestion  
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how doe echos diagnose heart failure   - assess left ventricle wall ------ motion ------ thickness ------ chamber size - valve function - heart defects - ejection fraction - pericardial disease  
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how does a physical help diagnose heart failure   - heart sounds - bp level - jugular vein congestion - lung congestion - BLE edema  
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how does a CXR help diagnose heart failure   - measures heart size - measures heart shape - pulmonary vasculature  
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what are the goals of heart failure treatment   - relieve symptoms - improve quality of life - reduce/eliminate risk factors  
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how is heart failure treated   - exercise training - sodium and fluid restriction - weight management - pharmacological assistance  
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list the pharmacological classes used to help treat heart failure   - diuretics - ACE inhibitors - angiotensin II receptor blockers - beta blockers - digoxin - vasodilators  
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function of diuretics with heart failure treatment   - fluid excretion - decreased preload  
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the function of both ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers in heart failure treatment   - prevent angiotensin from being converted to angiotensin II - decrease vasoconstriction - decrease aldosterone production - Na and water retention in kidneys - dilates arteries - decreases afterload  
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the function of beta blockers in treating heart failure   - decrease left ventricular dysfunction - prevents actuation of SNS - decrease ventricular rate  
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the function of digoxin in treating heart failure   - increase force and strength of ventricular contraction - decreased heart rate - increased diastolic filling time  
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etiology of cardiogenic shock   - the heart fails to pump properly - most common cause is an MI  
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what are the mechanisms of cardiogenic shock   - decreased CO - hypotension - hypoperfusion (low oxygen perfusion) - tissue hypoxia - decreased SV - increased vascular resistance - increased fluid retention (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone sys)  
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clinical presentations of cardiogenic shock   - hypoperfusion (decreased O2 levels) - hypotension - cyanosis - decreased urine output - neurological changes (poor cerebral perfusion)  
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treatment of cardiogenic shock   - improve CO - decrease workload of myocardium - increased coronary perfusion - maintain fluid load - correct/prevent arrhythmias and pulmonary edemas - increase vasodilation - increase BP - decrease ventricular wall tension  
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medication used for cardiogenic shock   - vasodilators ----- nitroprusside ----- nitroglycerin  
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function of vasodilator medications in cardiogenic shock patients   - increased O2 delivery to myocardium - decreased venous return  
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