which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health
history
-:- sudden death of a family member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because
-...
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which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health
history
✓ -:- sudden death of a family member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because
✓ -:- A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no
symptoms)
A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain
on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal sinus
rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may include
✓ -:- exercise test
Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the clinic today with complaints of
fever, mid sternal chest pain and generalized fatigue for the past two days. She denies any
cough or sputum production. She states that when she takes ibuprofen and rest that the
chest pain does seem to ease off. Upon examination the patient presents looking very ill.
She is leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable position for her. Temp is
102, BP 100/70, heart rate is 120/min and regular. Upon auscultation a friction rub is audible.
Her lungs sounds clear. With these presenting symptoms your initial diagnosis would be
✓ -:- pericarditis
which symptom is more characteristic of non-cardiac chest pain
✓ -:- pain tends to occur with movement stretching or palpation
what is the most common valvular heart disease in the older adult
✓ -:- aortic stenosis
1. Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of fleeting chest pain, fatigue,
palpitations, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. The pain comes and goes and is not
associated with activity or exertion. Food does not exacerbate or relieve the pain. The pain
is usually located under the left nipple. Jeff is concerned because his father has cardiac
disease and underwent a CABG at age 65. The ANP examines Jeff and hears a mid-systolic
click at the 4th ICS mid-clavicular area. The ANP knows that this is a hallmark sign of:
✓ -:- mitral valve prolapse
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?
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