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Progressive CarePericarditis - ANSInflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/
NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion - ANSAccumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart);
complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
Pericardiocentesis - ANSsurgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade - ANSacute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the
pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade - ANSMuffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins,
hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy - ANSThe surgical removal of the lining of a portion of clogged carotid
artery leading to the brain. This is done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of
blood flow to the brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN - ANS-Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
IVC filter - ANSHemodynamically stable management for PE if anticoagulation contraindicated;
recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - ANSMonitor
control BP
Surgery/repair
Emphysema (COPD breakdown) - ANSdestruction of the alveoli, over time they become
constricted and lose their ability to expand
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