Valvular stenosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Stenosis vs. Regurgitation *Stenosis* •narrowing of valve or artery *Regurgitation* •backflow of blood into atria during ventricular systole Bipolar Comorbidities •anxiety •ADHD •personality disorder •CVD •DM2 •family hx •drug use •high stress •major life-altering event Bipolar Cyclical Features *Rapid Cycling* •4 episodes w/in 1 year w/ >2mo of partial or full remission *Cyclothymic Disorder* •when pts sustain ≥ 2 years of chronic fluctua...

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing - ANSWER • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis • Suspected or known di...

2024 ABCP Perfusion Basic Science Exam Practice - Q & A (Complete Solutions) The most common type of anomalous venous return is: a. supracardiac b. cardiac c. infracardiac d. cardiac A Pott's operation is an anastomosis of the: a. ascending aorta to the left pulmonary artery b. descending aorta to the pulmonary artery branch c. subclavian artery to the pulmonary artery branch d. ascending aorta to the subclavian artery The basic hemodynamic fault in a patent ductus arteriosus is a ____ -to- _...

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 n...

Final Exam: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen QUESTION *Valvular Heart disease* -caused by structural abnormalities -causes 3 main problems: stenosis, regurgitation, and prolapse. QUESTION *Most common valvular disease* Answer: *MITRAL valve (left atria to left ventricle) and AORTIC valve (left ventricle to aorta)* QUESTION *stenosi...

Which setting should be lowered to the minimum level when beginning to evaluate the patient using the orbital window? a.) Output power b.) Doppler gain c.) Wall filter d.) Velocity scale - a.) Output power If the Doppler cursor angle is underestimated, the velocity of the flow will be _____________________ a.) Overestimated b.) Underestimated c.) Be unaffected d.) Dependent solely on the strength of the frequency shift - b.) Underestimated What is the Framingham risk score? - A gender...

The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is named because it has _____. - answers-three cusps A small patch of tissue called the _____ acts as the pacemaker of the heart. - answers-sinoatrial node _____ samples the blood in each heart chamber for oxygen content and pressure. - answers-cardiac catheterization The simplest form of atherosclerosis is _____, which are thin, flat discolorations in the arteries that can enlarge and become thicker as they grow in length. - answer...

Stage A: Pt at risk for VHD Stage B: Pt w progressive VHD (mod to mod) and asymptomatic. Stage C: Aysmptomatic pt who have reached criteria for severe VHD. C1: Normal LV function C2: Abnormal LV function Stage D: Sympomatic pts as a result of VHD - ANSWER ☑☑AHA/ACC VHD Guidelines Mitral stenosis - ANSWER ☑☑A 75 yof w/ loud S1 and mid-diastolic murmur. Symptoms: chronic dyspnea 2/4, fatigue, recent orthopnea and nocturnal palpitation and pedal edema has what type of valvular H...

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...