Circulatory System Study Guide
... Ventricle- Lower chamber of the heart – pumps blood to the body Artery- blood carried away from the heart Capillary- smallest blood vessel Platelet – helps clot blood Pulse- the measurable movement in a vein or artery caused by pressure from a heart beat. Red blood cell- carry oxygen and give blood ...
... Ventricle- Lower chamber of the heart – pumps blood to the body Artery- blood carried away from the heart Capillary- smallest blood vessel Platelet – helps clot blood Pulse- the measurable movement in a vein or artery caused by pressure from a heart beat. Red blood cell- carry oxygen and give blood ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... sudden cardiac death SOLVD Investigators. N Engl J Med 1992;327:685-91 SOLVD Investigators. N Engl J Med 1991;325:293-302 CONSENSUS Study Trial Group. N Engl J Med 1987;316:1429-35 ...
... sudden cardiac death SOLVD Investigators. N Engl J Med 1992;327:685-91 SOLVD Investigators. N Engl J Med 1991;325:293-302 CONSENSUS Study Trial Group. N Engl J Med 1987;316:1429-35 ...
Hypertension - WHO South
... Blood pressure tends to rise as people get older and thus everyone’s risk for hypertension increases with age. Behaviour and lifestyle-related factors can put people at a higher risk for developing high blood pressure. This includes eating too much salt (sodium), not eating enough potassium (from fr ...
... Blood pressure tends to rise as people get older and thus everyone’s risk for hypertension increases with age. Behaviour and lifestyle-related factors can put people at a higher risk for developing high blood pressure. This includes eating too much salt (sodium), not eating enough potassium (from fr ...
Lifestyle/Chronic Diseases ( Non
... - a condition caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain, basically shutting off all blood flow to the brain. Causes: Thrombus, Embolus, Hemorrhage, Aneurysm, compression from a tumor. ...
... - a condition caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain, basically shutting off all blood flow to the brain. Causes: Thrombus, Embolus, Hemorrhage, Aneurysm, compression from a tumor. ...
Case Study 1- Unit 8
... You discuss with Mr. H the damage to his heart. You want to impress upon him the other end organ damage that occurs with untreated hypertension. What Clinical Signs and symptoms might there be? Now that Mr. H is aware of the potential harms of end organ damage that may occur with untreated hypertens ...
... You discuss with Mr. H the damage to his heart. You want to impress upon him the other end organ damage that occurs with untreated hypertension. What Clinical Signs and symptoms might there be? Now that Mr. H is aware of the potential harms of end organ damage that may occur with untreated hypertens ...
1- The major action of sodium chromoglycate is a
... a-glitazones are ineffective as mono therapy b-GIT disturbance are common side effects of glycosidase inhibitors-a c-start with small dose of oral agent and triturate up to 1-2 weeks d-life style modification should not be enforced if an oral agent to be started e-lisepro is rapid acting insulin to ...
... a-glitazones are ineffective as mono therapy b-GIT disturbance are common side effects of glycosidase inhibitors-a c-start with small dose of oral agent and triturate up to 1-2 weeks d-life style modification should not be enforced if an oral agent to be started e-lisepro is rapid acting insulin to ...
Saturated fats - Garnet Valley
... Cardiac Catherization - Dr. inserts a plastic tube into an artery or vein and injects a dye, this can help to determine where the blockages are. Also a good method to determine the amount of blood and oxygen the heart is receiving. ...
... Cardiac Catherization - Dr. inserts a plastic tube into an artery or vein and injects a dye, this can help to determine where the blockages are. Also a good method to determine the amount of blood and oxygen the heart is receiving. ...
Cardiovascular and diabetes
... speaking or understanding people Temporary dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness ...
... speaking or understanding people Temporary dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness ...
Heart failure
... It is important to consider fluid balance when managing heart failure (see fluid balance handout), it is usual to restrict the patient to no more than 1-1.5l fluid a day and monitor urine output. Diuretics relieve the symptoms of excess fluid they have to be carefully titrated against the blood pres ...
... It is important to consider fluid balance when managing heart failure (see fluid balance handout), it is usual to restrict the patient to no more than 1-1.5l fluid a day and monitor urine output. Diuretics relieve the symptoms of excess fluid they have to be carefully titrated against the blood pres ...
Circulatory System Notes
... According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Because of its vastness and critical nature, it is one of the systems of the body most prone to disease. One of the most common diseases of the circulatory system is arterioscleros ...
... According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Because of its vastness and critical nature, it is one of the systems of the body most prone to disease. One of the most common diseases of the circulatory system is arterioscleros ...
Circulatory Review Sheet for Test
... 3. What is phagocytosis? Are phagocytes erythrocytes or leukocytes? 4. How many chambers does the heart have? Name them. 5. What is the SA node? What does it stimulate? 6. Is arterial blood bright red or dark? Why? 7. Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of what? 8. What is the job of ...
... 3. What is phagocytosis? Are phagocytes erythrocytes or leukocytes? 4. How many chambers does the heart have? Name them. 5. What is the SA node? What does it stimulate? 6. Is arterial blood bright red or dark? Why? 7. Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of what? 8. What is the job of ...
PEPTIDES
... bradykinin, substance P and enkephalins. The action of ACE inhibitors to inhibit BK metabolism contributes significantly to their hypotensive action and also responsible for some adverse effects, including cough and angioedema. In such cases Angiotensin receptor antagonists might be chosen (class di ...
... bradykinin, substance P and enkephalins. The action of ACE inhibitors to inhibit BK metabolism contributes significantly to their hypotensive action and also responsible for some adverse effects, including cough and angioedema. In such cases Angiotensin receptor antagonists might be chosen (class di ...
lifestyle management of hypertension
... physical activity and body weight should be part of routine management of hypertension for all patients, regardless of drug therapy. Smoking cessation is recommended to reduce overall cardiovascular risk. Healthy eating, reducing dietary sodium and alcohol intake, regular physical activity and achie ...
... physical activity and body weight should be part of routine management of hypertension for all patients, regardless of drug therapy. Smoking cessation is recommended to reduce overall cardiovascular risk. Healthy eating, reducing dietary sodium and alcohol intake, regular physical activity and achie ...
Cardiac Meds
... Nursing Considerations: obtain VS before beginning tx; keep pt in supine position when starting or titrating tx ...
... Nursing Considerations: obtain VS before beginning tx; keep pt in supine position when starting or titrating tx ...
Word Parts 10
... (felt) at any pulse point (usually radial artery in wrist area). The pulse may also be auscultated (heard with stethoscope) over the chest wall at the apex (bottom point) of the heart. Determining the pulse at the apex is referred to as an apical pulse. ...
... (felt) at any pulse point (usually radial artery in wrist area). The pulse may also be auscultated (heard with stethoscope) over the chest wall at the apex (bottom point) of the heart. Determining the pulse at the apex is referred to as an apical pulse. ...
EP Studies
... 2. 4. Patient must have a CHA2DS2-VASc score of at least 1. This requires the presence of at least one of the following risk factors: a. Congestive heart failure (NYHA Class 2 or greater) or moderate to severe LV systolic dysfunction (e.g. LV EF ≤ ...
... 2. 4. Patient must have a CHA2DS2-VASc score of at least 1. This requires the presence of at least one of the following risk factors: a. Congestive heart failure (NYHA Class 2 or greater) or moderate to severe LV systolic dysfunction (e.g. LV EF ≤ ...
In pairs: create a poster that answers the following objectives... the vocabulary Transport: The Circulatory
... In pairs: create a poster that answers the following objectives and includes the vocabulary ...
... In pairs: create a poster that answers the following objectives and includes the vocabulary ...
Cardiovascular Agents Primary Factors Responsible for Blood
... • Heart block - area where impulse is prevented either partially or completely from passing ...
... • Heart block - area where impulse is prevented either partially or completely from passing ...
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... • Under the age of 45 years, blood pressure above 130/90 mm Hg is considered abnormally high • Called “the silent killer” because it may not be detected until a stroke or heart attack occurs • Occurs secondary to a narrowing of arteries due to atherosclerosis ...
... • Under the age of 45 years, blood pressure above 130/90 mm Hg is considered abnormally high • Called “the silent killer” because it may not be detected until a stroke or heart attack occurs • Occurs secondary to a narrowing of arteries due to atherosclerosis ...
Antihypertensive drug
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among the most important and most widely used drugs are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered. The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets. As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary. Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.