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Describe an MI S/S of a female - ANSWER>indigestion, chronic fatigue, inability to "catch their breath", aching,
choking, strangling
Describe a CABG - ANSWER>A Vein is taken out of the leg or artery out of an arm. It is attached at the root of the
aorta, and beyond the blockage to have blood flow to the heart
Describe a post op CABG - ANSWER>-rewarm slowly: if too quick- vasodilatation will occur and BP will drop
-q15 min urinary output for 24 hrs
-patient must be sitting up!!
-maintain blood pressure and vitals
-Monitor hemodynamics
-Monitor for drainage!: *If more than 150 mL/hour call rapid!!!!*
PVC - ANSWER>
,VTACH - ANSWER>
VFIB - ANSWER>
ASYSTOLE - ANSWER>
AFIB - ANSWER>
What is the #1 complication with a CABG? - ANSWER>Sternal infection. Use antibiotics and assess REEDA
What is cardiac tamponade? - ANSWER>It occurs when fluid quickly accumulates in the pericardium and causes a
sudden decrease in cardiac output
What are nursing consideration for a cardiac tamponade? - ANSWER>-Check chest tubes for acute decrease in
drainage
-They will have JVD with clear lung sounds
-Muffled heart tones
, -Hypotension
*Emergent and must be fixed ASAP*
What are the two types of surgeries to repair a broken valve? - ANSWER>Bilogical: From pigs. Lasts 5-7 years. Body
does not reject it
Prosthetic: Man made, lasts up to 20+ years. Body will reject so coumadin is needed
In which type of cardiomyopathy is Digoxin contraindicated? - ANSWER>Hypertrophic
Describe dilated cardiomyopathy - ANSWER>The walls are very thin and everything is dilated
Describe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER>the thickening of the heart muscle
How can cardiomyopathy be treated? - ANSWER>Medically or surgically
-Heart transplant