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Subjective date for lymphatics
-leg pain/cramps
-skin changes on arms/legs
-swelling in arms/legs
-lymph node enlargment
What are the layers of the heart wall?
(From superficial to deep)
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Pericardium
Double-layered membrane protecting the heart. On top of the epicardium.
What type of pressure area is the atrium?
Low pressure area
right atrium
Receives deoxygenated blood from the body
Blood from the lower body enters the right atrium through______
the inferior vena cava
Blood from the upper body enters the right atrium through________
the superior vena cava
,What type of pressure area are the ventricles?
Low pressure area
Left ventricle has the thickest wall because_____
it pumps oxygen to the rest of the body
What can a blood clot in an artery cause?
DVT leading to myocardial infarction (MI)
What can a blood clot in a vein cause?
Pulmonary embolism
How does a blood clot form?
-not moving
-stasis of the blood
Platelets
Cell fragments that promote clotting.
Arteries carry blood
away from the heart
Veins carry blood
toward the heart
The cardiac system is a ______ system
Closed
Endocarditis
-infection of the inner lining of the heart
-Commonly seen in IV drug users
MGCR
, Murmurs, Gallops, Clicks, Rubs
3 steps of cardiac cycle
diastole, Systole, diastole again
Where is the S4 heart sound positioned/heard?
-before S1
S4,S1,S2
Where is the S3 sound positioned/heard?
-after S2
S1, S2, S3
Conduction
Automaticity: capable of making its own electrical impulse.
-SA node
-AV node
What is the formula for Cardiac Output?
CO = HR x SV
(heart rate x stroke volume)
What are the lifespan considerations for cardiac systems?
-Hemodynamics & Dysrhythmias for the aging adult
-changes in CV system may lead to decreased activity tolerance and decreased
endurance.
What are the 9 Modifiable factors of CVD?
High Blood Pressure
Smoking