Questions and Answers
What is the term for a heart rhythm that is too fast?
Which of the following medications can increase the risk of myocardial ischemia and infarction?
What is the term for a condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Which of the following can cause low blood pressure?
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What is the term for a heart condition characterized by abnormal heart muscle structure or function?
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Which of the following medications can cause arrhythmias?
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Study Notes
Cardiac Disorders
Arrhythmias
- Abnormal heart rhythm, potentially manifesting as rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), slow heartbeat (bradycardia), or irregular heartbeat.
- Certain medications (e.g., anti-arrhythmic drugs, antidepressants, antibiotics) may induce arrhythmias.
Heart Failure
- Inability of the heart to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs.
- Certain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, certain anticancer drugs) may exacerbate or trigger heart failure.
Cardiomyopathy
- Abnormal structure or function of the heart muscle, potentially leading to impaired heart function.
- Certain medications (e.g., certain anticancer drugs, long-term excessive alcohol consumption) may induce cardiomyopathy.
Myocardial Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial ischemia: inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle.
- Myocardial infarction: death of heart muscle tissue, often due to interrupted blood flow.
- Certain medications (e.g., oral contraceptives, certain anticancer drugs) may increase the risk of myocardial ischemia and infarction.
Hypertension
- Sustained elevated blood pressure.
- Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, oral contraceptives) may cause or worsen hypertension.
Hypotension
- Persistently low blood pressure, potentially leading to symptoms like dizziness and fainting.
- Certain medications (e.g., antihypertensives, diuretics) may induce hypotension.
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Test your knowledge on cardiac disorders, including arrhythmias, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy, and how certain medications can induce or exacerbate these conditions.
