Cardiovascular Assessment Exam 1

An abnormal heart sound heard during diastole, often in children, pregnant women, and athletes. It's usually considered a normal finding in these groups.

An abnormal heart sound heard during diastole, almost always indicative of a problem. It is a sign of stiffened ventricle.

A procedure where a catheter is inserted into the heart through a peripheral vein or artery, used for both diagnosis and treatment.

A type of heart monitor worn by the patient for 24-48 hours to record heart rhythm and activity.

A test where the patient's heart function is monitored while they exercise, typically on a treadmill, to assess heart health.

A serious condition where a blood clot travels to the lungs, blocking blood flow and causing shortness of breath, chest pain, and potential damage.

The most common symptoms of PE are shortness of breath and chest pain. Other signs include: Coughing, low oxygen levels, and rapid breathing.

A focused physical exam that involves listening to heart and lung sounds, checking pulses, and assessing vital signs. Helps identify potential problems with the cardiovascular system.

The sound of the heart's valves closing, creating two distinctive sounds: Lub (S1) and Dub (S2).

An abnormal heart rhythm that can be irregular or too fast or slow. A range of conditions affect the heart's electrical activity.

A condition characterized by high blood pressure. It needs to be managed to prevent damage to the heart, brain, and other organs.

Blood clots that form in the deep veins of the legs or arms. These clots can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism.

A medical emergency where a blood clot blocks an artery, restricting blood flow to the brain. Causes sudden confusion, weakness, and paralysis.

A heart rhythm disorder characterized by a fast and irregular heartbeat with no identifiable P-waves. It is commonly associated with a lack of organized electrical activity in the atria.

A potentially life-threatening heart rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular heartbeats with no recognizable P-waves. It is often associated with unstable hemodynamics and may lead to cardiac arrest.

A measure of the average pressure in your arteries during one cardiac cycle, calculated using both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. It reflects the workload of the heart.

A type of echocardiogram that uses a small probe placed in the esophagus to obtain detailed images of the heart, offering a clearer view than a traditional echocardiogram.

The percentage of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each heartbeat, representing the efficiency of the left ventricle in pumping blood.