Questions and Answers
What are the 3 parts of the CVS system?
Heart (pump), vessels (pipes), blood (volume)
What are the 3 types of shock for each part of the system?
Heart = cariogenic shock, Vessels = distributive shock (anaphylactic and neurogenic), Blood = hypovolemic shock
What happens during S1 sound?
Systole (full ventricles contract) and closing of AV valves
What happens during S2 sound?
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Why would you hear S3? What does it sound like?
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Why would you hear S4? What does it sound like?
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What ventricle has the highest pressure?
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Which valves are damaged the most?
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What is regurgitation?
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What happens during systole?
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What happens during diastole?
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What changes CO demand?
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What contributes to CO supply?
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How much blood is ejected each min in a healthy person?
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If SV decreases, what must the heart do to maintain CO?
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If HR decreases, what must the SV do to maintain CO?
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What is end diastolic volume (EDV)?
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What is end systolic volume (ESV)?
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How do you calculate stroke volume (SV)?
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What is ejection fraction (EF)?
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What is a normal ejection fraction range?
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Where is the point of maximal impulse?
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What is pulse deficit?
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What causes a murmur?
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What does a systolic murmur sound like and what causes it?
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What does a diastolic murmur sound like and what causes it?
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What causes a click and what do they sound like?
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What causes pericardial rub?
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Why is an abdominal assessment necessary for cardiac system assessment?
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What is the strength grading for pulses?
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What is the edema grading scale?
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What does peripheral edema indicate?
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How do you know if edema is caused by cardiac problems?
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Why would you check CSWM?
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What is the purpose of a valve in the venous system?
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What happens when venous valves do not close?
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What are 3 signs of a DVT?
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What test is used to detect DVT?
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What electrolytes would be observed for a cardiac lab work test and why?
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What do the terms PT, PTT, and INR refer to?
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Why would lab tests look at cardiac enzymes?
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What is a specific cardiac enzyme?
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When are serum levels of Troponin I highest?
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Why is myoglobin and creatine kinase (CPK) not specific to cardiac muscle?
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What enzyme is used to diagnose acute MI?
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What does lipid profiling evaluate risk of?
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What fats does lipid profiling look at?
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What does Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) indicate?
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What does C-Reactive Protein (CRP) indicate?
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What is homocysteine?
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What does a 12 lead ECG tell us?
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What is a stress test (GXT)?
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What does a doppler show in an echocardiogram?
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What is a transesophageal echo (TEE)?
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What is heart catheterization?
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Study Notes
CVS System Overview
- The cardiovascular system (CVS) consists of three key components: heart (pump), vessels (pipes), and blood (volume).
- Understanding shock types is essential:
- Cariogenic shock (heart dysfunction)
- Distributive shock (vessel issues, includes anaphylactic and neurogenic)
- Hypovolemic shock (blood volume deficit).
Heart Sounds
- S1 Sound: Indicates systole where ventricles contract and AV valves close.
- S2 Sound: Marks diastole with relaxation of ventricles and closure of semilunar valves.
- S3 Sound: Occurs during early diastole from passive filling, described as a "ventricular gallop" (Lup Dup Up).
- S4 Sound: Represents late diastole caused by atrial contraction against stiff ventricles, creates a "Te Lub Dup" sound.
Cardiac Pressure and Valves
- The left ventricle generates the highest pressure.
- Damage is most common in mitral and aortic valves.
Cardiac Dynamics
- Regurgitation: Occurs when a valve fails to close completely, allowing blood to flow back.
- Systole: Full contraction of ventricles pumps blood into systemic and pulmonary systems.
- Diastole: Relaxation of ventricles and contraction of atria, also known as atrial kick, allowing myocardial perfusion.
Cardiac Output and Stroke Volume
- Cardiac output (CO) changes with exercise, stress, adrenaline, illness, injury, and fever.
- CO is influenced by stroke volume (SV) and heart rate (HR): CO = SV x HR.
- A healthy person typically ejects about 5 L of blood per minute.
Volume Measures
- End Diastolic Volume (EDV): Amount of blood in ventricles at diastole's end (approximately 120 ml).
- End Systolic Volume (ESV): Blood remaining in ventricles post-systole (approximately 50 ml).
- Stroke Volume (SV) is calculated as EDV - ESV, resulting in approximately 70 ml.
Ejection Fraction
- Ejection fraction (EF) quantifies the percentage of diastolic volume ejected during systole: EF = SV/EDV.
- Normal EF ranges from 50% to 70%.
Cardiac Assessment Indicators
- Pulse deficit: Discrepancy between heart rate and pulse rate due to extra beats from stimulants.
- Murmur: Caused by turbulent blood flow and indicates valve issues; categorized into systolic and diastolic murmurs based on timing.
- Edema: Indicates excess blood volume, typically linked to heart failure, particularly if present in both legs.
Electrolytes and Cardiac Labs
- Key electrolytes:
- Sodium: Fluid imbalance indicator.
- Potassium: Impact on cardiac irritability.
- Calcium: Contractility concerns.
- Magnesium: Maintains potassium levels and calcium absorption.
- Cardiac enzymes, such as Troponin I and T, are specific to cardiac muscle damage.
Diagnostic Procedures
- 12-lead ECG: Used to assess heart rate, rhythm, and presence of ST changes.
- Stress Test (GXT): Monitors cardiovascular response under exercise conditions.
- Echocardiogram: Uses ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function, including direction and velocity of blood flow.
- Transesophageal Echo (TEE): Provides a clearer, more detailed view of the heart but is invasive.
Additional Tests and Indicators
- Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP): Secreted in response to increased ventricular stretch; indicates heart failure.
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Marker of systemic inflammation associated with atherosclerosis risk.
- Lipid profile: Evaluates risk for cardiovascular disease by measuring LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.
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