Cardiovascular Diseases Part 5

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Questions and Answers

pH measures?

Metabolic alkalosis is when pH is higher than 7.4. Metabolic acidosis is when pH decreases and is lower than 7.35.

What is PCO2?

Measure of partial pressure CO2 in blood, mostly carried by RBC. It measures ventilation. Faster and deeper breaths means more CO2 is blown off.

What is HCO3?

The bicarbonate ion that measures metabolic (renal) component of acid-base equilibrium. Regulated by the kidney and measured by a bicarbonate valve indirectly by CO2 content.

What is PO2?

Indirect measure of O2 content of blood. Measures tension of O2 when it is dissolved in plasma. It determines the force of O2 to diffuse across the pulmonary alveoli membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is O2 saturation?

INdicates the percentage of hemoglobin saturated w/ O2. Signup and view all the answers

What is O2 content?

Number calculated represents the amount of O2 in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is creatine phosphokinase (CPK)?

Enzymes expected by various tissues & cell types. FUnction is to catalyze conversion of creatine and consume ATP to PCr and APD. Mainly in the brain, skeletal muscle, and photoreceptor of the retina. Can be used to diagnose myocardial infarction and rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown). Signup and view all the answers

What is an isoenzyme?

CK found in heart muscle, skeletal muscle, and brain. Increases when muscle is damaged or injured. Signup and view all the answers

What is potassium?

Important in neuron function, osmotic balance between cells and fluidity using the sodium potassium pump.3 sodium out for every 2 potassium generates an electric gradient. Signup and view all the answers

What are triglycerides (Tg)?

A type of fat that changes every day. INcreases from fatty meals, alcohol, and diabetes. When the level is over 1,000 it means there is an issue with the pancreas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chylomicron? (VLDL)

A low density micro protein that carries fat (triglycerides) in the bloodstream. High levels increase risk of heart disease. Signup and view all the answers