Heart Failure and Tricuspid Stenosis
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What type of bacteria causes Rheumatic Heart Disease?

  • Escherichia coli
  • A beta-hemolytic streptococci bacteria (correct)
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae

    • What is the most common form of tachyarrhythmia?

  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Atrial Fibrillation (correct)
  • Supraventricular tachycardia

    • What is a symptom of Atrial Fibrillation?

  • Chest pain
  • Angina pectoris (correct)
  • Shortness of breath
  • All of the above

    • What is a consequence of Rheumatic Heart Disease?

    <p>Valvular stenosis and regurgitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heart rate of Tachyarrhythmia?

    <p>Greater than 100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for Atrial Fibrillation?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical outcome for a patient who experiences Venticular Fibrillation?

    <p>They will quickly lose consciousness and death will occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Mitral Stenosis?

    <p>Rheumatic heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cardiac pacemaker that can be affected by SA Node Dysfunction?

    <p>SA Node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of heart valve stenosis?

    <p>Mitral Stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a cause of bradycardia?

    <p>Beta blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of tricuspid stenosis?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is heart failure characterized by?

    <p>Inadequate contraction of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can exacerbate heart failure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is heart failure diagnosed?

    <p>Changes in heart and lung sounds on auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the pericardium?

    <p>To prevent sudden expansion of the heart chambers during exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause pericarditis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Mitral Regurgitation?

    <p>Fatigue and dyspnea on exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of Mitral Valve Prolapse?

    <p>Redundant mitral leaflet tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by thickening, rigidity, and deformity of the aortic valve cups?

    <p>Aortic Regurgitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common age range for Mitral Valve Prolapse to occur in females?

    <p>14-30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of Mitral Valve Prolapse?

    <p>Syncope and sudden death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of Tricuspid Stenosis?

    <p>Rheumatic heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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