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In right-sided heart failure, where does blood back up causing venous congestion?
In right-sided heart failure, where does blood back up causing venous congestion?
- Venae cava (correct)
- Pulmonary artery
- Aorta
- Coronary sinus
Which of the following is a risk factor for right-sided heart failure as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a risk factor for right-sided heart failure as mentioned in the text?
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism (correct)
- Malnutrition
What symptom is NOT associated with right-sided heart failure according to the text?
What symptom is NOT associated with right-sided heart failure according to the text?
- Fatigue
- Hypertension (correct)
- Chest pain
- Syncope
What is a potential consequence of poor ventricular pumping function in heart failure?
What is a potential consequence of poor ventricular pumping function in heart failure?
Which assessment technique may suggest an acute myocardial infarction based on the text?
Which assessment technique may suggest an acute myocardial infarction based on the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor skin signs as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor skin signs as described in the text?
What is the significance of jugular vein distension (JVD) according to the text?
What is the significance of jugular vein distension (JVD) according to the text?
What is the Kussmaul sign and how is it described in the text?
What is the Kussmaul sign and how is it described in the text?
What is the significance of pulsus paradoxus according to the text?
What is the significance of pulsus paradoxus according to the text?
What is the significance of adventitious lung sounds?
What is the significance of adventitious lung sounds?
What is the significance of bilateral pedal edema according to the text?
What is the significance of bilateral pedal edema according to the text?
What is the primary complication of nearly all forms of heart disease?
What is the primary complication of nearly all forms of heart disease?
In left-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to increased pressure in the pulmonary veins?
In left-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to increased pressure in the pulmonary veins?
What clinical manifestation may be seen in severe cases of left-sided heart failure?
What clinical manifestation may be seen in severe cases of left-sided heart failure?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with left-sided heart failure?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with left-sided heart failure?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with heart failure?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with heart failure?
What assessment tool may be used to evaluate patients with compromised alveolar diffusion?
What assessment tool may be used to evaluate patients with compromised alveolar diffusion?
What are the signs of tachycardic dysrhythmias as mentioned in the text?
What are the signs of tachycardic dysrhythmias as mentioned in the text?
Why is cardiac monitoring essential in patients with dysrhythmias?
Why is cardiac monitoring essential in patients with dysrhythmias?
Which factor may lead to a decrease in stroke volume if the heart rate becomes too fast?
Which factor may lead to a decrease in stroke volume if the heart rate becomes too fast?
What physical exam findings may be seen in patients aged 55 and older with tachycardic dysrhythmias?
What physical exam findings may be seen in patients aged 55 and older with tachycardic dysrhythmias?
Which symptom is more common in women presenting with cardiovascular disorders according to the text?
Which symptom is more common in women presenting with cardiovascular disorders according to the text?
Among the risk factors mentioned, which one is associated with both tachycardic and bradycardic dysrhythmias?
Among the risk factors mentioned, which one is associated with both tachycardic and bradycardic dysrhythmias?
What is the primary consequence of a heart rate that is too fast, as described in the text?
What is the primary consequence of a heart rate that is too fast, as described in the text?
Which of the following risk factors for tachycardic dysrhythmias is associated with both too fast and too slow heart rates?
Which of the following risk factors for tachycardic dysrhythmias is associated with both too fast and too slow heart rates?
Which of the following symptoms is more commonly associated with tachycardic dysrhythmias in women compared to men?
Which of the following symptoms is more commonly associated with tachycardic dysrhythmias in women compared to men?
Which physical exam finding may be observed in older patients (age 55 and above) presenting with tachycardic dysrhythmias, according to the text?
Which physical exam finding may be observed in older patients (age 55 and above) presenting with tachycardic dysrhythmias, according to the text?
Why is cardiac monitoring described as 'extremely important' in the care of patients with dysrhythmias, according to the text?
Why is cardiac monitoring described as 'extremely important' in the care of patients with dysrhythmias, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of tachycardic dysrhythmias in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of tachycardic dysrhythmias in the text?
What is the primary cause of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) according to the text?
What is the primary cause of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) according to the text?
Which risk factor for acute myocardial infarction is more common in women aged 55 and older?
Which risk factor for acute myocardial infarction is more common in women aged 55 and older?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common sign or symptom of acute myocardial infarction in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common sign or symptom of acute myocardial infarction in the text?
Which of the following risk factors for acute myocardial infarction is associated with both tachycardic and bradycardic dysrhythmias?
Which of the following risk factors for acute myocardial infarction is associated with both tachycardic and bradycardic dysrhythmias?
What is the primary complication that can occur if the coronary artery becomes completely obstructed during an acute myocardial infarction?
What is the primary complication that can occur if the coronary artery becomes completely obstructed during an acute myocardial infarction?
Which assessment tool may be used to evaluate patients with acute myocardial infarction?
Which assessment tool may be used to evaluate patients with acute myocardial infarction?
What is the primary reason for a high index of suspicion in patients with STEMI experiencing back pain or a pulse deficit?
What is the primary reason for a high index of suspicion in patients with STEMI experiencing back pain or a pulse deficit?
Which condition may be indicated if a patient's chest pain is described as 'tearing' or 'ripping'?
Which condition may be indicated if a patient's chest pain is described as 'tearing' or 'ripping'?
What does uncontrolled hypertension suggest in the context of aortic dissection?
What does uncontrolled hypertension suggest in the context of aortic dissection?
What is the significance of skin signs such as pale, cool, cyanotic, and diaphoretic in a patient presenting with chest pain?
What is the significance of skin signs such as pale, cool, cyanotic, and diaphoretic in a patient presenting with chest pain?
What might a hypertensive crisis (SBP >180mmHg) suggest in a patient with suspected aortic dissection?
What might a hypertensive crisis (SBP >180mmHg) suggest in a patient with suspected aortic dissection?
Why is acquiring a 12-Lead ECG crucial in patients with suspected aortic dissection presenting with signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Why is acquiring a 12-Lead ECG crucial in patients with suspected aortic dissection presenting with signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Which of the following assessments is described as a technique to potentially identify pleurisy?
Which of the following assessments is described as a technique to potentially identify pleurisy?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain?
What is the significance of auscultating a pleural friction rub during the assessment of chest pain?
What is the significance of auscultating a pleural friction rub during the assessment of chest pain?
Which anatomical structure is the origin of the coronary arteries?
Which anatomical structure is the origin of the coronary arteries?
Which of the following is an appropriate technique to assess for potential musculoskeletal or costochondritis pain, as described in the text?
Which of the following is an appropriate technique to assess for potential musculoskeletal or costochondritis pain, as described in the text?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the aorta?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the aorta?
What is the significance of crackles (rales) on lung auscultation in the assessment of cardiovascular disorders?
What is the significance of crackles (rales) on lung auscultation in the assessment of cardiovascular disorders?
What is the significance of reproducible or provokable pain on inspiration during the assessment of chest pain?
What is the significance of reproducible or provokable pain on inspiration during the assessment of chest pain?
Which of the following assessment findings may redirect the differential diagnosis towards pleurisy?
Which of the following assessment findings may redirect the differential diagnosis towards pleurisy?
Which of the following physical exam findings is indicative of musculoskeletal or costochondritis pain?
Which of the following physical exam findings is indicative of musculoskeletal or costochondritis pain?
Which of the following is a potential finding in patients with compromised cardiac function presenting with chest pain?
Which of the following is a potential finding in patients with compromised cardiac function presenting with chest pain?
Which of the following assessment techniques may help differentiate between a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?
Which of the following assessment techniques may help differentiate between a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?
What percentage of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm exhibit the classic triad of symptoms?
What percentage of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm exhibit the classic triad of symptoms?
In patients with suspected aortic dissection, what is the mortality rate even when reaching the hospital alive?
In patients with suspected aortic dissection, what is the mortality rate even when reaching the hospital alive?
What is a common risk factor associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms?
What is a common risk factor associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms?
Which syndrome is NOT listed as a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysms?
Which syndrome is NOT listed as a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysms?
What physical exam finding is part of the classic triad of symptoms in abdominal aortic aneurysms?
What physical exam finding is part of the classic triad of symptoms in abdominal aortic aneurysms?
What vital sign should be assessed in patients suspected of experiencing a dissection?
What vital sign should be assessed in patients suspected of experiencing a dissection?
What is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
What is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for the development of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for the development of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following physical exam findings is most suggestive of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following physical exam findings is most suggestive of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following signs or symptoms is most specific for cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following signs or symptoms is most specific for cardiac tamponade?
What is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
What is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common risk factor for the development of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common risk factor for the development of cardiac tamponade?
What is the significance of jugular vein distension (JVD) according to the text?
What is the significance of jugular vein distension (JVD) according to the text?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain, according to the information provided?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain, according to the information provided?
What is the primary cause of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) according to the text?
What is the primary cause of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) according to the text?
Which of the following is a key symptom in the classic triad of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following is a key symptom in the classic triad of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is the approximate mortality rate for patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who reach the hospital alive?
What is the approximate mortality rate for patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who reach the hospital alive?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Which of the following vital signs should be assessed in patients suspected of experiencing an aortic dissection?
Which of the following vital signs should be assessed in patients suspected of experiencing an aortic dissection?
What percentage of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm exhibit the classic triad of symptoms?
What percentage of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm exhibit the classic triad of symptoms?
Which of the following statements about the aorta is TRUE according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements about the aorta is TRUE according to the information provided?
What is the approximate mortality rate for patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who reach the hospital alive?
What is the approximate mortality rate for patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who reach the hospital alive?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) as mentioned in the text?
What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Which of the following conditions may suggest a potential consequence of poor ventricular pumping function?
Which of the following conditions may suggest a potential consequence of poor ventricular pumping function?
Why is it essential not to delay transport for patients suspected of experiencing a dissection?
Why is it essential not to delay transport for patients suspected of experiencing a dissection?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which cardiac tamponade compromises cardiac output?
Which of the following physical exam findings is most suggestive of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following physical exam findings is most suggestive of cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following assessment techniques may help differentiate between a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?
Which of the following assessment techniques may help differentiate between a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain, according to the information provided?
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis that should be considered for chest pain, according to the information provided?
What is the significance of reproducible or provokable pain on inspiration during the assessment of chest pain?
What is the significance of reproducible or provokable pain on inspiration during the assessment of chest pain?
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Study Notes
Assessment of Cardiovascular Disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders can present as chest pain, fatigue, syncope, exercise intolerance, and cyanosis.
Right-Sided Heart Failure
- Right-sided heart failure occurs when the ventricles are unable to fill or eject blood in adequate amounts to meet the body's needs.
- Blood backs up into the venae cava, causing congestion of the venous system.
- Signs and symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, syncope, exercise intolerance, and cyanosis.
- Risk factors include myocardial infarction, lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary embolism.
Left-Sided Heart Failure
- Left-sided heart failure occurs when the ventricles are unable to fill or eject blood in adequate amounts to meet the body's needs.
- Pressure builds in the pulmonary veins, causing blood to back up into the pulmonary vasculature and lungs.
- Signs and symptoms include chest pain, dyspnea with tripod positioning, fatigue, syncope, exercise intolerance, and cyanosis.
- Risk factors include myocardial infarction, hypertension, arrhythmia, and valvular disease.
Physical Exam Findings and Assessment Techniques
- Assess heart rate, as tachycardia may be present.
- Palpate pulse strength, as it may be absent or changed.
- Assess skin signs, such as pale, cool, cyanotic, or diaphoretic.
- Check for jugular vein distention and bilateral pedal edema.
- Assess lung sounds, which may be clear or present with adventitious sounds.
Pulsus Paradoxus
- Pulsus paradoxus is a positive finding when systolic BP drops more than 10 mmHg and heart rate increases during inhalation.
- Pulse strength may decrease, be asymmetric, or become absent.
Differential Diagnosis
- Myocardial infarction
- Left-sided heart failure
- Pulmonary embolism
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm and dissection### Cardiac Tamponade
- Fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart causes compression of the thin-walled right ventricle, limiting its filling and potentially encroaching on the left side of the heart.
- Compression compromises cardiac output.
- Medical causes of cardiac tamponade include cancer, bacterial infections, recent myocardial infarction, autoimmune disorders, and hemopericardium.
- Signs and symptoms: chest pain, cough, and dyspnea.
- Risk factors: cancer (lung, breast, lymphoma), bacterial infections, recent myocardial infarction, autoimmune disorders (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus), and hemopericardium.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Dissection
- An enlargement of part of the aorta caused by weakness in the vascular wall.
- Most aneurysms do not rupture, leak, or dissect, but less than half of patients exhibit the classic triad of symptoms.
- Consider AAA in patients with syncope or any one of the triad of symptoms.
- Patients with AAA have a 50% mortality rate even when reaching the hospital alive.
- Any patient suspected of experiencing a dissection should be moved with care and transport should not be delayed.
- Signs and symptoms: triad of (1) hypotension, (2) abdominal or tearing back pain, and (3) pulsatile abdominal mass.
- Risk factors: male, smoking, atherosclerosis, uncontrolled hypertension, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, drugs (methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl), and recent abdominal trauma.
- Pertinent vital signs and diagnostics: acquire a 12-lead ECG, assess blood pressure, and hypotension (SBP < 100).
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