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1. St Segment

Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatNorm .12-.20 seconds, >.20 is possible heart block (delayed av node)- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease

2. Most Common Cause Of Tricuspid Stenosis

Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatNorm .12-.20 seconds, >.20 is possible heart block (delayed av node)Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.

3. Acute Coronary Syndrome Tx

Norm .12-.20 seconds, >.20 is possible heart block (delayed av node)Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

4. Evaluating Pr Interval

- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseNorm .12-.20 seconds, >.20 is possible heart block (delayed av node)Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

5. Systole

Ventrical contractionRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

6. V Tach

Caused by aberrant vent automatically or intra-ventricular reentry, can be sustained or paroxysmal (short run) wide qrs 100-200 bpm.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

7. Coronary Heart Dz. Definition

Arteriosclerosis characterized by thickening or loss of elasticity of the arterial walls which progressively blocks to coronary arteries and their branches.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.

8. Multivalvular Disease Is Common In Who?

Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Patients with rheumatic heart disease and in the elderlyRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease

9. Angina Aggravating/Relieving Factors

- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Aggravated by exertion (especially in the cold), emotional stress, may occur at rest, lasts less than 10 minutes and is relieved with nitroglycerin or restRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

10. Physical Exam Suggestive Of ECG

- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatUnexplained tachycardia at rest, hypotension,

11. Tachycardia Rate

Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.>100Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease

12. Changes In V-Wave Tracing Of Pa Catheter Indicate . . .

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseChanges in la filling - ** pa tracing will not reveal evidence of aortic or tricuspid valve abnormality- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

13. Evaluating The Qwave

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Norm is Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

14. Sa Node

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseNormally is pacemaker, has greatest automaticity, causes depolarization- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

15. Acute Rheumatic Fever (Arf) Histologic Findings

- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- aschoff body, which is a confluence of monocytes and macrophages surrounded by fibrous tissue. - - valvulitis, characterized by verrucous lesions on the leaflet edge, which are composed of cellular infiltrates and fibrin

16. Right Atrium Enlargement Is Seen In Pts

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Chronic pulm hypertension (as with copd)

17. Electrical Conduction System Of The Atria

Sa node to the 3 internodal atrial conduction tracts leading to av node and 1 intranodal conduction tract to left atrium (bachmanâ€™s bundle)Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

18. What If You See Pulsus Paradoxus With Jvd And Muffled Heart Sounds?

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseasePericardial effusionBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.

19. Av Block With Widened Qrs Is At Risk For What?

Seizures and syncope from decreased blood flow- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

20. Normal Colloid (Oncotic Pressure) Is . . .

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic disease20mmhg- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

21. What Electrolyte Imbalance Cause Dysrrhythmias

Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseasePotassium, magnesium and calcium are most commonBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.

22. Stable Angina Tx

O nitrates (isosorbide dimitrate 5-20 mg q4-6 hr or nitroglycerine patch 0.2 â€“ 0.4 mg/hr removed 10 â€“ 12 hrs daily) - o beta-blocker (atenolol 50 - 100mg sid or nadolol 40 â€“ 240 mg sid) or ccb (amlodipine 5-10 mg qd or nifedipine 30 â€“ 120 mg hs or dilitiazem hcl 120- 480 mg sid or verapamil hcl 80 â€“ 480 q6-8 hr) on a chronic basis - o pain relief - o aspirin (75-325 mg sid) - o assess for anti-platelet therapy or heparin or warfarin when indicated - o nitroglycerine sublingually as indicatedRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.

23. Valvulitis Can Be Recognized By The Presence Of

New insuffiency murmur- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

24. Pwave

(.10 seconds) depolarization of the atria, impulse spreads across atria and triggers atrial contractions- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Rheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseBegins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flat

25. Copd Dysrhythmias

- high risk: hospitalized with bed rest or limited activity & monitored - - supplemental oxygen - - sedation with benzo may help if anxiety is present. - - anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapy: combo anticoag/anitplt such as aspirin 81-325mg daily and heparin. - - fibrinolytic therapy should be avoided in pts without st segment elevation - - nitroglycerin: first line anti-ischemic therapy for acs. Sublingual or oral or ointment is usu. Sufficient. Iv nitro may be started if persists at 10mcg/min. - - monitor bp and avoid hypotension. - - beta blockers: initial tx.Begins at end of qrs and ends at beginning of twave, normally flatRheumatic in origin and is us. assoc. w/ mitral and/or aortic diseaseTachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia, ventricle ectopic beats are most common (from hypoxemia & meds) & worsen at night due to hypoxemia.

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