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Pediatric differences in cardiovascular system Correct Answer-higher
risk for HF
- more sensitive to volume or pressure overload


cardiac output dependent on HR


can't increase stroke volume (heart isn't muscular yet)


most common arrhythmia Correct Answer-bradycardia


Why is bradycardia most common arrhythmia? Correct Answer-due to
hypoxia and respiratory issues


chronic hypoxia leads to polycythemia (Hematocrit > 50)


CHF + polycythemia response Correct Answer-makes it harder to
circulate than it already was


blood volume norms by age Correct Answer-neonate - 85-90
infant - 75-80
child - 70-75
adult 65-70

,more blood lost in a traumatic event, affects you more


lipid profile norms Correct Answer-total cholesterol <170
LDL-C < 110
HDL-C >45
Triglycerides <100


When to screen lipid profiles Correct Answer-age 2-10:
- fam hx of CV disease <55
- parent with high cholesterol
- child with unknown history
- obesity, diabetes, hypertension in kid


all at age 10 and at age 20


primary interventions Correct Answer-family-centered lifestyle changes


diet, exercise


ex. going to park, riding bikes, lower screen time


age appropriate activities!

, At what age can we start medication to lower cholesterol? Correct
Answer-8-10 years old


Statins parent teaching Correct Answer-can affect muscles, report if
child feels achey taking this medication


goal is to get LDL <130 or decrease by 50%


need to go in for a lipid panel, liver enzymes (statins affect liver), and a
creatine kinase


Causes of secondary hypertension Correct Answer-CV disease that
includes some congestive heart failures
kidney disease
neoplasms
endocrine disorders
OSA
use of some meds (steroids, Sudafed, ibuprofen - chronic use)


percentiles of BP Correct Answer-hypertension: SBP or DBP > or =
95%


prehypertension: between 90-95%

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