Damage to a vessel wall - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) ~ Myocardial infarction which results from a thrombus permanently lodging in the vessel which results in the progression of the myocardial infarction to include the entire thickness of the ventricular wall Cardiac Troponins ~ Very reliable way to diagnose MI -Can be detected in 2-4 hours after onset of pain and should be monitored -They peak at 24 hours and disappear within 7-10 days Myocardial ischemia ~ This is marked by T wave inversion ...

Nutrition Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14, 15what is Atherosclerosis? - correct answer the hardening of the arteries, most common root cause of CVD Atherosclerosis risk factors? - correct answer High LDL cholesterol, Hypertension, Toxins from cigarette smoking, High blood levels of homocysteine (protein that causes plaque build up), too much Saturated and trans fat, diabetes, obesity How plaques in arteries are formed - correct answer cells that line the arteries are damaged (because of risk fac...

PAD v.s PVD PAD • Decreased peripheral pulses • Reproducible leg pain when walking that is relieved with rest • Paresthesia • Loss of Hair • Skin is cool or cold to touch • Skin color is pale, dusky, mottled • Dependent rubor • Thickened toenails • Pain in distal portion of extremity • Pain when extremity is elevated - relieved by dependent position PAD v.s. PVD PVD • Neurologic assessment intact in legs • Edema around ankles • Brown pigmentation ...

API 510 Closed Book Practice Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass API 510 says that widely scattered pitting can be ignored provided that the: remaining thickness is not less than 1/2 the minimum required thickness. Rupture disks are commonly used to protect a pressure relief valve from corrosive products. When repairs and alterations are being conducted, which individual or organization is responsible Repair Organization Which code provides requirements for Hot Tapping? API ...

VA BC Section 3 2024 Exam Questions All Correctly Solved New Update What are causes of difficult catheter advancement? - Answer --Damage from previous surgical procedures/trauma -Repeated catheterizations -Large diameter catheter in small vein -Venospasm -tortuous veins -stenosis/DVT -Pacemaker -Defibrillator What are things to do to prevent difficult catheter advancement? - Answer --Ultrasound guidance -Review hx for previous procedures and trauma -Assess for anxiety (give meds ...

NSG 533: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology: Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which dyslipidemia conditions are associated with CHD risk? - Answer- Elevated LDL-C Low HDL-C Hypertriglyceridemia Which lipoprotein is the largest? - Answer- Chylomicrons which are derrived from the fat that we eat and is made in the intestines In the absence of other risk factors, what is the most significant concern for atherosclerosis and premature CAD? - Answer- Fam...

CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - *Bypass the clot providing other pathway for blood to reach heart - Take graft from somewhere else in the body* - Ie. arm or leg (you'll see an incision) - Ie. Chest wall (no visible incision) - watch for post-op infection CABG candidates - 1. *Left main coronary artery disease* pts make up 50% of CAGBs 2. Proximal 3 vessel disease 3. Multivessel disease w/ L ventricular dysfunction 4. Angina affects ADLs and is not improved with ...

Anatomy Review ● Blood Vessels: ○ Arteries: Round, thick, pulsatile, carry blood away from heart, more smooth muscle (media) than vein ○ Veins: Wider, irregular, have valves that allow for return of blood to heart ○ Capillaries: Gas exchange, small, friable ○ Three layers of tissue for arteries and veins: ■ Tunica Intima: Endothelial cells, immunity and coagulation, problems here→ HTN, atherosclerosis ■ Tunica Media: Smooth muscle cells, activated during SNS ● Alpha 1 a...

Critical Care Exam 2 latest complete study guide 2024 Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA) An abnormal accumulation of lipid, or fatty substances, and fibrous tissue in the lining of arterial blood vessel walls. CA Pathophysiology: -Inflammatory response due to injury to the vascular endothelium and progresses over many years -Injury may be initiated by smoking or tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other factors -Endothelium changes and stops producing normal antit...

BIO 669 Quiz 4- Cardiovascular Latest;(2024/2025) Questions and Answers / 100% Correct/ (78 Q & A) BIO 669 Quiz 4- Cardiovascular Latest;(2024/2025) Questions and Answers / 100% Correct/ (78 Q & A) 1. Which of the following conditions is the most immediately at risk for serious complications? a. Unstable angina b. Prinzmetal angina c. STEMI d. NSTEMI 2. Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buergers disease) is an autoimmune condition that is: a. A result of over activation of ...