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cardiac 1

Across
Too much fluid in the vasculature of the lungs. often a symptom of acute left sided HF.
a protein that's released into the bloodstream during a heart attack or when cardiac muscle is damaged. should be drawn if person has angina
Medication class that reduces afterload. Example: lisinopril
Insufficiency, ___, and prolapse are the major types of valvular disease. _____ occurs when there is backflow through a valve.
Drugs that make your heart muscle contractions stronger, example digoxin.
Type of medication that lowers the HR and BP. decreases myocardial workload
The processes of reducing excess bodily fluid through the use of medications that increase excretion through increased urine production.
Self management of HF is important. A pt is to be instructed to measure a Daily ___ and report an increase of 1kg/day or 2kg/ week.
Down
Hardening of the aorta, decreasing blood flow and increasing resistance through the vessel.
Acute ischemic chest pain that may be reoccurring. often a precursor to an MI
_____ coronary intervention is a procedure that relieves ischemic symptoms. a catheter is inserted into an artery, the blockage is identified and a stent can be placed to open the artery.
the force of the myocardial muscle contraction.
____ risk factors for coronary artery disease include diet, activity level, substance use, and weight.
_____ events are major complications if infective endocarditis when a piece of vegetation breaks off the valve and causes TIA, CVA or PE.