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Sympathetics fibers from the right heart tend to pass to the
right deep cardiac plexus to innervate the right heart and the sinoatrial (SA) node.
Hypersympathetic activity of the right heart side predisposes to
supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
The fibers from the left sympathetic heart tend to innervate the
left deep cardiac plexus and the atrioventricular (AV) nodes
Hypersympathetic activity of the left heart side predisposes to
ectopic foci and ventricular fibrillation.
Right- sinoatrial (SA) node and right deep cardiac plexus– predisposes to
supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
Left-atrioventricular (AV) node and left deep cardiac plexus- predisposes
to ectopic and ventricular fib
Right vagus-via SA node and hyperactivity predisposes
sinus bradyarrhythmias
Left vagus- via AV node where hyperactivity predisposes to
AV blocks
What parasympathetics viceral afferent has strongest influence on the heart?
Pulmonary branches
Dysfunction of occipitomastoid suture, OA, AA, and C2 presumably produces effects through afferent activation of
vagal reflexes
What does the right lymphatic duct drain?
Heart, parts of lung, R upper limb, head & neck
Lymph nodes are innervated by the ___?_
Sympathetic NS
The Left Lymphatic Duct drains what?
THORACIC DUCT: Rest of Body
Diameter of Thoracic Ducts is under what control?
Sympathetic Control
Basically any change, new onset angina, angina at rest for first time, increasing severity or duration or frequency
Unstable angina
___ and ___ articulations are the most common sites for Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
Costochondral and costosternal
Direct pressure at ____ will reproduce pain and is essential part of CP workup
articulations
"Musculoskeletal Chest Pain"
Pain may be darting, last a few seconds, or a dull ache lasting hours or days
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
redness and swelling with pain at the costosternal junction
Tietzes Syndrome: type of Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
Chapman reflex points =
tender point in myofascial tissue with hyper-irritability, increased sweat gland activity, spasm and vasoconstriction
What is usually underlying CAD.
Coronary artery thrombosis
What is the Compensatory response in MI?
increased sympathetic tone, BP, HR, myocardial workload. Arrhythmias commonly associated
What can a inappropriate parasympathetic tone in MI cause?
blocks and bradycardia
Why is there arm pain in MI?
Visceral afferents facilitate the spinal cord segments resulting in pain, arm pain (due to dorsal root), and tissue texture changes.
In an MI, what V-lvls are the Ventricular involvement?
C8-T3
In an MI, what V-lvls are the Atrial involvement?
T4-6
In an MI, what V-lvls are the Anterior infarct
T2-3 on the LEFT
In an MI, what V-lvls are the Inferior wall?
T3-5 on LEFT, C2
What is the Right pectoralis major trigger point associated with in a MI?
supraventricular tachyarrhythmias due to sympathetics
How can abnormal gait affect a person in Ischemic Heart Disease?
increase cardiac work up to 300%
In Ischemic Heart Disease, what is the OMM treatment for T1-6 Left?
Indirect techniques to attenuate facilitation (esp. T2-3 Left in anterior wall MI)
In Ischemic Heart Disease, what is the OMM treatment for OA?
vagal normalization (esp. inferior wall MI)
In Ischemic Heart Disease, what is the OMM treatment forChapman points?
myocardium, renals, lungs
What V lvls has shown a correlation with HTN for OMT?
C6,T2,T6 somatic dysfunction pattern
What is the OMM goal in HTN?
Break the sympathicotonia cycle and delay stage of fixed HTN
Chapman points in HTN
posterior adrenal points T11-12- rotary stimulation
Inability of heart to pump enough blood to meet oxygen requirements of body
CHF
Causes of CHF?
MI, valvular disease, HTN, cardiomyopathies
Arrhythmias with the right vagus
SA node and sinus bradyarrhythmias
Arrhythmias with the left vagus
AV node and AV blocks
____ branches of vagus produce the strongest inhibitory influence on the heart.
Pulmonary
Irritation of ___, ___, ___ will slow heart via visceral afferents that activate the vagal efferents
larynx, carotid body pressure, oculocardiac reflex
Sympathetic effects in Arrhythmias
Increase tone results in increased heart rate and vasoconstriction. This leads to increase in cardiac irritability and subsequent arrhythmias.
Right sided irritation in arrhythmias predisposes to ?
SA node influence and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (Travell’s pectoralis triggerpoint)
Left sided irritation in arrhythmias predisposes to ?
AV node and ventricular tachyarrhythmias or fibrillation
Flattened thoracic kyphosis or crossover points in the upper thoracic area tend to periods of tachyarrhythmia with stress.Trigger point in the right pectoralis muscle is noted
Structural diagnosis Arrhythmias
What is the treatment goal in Post Sternotomy Patient “S/P CABG
Increase movement of ribs, respiratory dynamics, increase lymphatic drainage
What are the overall OMM Treatments for Post Sternotomy Patient “S/P CABG”
Rib raising, BLT, Lymphatic Pump, Clavicular releases, Diaphragmatic release, OA release, MFR of the sternum
What is Facilitation driven by
nociception
_____ is a loop within the interneuron network that lowers the threshold so that less nociceptive stimulus will cause the interneuron to fire
Facilitation
_____ synapse with an interneuron in the spinal cord
Pain fibers (nociceptors)
In CABG, The ____ is the pivot point and does not suffer strain.
Costo-transverse junction
In CABG, The rib heads are ___ into the vertebral bodies causing the most strain.
compressed
What ligaments can be damaged in CABG?
Lateral costotransverse ligament, Superior costotransverse ligament, Radiate ligament
What is the idea of treatment in CABG?
restore normal motion in the mediastinum while it heals to prevent the development of a restrictive scar.
What soft tissue is affected in CABG?
parietal pleura, The phrenic nn. also supplies the abdominal diaphragm.
Key Areas to Diagnose and Treat Cervical spine
"Parasympathetics
Phrenic nerve"
Key Areas to Diagnose and Treat Thoracic spine
"Sympathetics
Chapman"
Key Areas to Diagnose and Treat Thoracic Outlet
Lympathics
Key Areas to Diagnose and Treat Rib cage
"Sympathetics
Lymphatics
Mechanical
Venous"
Key Areas to Diagnose and Treat TA diaphragm
"Lymphatics
Venous
Ventilatory Mechanics"
"Sympathetics
____with synapses in upper thoracic and cervical chain ganglia."
T1-6
What is the Parasympathetic Innervation to the Heart?
"Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)
Jugular foramen, OM suture, OA, AA, C2
Right and Left sided distribution
Right side= SA node
Left side= AV node
"
"Weight reduction
Physical Activity
Smoking
Pharmacological
Diet
Stress reduction"
Management of Cardiac Patient
"Presentation: heaviness, pressure, burning, squeezing, smothering, choking
Typically caused by exertion, or emotion, and relieved by rest or sublingual Nitroglycerin"
Stable angina
"Radiating upper half of left chest
referral out and down the inner surface of arm and hand to the tips of fingers
refer up the neck and into the jaw"
VS Reflex pain from coronary arteries
"Palpatory findings
Areas of acute facilitation =
acute, warm, boggy, edematous, T1-T6 Left"
Viscerosomatic Reflex physical findings Angina vs. Musculoskeletal CP
What are the treatment goals in MI?
"Decrease sympathetic hyperactivity
Decrease parasympathetic hyperactivity
Decrease lymphatic congestion
Consider- paraspinal inhibition, thoracic inlet,indirect to sternum/ribs, pectoral traction, diaphragm, C2, OA, CV4 for homeostasis and decrease stress"
"What are the Management issues
Acute MI"
"NO FORCEFUL DIRECT ACTION
Do not over treat
May need to treat in semi-recumbent position
“pumps” are too vigorous"
"What are the Management issues
Chronic MI"
"Upper thoracic motion
Diaphragm
OA and C2
Fascia- thoracic inlet"
"Hyper activity to sympathetic stimuli
Prolonged sympathetic stimuli to kidneys creates functional retention of water and salt plus elevated arterial pressure
Inappropriate increased SVR"
Essential Hypertension
"HTN OMM Treatment
OA Release: _____
Rib Raising:_____
Cervicals: _____
Thoracolumbar junction: _____
Chapman’s Reflexes:_____
CV4: ______
Myofascial Trigger Points: _____"
"OMM Treatment
OA Release: increase Vagal output
Rib Raising: inhibitory (attenuate facilitation)
Cervicals: carotid baroreceptors, cervical ganglions
Thoracolumbar junction: renals and RAS
Chapman’s Reflexes: myocardium, adrenals
CV4: fluid homeostasis and decrease stress
Myofascial Trigger Points: mobilize fluids"
Treatment goals in HTN for OMM?
"Treatment goals
Decrease excess sympatheticotonia
Decrease systolic and diastolic pressures
Stress reduction- facilitation response to decrease sympathetic stimulation"
"Preload and afterload issues
Poor cardiac pump function with inadequate perfusion
Liver
Kidney
Brain
Problem filling the ventricles with “backward effect”
Consider autonomic innervation of large lymph channels
"
Pathophysiology of CHF
Treatment goals of CHF
"Improve venous return
Improve lymphatic return
Diaphragms
Pectoralis lift
Lymphatic pump (NOT IN ACUTE PHASE)
Decrease abnormal workload due to structural problems
Improve thoracic cage compliance- improves autonomic tone
"
Management ISSUES in CHF
Things not to do or take note of!
"Do not treat in supine position during acute phase.
No forceful direct technique- acute
Do not over treat- acute
Care to liver and spleen due to friability from congestion."
"OMM treatment for CHF
Lymphatic Pump: ______
Diaphragmatic Techniques: ______
Effluerage: _____
Clavicular releases: _____
CV4: _____
Release ___ ligament
of course: OA, thoracics, lumbar, Chapman pts, fascia, sternum
"
"OMM treatment
Lymphatic Pump: fluid mobilization
Diaphragmatic Techniques: abdominal, thoracic, UG, popliteal fascias
Effluerage: mobilize peripheral fluid
Clavicular releases: promote thoracic duct drainage
CV4: fluid homeostasis and decrease stress
Release coronoid ligament
of course: OA, thoracics, lumbar, Chapman pts, fascia, sternum"
Treatment goals in Arrhythmias
"Decrease sympathetic hypertonicity
Remove trigger points involved in arrhythmias
Remove postural factors involved in arrhythmias"
What are the Initial OMM Treatments for Post Sternotomy Patient “S/P CABG”
"Improve breathing- scalenes and cervicals
Paraspinal tissues- gentle
Improve lymph-Indirect fascial for thoracic inlet
Diaphragm- indirect"
What are the Long term OMM Treatments for Post Sternotomy Patient “S/P CABG”
"Improve respiratory function
Improve ADLs"