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Sites to asucutate for bruits
Temporal
Carotid
Subclavian
Abdominal aorta
Renal/iliac/femoral arteries
3 P's of occlussion
Pain
Pallor
Pulselessness
Heart sounds change with increased blood volume
Audible splitting after 20 weeks
Systolic Ejection murmur
Heart sound associated with mitral valve prolapse
MVP suggested by midsystolic click
Name systolic murmurs
Midsystolic
semilunar valves
Ejection (turb. blood flow)
early, harsh, cres-dec, aortic & pulm. sten., innocent
Holosystolic
(extends throughout)
regurgitant flow AV valves
Late systolic
mitral valve prolapse
Diastolic murmurs
Early diastolic
aortic or pulmonic insufficientcy (regurg), decrescendo
Mid-diastolic (low rumble)
turbulent flow AV valves
mitral or tricuspid stenosis
Late diastolic (presystolic)
turbulent flow AV valves
mitral/tricuspid sten.
*Continuous-Patent.Ductus
HTN is diagnosed when b/p is
≥ 140 systolic and ≥ 90 diastolic
5 A's are
Ask
Assess
Advise
Assist
Arrange
Cuff bladder should cover __% of arm for correct B/P
80%
B/P is lowest at night "nocturnal dip" loss of this dip increases risk for
stroke
Pre-HTN is defined as
120-139/80-89

50% Pre-htn turns into HTN in 4 years
ACE inhibitor prevents
Conversion of Angiotension I to angiotension II
cigarettes increase B/P by increasing
nor-epi
NSAIDs can increase B/P by ___mmHg
5
best avoided in borderline and HTN pts
Low K intake is associated with higher BP. Recomended dose is
90mm/dl
Metabolic syndrome (AKA syndrome X or the deadly quartet) consists of
upper body obesity
hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
hypertrygliceridemia
HTN
(usually have low HDL's also)
causes of secondary htn
renal disease (parenchymal), renal artery stenosis, endocrine abnormalities such as primary aldosteronism and thyroid disease, Cushing’s syndrome and LT corticosteroid therapy, pheochromocytoma, use of estrogen and coarctation of the aorta
Only 5% have a specific cause
most common cause of secondary htn
renal dz
ECG findings of LVH is found in ___% of chronic HTN
15%
LVH is a strong predictor of prognosis
Occurance of HF is reduced 50% if proper HTN therapy is initiated
Therapy is monitored best by SBP- Therapy can regress hypertrophy
A high serum uric acid level is a relative contraindication to what htn therapy
Diuretic therapy (gout)
weight reduction can decrease B/P by
5-20mm/Hg for each 10kg (22lb) lost
DASH diet can decrease B/P by
8-14mm/Hg
why are beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are less effective at lowering high blood pressure in Black patients
mainly to the low renin state in these patients.
non compliance due in impotence in males
Incereased cough and angioedemia related to hypersensitivity to bradykinins
B/P and goal of renal and DM
130/80
Potential favorable effects of thiazide diuretic
Thiazide-type diuretics are useful in slowing demineralization in osteoporosis
Potential favorable effects of alpha-blockers
alpha-blockers may be useful in prostatism. (BPH)
Potential favorable effects of beta-blockers
BBs can be useful in the treatment of atrial tachyarrhythmias/fibrillation,
migraine, thyrotoxicosis (short term), essential tremor, or perioperative hypertension
ACEIs and ARBs should not be given to
women likely to become pregnant and are contraindicated in those who are
history of angioedema
BBs should generally be
avoided in individuals who have
asthma, reactive airways disease, or second
or third degree heart block
(can mask the s/s of hypoglycemia in type I DM)
tachyphylaxis is
rapid apperance of a progressive decrease in response to a drug
Alpha aldostroceptor antagonist (doxazosin)
each antihypertensive medication bring B/P down around
10 mm/Hg
The more pills you prescribe the patent the less _____ they will be
compliant
look at test question that might deal with compliance and look at frequency of dosing and think about combination dosing
ACEIs and ARBs have demonstrated favorable effects on the progression of diabetic and nondiabetic _____ _______
renal disease
Postural hypotension is
A decrease in standing SBP >10 mmHg, when associated with dizziness or fainting,
is more frequent in older patients with systolic hypertension, diabetes, and
those taking diuretics, venodilators (e.g., nitrates, alpha-blockers, and sildenafillike drugs), and some psychotropic drugs. Caution should be used to avoid volume depletion and excessively rapid dose titration of antihypertensive drugs.
DOC's to treat HTN in pregnancy.
Methyldopa, BBs, and vasodilators are preferred medications for the safety of the fetus

with chronic HTN only treat if B/P > 150/100 with goal at 130-150/80-100
For the most part diabetics will require ___-___ number of HTN medications
3-5 medications.
Focus has moved farther away from what is the best to start them on to what combination do they need to be on.
What HTN med (class) has been shown to delay kidney disease in diabetics
ARB's > ACEI
Resistant hypertension is
the failure to reach goal BP in patients who are
adhering to full doses of an appropriate three-drug regimen that includes a
diuretic

After excluding potential identifiable hypertension, clinicians should carefully explore reasons why the patient is not at goal BP. Particular attention should be paid to diuretic type and dose in relation to renal function
Hypertensive emergency is a B/P
SBP >220 or DBP >125

DBP correlates with end organ failure >130

reduce no more than 25% in 1-2 hours and get to 160/100 in 2-6 hrs.
Preeclampsia is
B/P > 140 or > 90 after 20 weeks gestation and proteinuria during pregnancy
Eclampsia: addition of seizures
***Chronic hypertension has NOT been diagnosed PRIOR to pregnancy***

Cure is to deliver baby
Severe preeclampsia is
BP high over 160/110 mm Hg
Thrombocytopenia (platelets < 100,000) threat of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Severe epigastric pain (hepatic hemorrhage)
Protienuria > 5g/24 hrs
HELLP syndrome is
hemolysis
elevated liver enzymes
low platelets (rare below 20,000)
Education of pt and family PIH/Preeclampsia
Encourage fetal activity logs (3-4 movements/day)
Daily blood pressure logs (3-4 times/day)
Bed Rest (try to rest on your left side)
Monitor urine output/edema
Daily weights/ Report 5# or > in one week
Report abdominal pain, severe HA, spots before eyes
Seizures may occur shortly before birth
Teach seizure precautions to others
Symptoms may recur in 1/3 of future pregnancies
Mild/moderate preeclampsia
Moderate
Diastolic 90-110 mmHg
pronounced edema
platelet count > 100,000
CNS irritability minimal
epigastric pain absent
liver enzymes normal
0.3-5g protienuria in 24 hrs
In children and adolescents, hypertension is defined as BP
that is, on repeated
measurement, at the 90th percentile or greater adjusted for age, height, and gender

The fifth Korotkoff sound is used to define DBP
Normal B/P for newborn
In the newborn period, this ranges from 85-90 mm Hg systolic and 55-65 mm Hg diastolic for both genders
Normal 1year old B/P
Acceptable levels in the first year are 90-100/60-67 mm Hg
If HTN in pediatric pt think of _____ reasons 1st
Renal
HTN in children is commonly renal in orgin
1 congenital
2 obstruction
3 thrombosis
4 vol overload
Diagnosis of HTN in a child
1.) > than 10
2.) < than 10
1.) > than 10 -140/85

2.) < than 10 - 130/75
first heart sound caused by
S1- closure of the AV valves (mitral and tricuspid)
second heart sound caused by
S2- closure of the semi lunar valves (aortic and pulmonic)
heart sound S3 is
usually volume overload

- low-pitched; frequent in normal children and in patients with increased CO; + in pts > 40 ind. impaired ventricular function.
heart sound S4 is
stiff ventricles -

- low-pitched, presystolic; present in patients with systemic HTN, aortic stenosis
Major CV risk factors
Hypertension
Cigarette smoking
*Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) Physical inactivity *Dyslipidemia
*Diabetes mellitus Microalbuminuria or estimated GFR <60 mL/min Age (>55 years for men, >65 years for women)
Family history of premature cardiovascular disease (men <55 years or women 65 years)
All protease inhibitors except ____ cause increased chol, increased tg, increased fat, increased risk of DM
atazanavir
what garlic dose to decreased ldl?
600-900 mg po qd. decreases ldl by 4-12%
target of statins?
decrease LDL
target of niacin?
decreases tg 25-40%
target of bile acid resins
decreases ldl 20-35% and raise hdl by 5%
who should you be cautious with with bile acid resins
caution with clients with high TG, because it may increase tg.
s/e of bile acid resins
gas, constipation, nausea, bloating
s/e of statins
rhabdo, muscle aches, gas, headache, constipation, abd pain
s/e of niacin
flushing!
prevent flushing of niacin by?
taking 81 mg ASA 30 min prior with small carb snack. take it at hs
when does pregnant client increase chol
36-39th week
avg rise in chol for preg client
30-40
trt of preg client with high chol
dietary therapy: high fiber, low carbs, low saturated fats
IF you do start pediatric patient on chol med, what class would you give
bile acid sequestrants r/t minimize risks of systemic toxicity
#1 killer of people worldwide
CAD

1 out of 5 Americans dies from CAD

Women in the US die from IHD 2X more often than from Breast CA
what is Target-Organ Damage?
Heart :
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Angina or prior myocardial infarction
Prior coronary revascularization
Heart failure
Brain
Stroke or transient ischemic attack
Chronic kidney disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Retinopathy
Metabolic Syndrome diagnosed if 3 or > of following are +: (5 to chose from)
-Abdominal obesity
-Trigylcerides >150mg/dL
-HDL cholesterol < 40mg/dL(males) and <50mg/dL(females)
-Fasting glucose > 110mg/dL
-HTN
Increased levels of High sensitivity C reactive protien (CRP) is strong risk factor for
CAD
Levels <1 and >3 can be indicators of future CV events

CRP levels may also be elevated with other conditions such as DM, Obesity and metabolic syndromes
______ means that the amount of blood supplied to the tissue is inadequate to supply the needs of the tissue.
Ischemia
Signs/symptoms of MI
Chest pain- usually substernal discomfort that may radiate to jaw or left arm.
Dyspnea
Nausea
Diaphoresis
Some patients, e.g. older, females, diabetics, may have no chest pain at all. (confusion) Painless infarction- 1/3 may have no pain at all

Premonitory Pain- occurs with minimal exertion or at rest!!!

Pain of infarction- early morning CP, may come in waves and is more severe than angina; lasts few minutes or longer
(B/P usually the highest)

Other symptoms- diaphoresis, weak, apprehensive, inability to lie down, syncope, dyspnea, orthopnea, abdominal bloating, cough.
Lab findings of an MI might include
may be normal, but may have elevated biocardiac markers, such as CK, CK-MB, Troponin I and T.
Creatine is important for determining risk
ECG changes that indicate an MI
ECG
ST segment elevation, ST segment depression or T wave flattening or inversion
Treatment of MI
Hospitalization
Bedrest
24 hour monitoring
Aspirin should be given on presentation
Anticoagulation therapy (possible anti thrombolytic)
Nitroglycerin
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Statins
Imediate treatment of STEMI
Warrants immediate reperfusion therapy

Results from occlusive coronary thrombus at site of atherosclerotic plaque.

Consider cocaine as cause in young adults without risk factors.
Classic sequence of ECG changes
peaked T waves > ST- segment elevation > Q wave > T wave inversion
DD of MI
Costochondritis
Spinal disease- cervical, thoracic
GERD
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Shoulder degeneration
Respiratory conditions- pneumonia, PE or sp. pneumothorax.
Questions you wouid ask the pt with chest pain
Is the pain between the shoulder blades?
Under the breast bone?
Does the pain change location?
Is it on one side only?
How would you describe the pain? (Severe, tearing or ripping, sharp, stabbing, burning, squeezing, constricting, tight, pressure-like, crushing, aching, dull, heavy)
Does it come on suddenly? Does the pain occur at the same time each day?
Is the pain getting worse? How long does the pain last?
Does the pain go from your chest into your shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, or back?
Is the pain worse when you are breathing deeply, coughing, eating, or bending?
Is the pain worse when you are exercising?
Is it better after you rest?
Is it completely relieved or just less pain?
Is the pain better after you take nitroglycerin medication?
After you drink milk or take antacids?
After belching?
What other symptoms are also present?
The echocardiogram allows the diagnoses and evaluation of:
Heart murmurs
Abnormal heart valves
The pumping function of the heart for people with heart failure
Damage to the heart muscle in patients who have had heart attacks
Infection in the sac around the heart (pericarditis)
Infection on or around the heart valves (infectious endocarditis)
The source of a blood clot or emboli after a stroke or TIA
Congenital heart disease
Atrial fibrillation
Pulmonary hypertension
ACE Inhibitors:
Captopril (Capoten) Enalapril (Vasotec) Lisinopril (Zestril) Quinapril (Accupril) Ramipril (Altace) Fosinopril (Monopril) Trandolapril (Mavik)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers:
Candersartan Losartan Valsartan
Aldosterone Antagonists
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Eplerenone (Inspra)
Target Window for Digoxin:
Loading dose administered over 24h followed by maintenance dose based on age, weight, renal function and serum digoxin levels.

- Target plasma levels: 0.5-1 ng/mL. -
Quinidine, verapamil, amiodarone– increases plasma levels of digoxin (by displacing tissue binding sites and depressing renal digoxin clearance) -

Cholestyramine– decreases the absorption of digoxin
NYHA class I
No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea (shortness of breath).
NYHA class II
Slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.
NYHA class III
Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.
NYHA class IV
Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased.
ACC/AHA stages of HF
A:
A—high risk for developing heart failure Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CAD, family history of cardiomyopathy
ACC/AHA stages of HF
B:
B—asymptomatic heart failure Previous MI, LV dysfunction, valvular heart disease
ACC/AHA stages of HF
C:
C—symptomatic heart failure Structural heart disease, dyspnea and fatigue, impaired exercise tolerance
ACC/AHA stages of HF
D:
D—refractory end-stage heart failure Marked symptoms at rest despite maximal medical therapy
50% of hospital admissions r/t HF is because
d/t non-adherence with diets, medication, or both
Essentials of DX of LVHF
LV: exertional dyspnea, cough, orthopnea, fatigue, PND
Essentials of DX of RVHF
RV: hepatomegaly, dependent edema; usually due to LV failure
Definition of HF
Syndrome, not a disease, resulting from cardiac disorders (structural or functional) that impair the ability of the ventricle either to fill w/blood (diastolic dysfunction) or eject blood (systolic dysfunction). Cardiac output not enough to meet the body’s metabolic needs.

Evidenced by signs & symptoms of inadequate tissue perfusion & volume overload. Main manifestations are dyspnea and fatigue (exercise intol.), and volume overload (peripheral edema & pulm. congestion).

Develops after an insult to the myocardium initiates the process of remodeling
Which 2 HF are treated diffrently?
Systolic vs. diastolic (ID’s difference in dysfunctions requiring different tx.) & therefore of prime importance to differentiate in diagnosis


Ischemic vs. non-ischemic (not really treated differently)
High-output vs. low-output (similar to systolic vs. diastolic)
Right-sided vs. left-sided (ID’s symptom etiology, but not really treated differently)
Eitology of Systolic HF
Results from decreased contractility
Ventricles lose ability to eject blood into a high-pressure aorta
Contributing factors:
CAD (primary cause), MI
HTN
Valvular insufficiency
Diabetes
Dilated cardiomyopathy (viral or alcoholic)
Eitology of Diastolic HF
Results from restriction in ventricular filling
Stiffness of ventricle
Ventricular hypertrophy
Contributing factors:
HTN (primary cause)
CAD
Renal disease
Diabetes
valvular stenosis
Signs/Symptoms of Systolic HF
Systolic
EF <40%
Progressive SOB
Displaced PMI
S3 gallop (Kentucky)
Pulmonary congestion
Cardiomegaly
Q waves on EKG
Younger than 65
Signs/Symptoms of Diastolic HF
EF >40-45%
Acute pulm. edema
Sustained PMI
S4 gallop (Tennessee)
Pulmonary congestion
Normal sized heart
LVH on EKG
65 years or older
S/S of Left sided HF
(usually precipitates RSHF)
Symptoms
Dyspnea on exertion
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
Orthopnea
Tachypnea
Cough
Hemoptysis

Signs
Bibasilar rales
Pulmonary edema
S3 gallop
Pleural effusion
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
S/S of Right sided HF
(usually after LSHF)
Symptoms
Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Nausea
Bloating
Constipation
Ascites

Signs
Peripheral edema
Jugular venous distension (JVD)
Hepatojugular reflux
Hepatomegaly
DD of HF
Pneumonia
COPD
Pulmonary embolus
Cor pulmonale
Myocardial Infarction
Venous insufficiency
Liver or renal disease
Whay study give a definitive dx of HF
Echocardiogram w/doppler flow (definitive dx. HF – & differentiates systolic/diastolic dysf.)
Drugs that exacerbate HF
TZD’s (Avandia) esp. if taken w/insulin
CCB’s
BB’s (newly started or titrated too fast)
NSAIDs/Cox-2 inhibitors r/y fluid retention
Glucocorticoids
Na-containing meds (i.e., antacids, Zosyn, Timentin, Colace)
Infliximab (Remicade) – HIV patients
Itraconazole (Sporonox) – toenail antifungal
Doxorubicin
Illicit drugs (i.e., cocaine)
Antineoplastic drugs
HF signs/symptoms to watch for/notify practitioner
Weight gain 0.5-1.5 kg, edema, PND, orthopnea, need for more pillows to sleep, decreased exercise tol.)
Hospital admissions may be avoided by early intervention by the practitioner
Select patients can be taught a sliding scale for adjusting their diuretic use based on weight gain & S/S
L to R shunting will cause:
Cyanotic or Acyanotic HD
Acyanotic

Since the pressure is more in the left side of the heart than in the right side, an abnormal opening between the two sides will result in blood flow from the left to the right
4 catagories of Acyanotic HD
1. INCREASED PULMONARY BLOOD FLOW
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Atrioventricular septal defect

2. OBSTRUCTION TO BLOOD FLOW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEART
Pulmonary stenosis

3. OBSTRUCTION TO THE BLOOD FLOW ON THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE HEART
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis
Other congenital lesions

4. MYOCARDIAL DISEASES
RF for PIH
mostly primipara,
increased risk in htn, multipara, dm, renal ds, collagen-vascular ds, autoimmune ds
pih bp
sustained sys>140
dia>90
AFTER 20 weeks gestation
patho of pih
endothelial disorder causing poor placental profusion
UA of PIH
proteinuria shows at least 0.3 g/24h
(300mg/dl=3+)
mild vs. moderate preeclampsia
mild=diastolic <90-100a
moderate= diastolic 90-110, pronounced edema, platelet >100,000, epigastric pain +, liver enzymes wnl, CNS irritability normal
severe preeclampsia:
BP > 160/100
platelets <100,000
severe epigastric pain (hepatic hemorrhage)
HELLP syndrome
eclampsia
seizures!!!!!!!
all the preeclampsis s/s
severe CNS irritabilty
cns mild to moderate pih
headache
hyperreflexia
cns severe pih
seizures
blurring vision
scotomas
clonus
irritability
UA results mild to moderate
0.3-0.5g/24h
UA results for severe PIH
>5g/24 h or cath UA with 4+ protein
urine output mild to mod PIH
>20-30 ml/hr
urine output severe PIH
<20-30ml/hr
AST, ALT, LDH for mild to moderate pih
WNL
ast, alt, ldh for severe pih
elevated lft;s, epigastric pain, ruptured liver
platelets and hgb for mild/mod pih
>100, 000
WNL
platelet and hgb for severe pih
<100,000
elevated
bp for mild/mod pih
retina?
<160/110
arteriolar spasm
bp for severe pih
retina?
>160/110
retinal hemorrhage
growth retardation, oligohydraminos, fetal distress for mild/moderate PIH?
absent growth retardation
oligo-may be present
fetal distression-absent
growth retardation, oligohydraminos, fetal distress for severe PIH
all present
classic elements for diagnosis?
htn
proteinuria
edema

clinically, you dont need all 3.
must have two seperate bp readings at least 6 hours apart
true
preeclampsia 36weeks or greater=
delivery
strong indication for delivery otherwise?
epigastric pain, thrombocytopenia, visual changes
preeclampsia home management:
BED REST, must be reliable patient, mild sx, frequent bp ability, home health RN
Hospitalize if unreliable home, moderate sx,
Fetal Indications if fetal indications, but bring plt >50,000
have diuretics, dietary restriction, sodium restriction, asa, vitamin supplements shown to be useful in preeclampsia
no
mumur grading?
Grade I
very faint/ not heard all positions
Grade II
quiet heard stethoscope on chest
Grade III
moderately loud but no thrill
Grade IV
loud and may have thrill
Grade V
very loud associated with a thrill
Grade VI
heard without steth. & has a thrill
innocent murmurs are grades __ through___

remember thrill/4th!
1-3
still's murmur

grade?
loudest where?
I-III/VI systolic murmur
loudest in supine, dinishes with inspiration, sitting or standing, or during valsalva manuever
innominnate or carotid bruit?
heard in R supraclavicular area
grade 2-4
venous hum?
continous musical hum, best heard with child sitting, usually louder on right.
conditions that increase systolic innocent murmurs
supine position
fever
anemia
pulmonary ejection murmur

heard louder when?
louder when supine or when cardiac output increased, softer with standing or valsalva manuever?