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A decrease in pacemaker cells cause?
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Dysrhythmias
S/S: dizziness, palpatations, changes in mental status |
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A-fib is caused by?
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Loss of the Atrial kick
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Likely cause of orthostatic hypotension?
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Decreased sensitivity of the baroreceptors and stiffening of the aortic arch and carotid sinus. The vessels are unable to vasoconstrict in response to rapid change in position
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S/S of CAD in the elderly?
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Dyspenia, fatigue, & change in mental status (this occurs when the demand for oxygenated blood is greater than the supply)
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The most common DX of the elderly when moving into acute care facility?
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Aprox. 50%w/CHF, the second episode usually occurs w/in 90 days.
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Causes of CHF?
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May result from: ischemic heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, or vascular disease.
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S/S of CHF?
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Dyspenia & dependent peripheral edema
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S/S of dysrhythmias?
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Behavioral changes, palpitations, dyspenia, fatigue, & falls.
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S/S of peripheral vascular disease?
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Burning, cramping, or aching pain brought on by exercise that is relieved by rest (as the diseae progresses rest does not relieve pain).
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S/S of valvular heart disease?
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Dyspenia on exertion, anginal type pain, symptoms of heart failure, & a murmur is usually heard on auscultation.
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