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4440 Risk Strat Definitions (Major signs and symptoms)
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Fitness
Undergraduate 3
05/03/2010

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angina
Definition
chest pain/ discomfort due to ischemia
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ischemia
Definition
reduced or inadequate blood flow
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syncope
Definition
a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness that is caused by an inadequate flow of blood to the brain
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orthopnea
Definition
sensations of SOB or difficulty breathing when in a horizontal position. Breathing becomes easier when in a vertical/standing position.
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Definition
a sudden onset of difficulty breathing at night
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edema
Definition
excessive sweating
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palpitations
Definition
rapid, violent regular, or irregular heart beats; commonly caused by anxiety, fear, excessive smoking, or drinking too much caffeine. May be caused by heart disease, anemia, or hyperthyroidism.
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tachycardia
Definition
HR greater than 100bpm
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intermittent claudication
Definition
pain or cramp in the calf muscle after exercise. Cause - inadequate blood or oxygen supple to the calf muscle
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heart murmur
Definition
abnormal sounding heart beat; frequently due to dysfunction of a heart valve
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