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Chapter 19- heart and neck vessels
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Undergraduate 1
04/08/2012

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angina pectoris
Definition
acust chest pain that occurs when myocardial demand exceeds its oxygen supply
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Aortic regurgitation
Definition
(aortic insufficiency) imcompetent aortic valve that alllows backward flow of blood into left ventricle during diastole
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Aortic stenosis
Definition
calcified aortic valve cusps that restricts forward flow of blood during systole
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Aortic valve
Definition
left semilunar valve separating hte aorta and the left ventricle
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Apex of the heart
Definition
tip of the heart that point down toward the 5th left intervostal space
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Apical impulse
Definition
(point if maximal impulse) pulsation created as the left ventricle rotates against the chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th left intercostal space in the midclavicular line
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base of the heart
Definition
broader area of heart's outline located at the 3rd right and left intercostal space
Term

Bell

 

Definition
cup shaped endpiece used for soft, low pitched heart sounds
Term
bradycardia
Definition
slow heart rate, < 50 beats per minutes in the adult
Term
Clubbing
Definition
bulbous enlargment of the fistal phalanges of fingers and toes that occurs with chronic cyanotic heart and lung conditions
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Coartation of aorta
Definition
severe narrowing of descending aorta, a confenital heart defect
Term
cor pulmonale
Definition
right ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension
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cyanosis
Definition
duskt blue mottling of the skin and mucous membranes due to excessive amount of reduced hemoglobin in the blood
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Diaphragm of teh stethoscope
Definition
flat endpiece oused for hearing relatively highpitched heart sounds
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diastole
Definition
hearts filling phase
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edema
Definition
swelling of legs or dependent body part due to increased interstitial fluid
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erbs point
Definition
ausultory area in the 3rd left intercostal space
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first heart sound S1
Definition

AV vales closes and signaled the begining of systole

 

Term
Second heart sound S2
Definition
semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic) and signals end of systole
Term
third heart sound S3
Definition
soft, low pitched ventricular filling sound that occurs in early diastole (S3 gallop) and may be an early sign of heart failure
Term
fourth heart sound S4
Definition
(gallop, atrial gallop), very soft, low pitched ventricullar filling sound that occurs in the last diastole
Term
gallop rhythm
Definition
addition 3rd or 4th sound that sounds like a cadence of galloping horse
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inching
Definition
technique of moving the stethoscope incrementally across the precordium through the auscultory areas while listening to the heart sounds
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Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
Definition
increase in tthickness of myocardial wall that occurs when the heart pumps against chronic outflow obstruction (aortic stenosis)
Term
Midclavicular line ( MCL)
Definition
imaginery vertical line bisecting the middle of the clavicle in each hemithorax
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mitral regurgitation
Definition
(mitral insufficiency) incompetent mitral valve allows regurgitation of blood back into left atrium during systole
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mitral stenosis
Definition
calified mitral valve impedes forward flow of blood into left verntricle during diastole
Term
mitral valve
Definition
left av valve separating the left atria and ventricle
Term
papiltation
Definition
uncomfortable awareness of rapid or irregular heart rate
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parodoxical splitting
Definition
opposite of normal split S2 so tha that the split is heard in expiration, and in inspiration the sounds fude to one sound
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Pericardial friction rub
Definition
high pitched, scratchy extracardiac sound heard when the precordium is inflamed
Term
Physiologic inspiration
Definition
normal variation in S2 heard ast wo separate components during inspiration
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Precordium
Definition
area of the chest wall overlying the heart and great vessels
Term
pulmonic regurgitation
Definition
(pulmonic insufficinecy) backflow go blood through incompetent pulmonic valve into the right ventricle
Term

Summation gallop

 

Definition
abnormal mid-diastolic heart sound heard when both the pathologic S3 and S4 are present
Term
Syncope
Definition
temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased cerevral blood flow (fainting), caused by ventricular asystole, pronounced bradycardia, or ventricular fibrillation
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systole
Definition
hearts pumping phase
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tachycardia
Definition
rapid heart rate, > 90 beats per minuted in the adult
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Thrill
Definition
palpable vibration on the chest wall accompanying severe heart mrmur
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tricuspid valve
Definition
right AV separating the right atriav ventricle
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periocardium
Definition
tough, fibrous, double-walled sac that surrounds and protects teh heart
Term
pericardial
Definition
pericardium has two layer that contain ___________fluid
Term
Mycocardium
Definition
muscle of the heart and it does the pumping
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Endocardium
Definition
thin layer of endothelial tissue that lines the inner surface of the heart chambers and valves
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right side
Definition
this side of the heart pumps blood into the lungs
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left side
Definition
this side of the heart simultaneously pumps blood into the body
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Atrium
Definition
thin-walled reservoirs that are the receiving chambers of the heart, receiving blood flowng back to the heart
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ventricles
Definition
thick-walled muscular pumping chamber that pumps blood out of the heart
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backflow
Definition
the main purpose of valves to separate each chamber in the heartis to prevent
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the atrioventricular valves
Definition
(mitral and the tricuspid valves) separate the atria and ventricles and they open during diastole (filling phase) to fill ventricles with blood. Then during systole (pumping phase), these valves close ro prevent reguritation
Term
semilunar valves (SL)
Definition

(pulmonic and aortic valves) between the arteries and ventricles, they open during systole (pumping phase) for blood to eject from the heart

 

Term
4-6 L of blood per minute
Definition
in the resting adult, the heart pumps
Term
stroke volume ( amt of volume in each systole) * R (beats per min)
Definition
Cardiac out put equals
Term
heart's contraction
Definition
(preload) witht he frank-starling law, the greater the stretch, the stronger is the _____, which then increases the volume of blood ejected
Term
carotid artery
Definition
the left and right lies between the groove of the trachea and sternomastoid muscle
Term
jugular veins
Definition

these veins empty unoxygenated blood into the superior vena cava

 

Term
Murmurs
Definition
from turbulent blood flow, which is gentle, blowing, swooshign sound that can be heard on the chest wall
Term
angina
Definition
A squeezing clenched fist is a sign of
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Hemoyptysis
Definition
this is a sputum production in which is a pulmonary disorder, but sometimes can occur with mitral stenosis
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evening
Definition
when there's fatique from decrease CO it happens in the
Term
all day or worsens in the morning
Definition
fatique from anxiety or depressoin occurs
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myocardial infarction or low CO
Definition
cyanosis or pallor occurs with
Term
dependent
Definition
edema is _______where there is heart fsiailure
Term
elevation all night
Definition
cardiac edema is better in the morning than at night because of
Term
local vein
Definition
cardiac edeme is bilateral, when it's uni later swelling that means there is a _______________cause
Term
nocturia
Definition
someone who has heart failure and moves alot during the day, but when they sleep there's a lot of fluid reabsorption and excretion of urine
Term
Risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD)
Definition
always collect data for this regarding elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, blood sugar above 130 mg/dL or , also known diabetes mellitus, obesity, cigarette smoking, low activity level, and length f hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women
Term
feeding
Definition
when you screen heart disease in the infant, note fatique during ________________, infants with heart failuret ake fewer ounces each feeding, becomes dyspneic with sucking, diaphoretic, falls into exhaustion sleep, awakens after a short time when hungry again
Term
carotid sinus hypersensitivity
Definition
condition in which pressure over the carotid sinus leqads to decrease heart rate, decreased BP, and cerebral ischemia wtih syncope which occyrs in odler afults with hypertension or occlusion of carotid artery
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murmur sound
Definition
this sounds much like the  bruit but it caused by a cardiac disorder
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local cause (kinking or aneurysm)
Definition
unilateral distention of external jugular veins is due to
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CVP/heart failure
Definition
If there is full distended external jugular veins above 45 degrees (which is suppose to dissapear) it signifies an increase
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3cm above sternal angle while at 45 degree
Definition
elevated blood pressure is a level of pulstion that is more than the
Term
and stays elevated as long as you push
Definition
you knoww hen heart failure is prsent when the jugular veins elevate
Term
Hepatojugular reflux
Definition
when venous pressure is elevated or  there may be heart heart failure present, perform this by positioning the person supine and tell them to breath quiwtly through open mouth and use your right hanf on the right upper quadrant below the rib cage and as you push watch the level of jugular pulsation with a sustained pressure for 30 seconds
Term
heave or lift
Definition
sustained forceful thrusting of ventricle during systole which occurs with ypertroping and increased workload
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right heave
Definition
this heave is seen at the sternal border
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left heave
Definition
heave seen at the apex
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palpating hte precordium
Definition
using the palmar of your fingers gently palpate the apex, left sternal border, and the base and normally none should occur, if there is note timing and use the carotid artery as a guide
Term
x-ray and echocardiogragm
Definition

to outline the hearts border, percussion used to be used but now it is replaced with ______________.percusion limited especially with the female breasts.

 

Term
ventricular volume or  wall thickness
Definition
cardiac enlargement is due to increased____________which occurs ith hypertension, CAD, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy
Term
end pieces
Definition

To ausculate the precordium you will use both ________of the stethoscope

 

Term
low
Definition
heart sounds are usually _______ frequency
Term
diaphragm
Definition

When assessing auscultation on the precordium, always start with the ____________first do this routine:

1) note rate and rhythm

2) identify S1 and S2

3) Assess S1 and S2 separately

4)listen for extra heart sounds,

5) listen for murmurs

Term
50 to 90 beats per minutes
Definition

when ausculatating the rate ranges are normally

________________ and are regular

Term
sinus arrhythmia
Definition
normally occurs in young adults and children . with this, the rhythm varies with person's breathing, increasing at the peak of inspiration and slowing with expiration
Term
pulse deficit; apical rate
Definition

If you notice any irregularity, you must check for the _____________by auscultating the apical beat while simulateanously palpating the radial pulse. the counts should be identical but if not, subtract the radial rate from the__________

 

Term
tachydysrhythmias
Definition
rates >100 per minute
Term
carotid artery
Definition
S1 coincides with the, and if the ECG monitor is also conicides with R wave
Term
diminsh
Definition
pericardial fluid, obesity, emphysema can ___________ S1 heart sounds
Term
S1
Definition
the first lub-dub, can be heard through the diaphragm of stethoscope, beginning of systole when the AV vales closes, heard loudest at the apex, lower pitch than S2, and a S1 split is normal (occurs rarely)
Term
separately
Definition
when there is an S1 split that is rapid (0.03 seconds) you can hear the mitral and the tricuspid components
Term
S2
Definition
closure of semilunar valves, loudest at the base, you can hear it with the diaphragm, and S2 split if normal
Term
S2 split; 4th heart beat
Definition
is heard only on the pulmonic valve. In inspiration, the two valves timing are separated with aorta closing before pulmonic at about 0.06 seconds. You hear T-dub. Then with expiration they synchronize again. This occurs every
Term
midsystolic click
Definition
this occurs during systole with the mitral valve and is the most common extra heart sound
Term
diastole
Definition
the third and fourth heart sounds occur in _________________ and it may be normal or abnormal
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fixed split
Definition
this split is unaffected by respiration, it will forever be there
Term
heart failure and volume overload
Definition
pathologic S3 (ventricular gallop) occurs with
Term

timing

loudness

pitch

pattern

quality

location

radiation

posture

Definition
For murmurs always assess the
Term
congenital defects and acquired valvular defects
Definition
murmurs may be due to
Term
Timing for murmur
Definition
this is crucial to define if the murmur occurs in diastole or systole. Describe as early, mid, or late diastole or systole and whether it obscured or muffles with the heart sounds
Term
heart disease
Definition
a systolic murmur occurs with a normal heart or heart disease, but a diastolic murmur always indicated a
Term
loudness of murmur
Definition

Grade i- barely audible, heard only in a quiet room and then with difficulty

grade ii-clearly audible, but faint

grade iii-moderately loud

grade iv- loud associated with a thrill palpable on the chest wall

grade v- loud, associated with one corner of the stethoscope lifted off the chest wall

grade vi- loudest, still heard with entire stethoscope lidted just off the chest wall

Term
pitch of the murmur
Definition
describe murmur has high medium or low which depends on the pressure and rate of blood flow
Term
rumbling; harsh
Definition
murmur of mitral stenosis is  and murmur for arotic stenosis is
Term
innocent murmur
Definition
no valvular or other pathologic cause. is generally soft (grade ii), midsystolic, short, cresendo-decresendo, with a vibratory/musical quality and is heard in the third or second intercostal space. When sitting down, it dissapears and no signs for cardial dysfunction
Term
functional murmur
Definition
is due to increased blood flow in the heart
Term
leaning forward in sitting position
Definition
murmur of aortic regurigtations sometimes may be heard when person is
Term
24 hours; 2-3 days
Definition
with infant you want to assess for the first _____________and then again in
Term
horizontal; 4th
Definition
the infant's heart is more ______________ so apical impulse is at the ____intercostal space.
Term
atrial septal defect
Definition
if fetal shunts fail to close then it may be a
Term
oxygen saturation of congenital heart disease
Definition
cyanosis at or just after birth signals
Term
heart failure signs in infant
Definition
most important signs in an infant would be persistent tachycardia, tachypnea, and lvier enlargement. other signs are engorged veins, gallop ehythm, pulsus alternans
Term
right
Definition
Diaphragmatic hernia shift to the
Term
affected side
Definition
pneumothorax shifts away from
Term
Dextrocardia
Definition
rare anomaly in which the heart is located on the right side
Term
100 to 180 per minute
Definition
immediatedly after birth, the heart rate may range from 
Term
120-140 per minute
Definition
newborns stablized heart rate is from
Term
70-90 per minute
Definition
newborns heart rate when sleeping is
Term
2-3 days
Definition
murmurs are relatively common in the first  because of fetal shunt closure
Term
1st year
Definition
clubbbing of fingers and toes dont usually appear until late of
Term
Physiologic S3
Definition

this S3 is common in children and has a dull soft sound best heard at apex and it occurs in early diiastole after S2

 

 

Term
Venous hum
Definition
due to turbulence of blood flow in the jugular venous system and is common is health children and has no p athologic significance. It has a continous low-pitched soft hum and gets louder when the child stands
Term
common
Definition
heart murmurs that are innocent or functinal in childhood are very ___________. innocent murmurs are soft, short systolic ejection, medium pitche, vibratory, and best heard on left lower sternal or midsternal border, no radiation to apex base or back
Term
bulge
Definition
Because children's chest wall is so thing you can see apical bulse but you should see a ____which can indicate cardiac enlargment
Term
right ventricle enlargment
Definition
substernal heave occurs in the
Term
left ventricle enlargement
Definition
apical heave occurs in the
Term
laterally
Definition
the apical impulse moves _____________with cardiac enlargment
Term
the pregnant woman
Definition

there's an increase in resting pulse of 10 to 15 minutes and a drop in BP. Lowest point of Low BP is on second trimester, then increases in third trimester. BP always varies-> left lateral recumbent is lowest, supine is higher, then sitting up is the highest. In light individuals, there may be hyperemia present and apical impulse is increased and much more lateral because of diaphragm elevating.

 

Term
heart sounds of pregnant woman
Definition

exaggerated splitting S1, then increased loudness of S1

Then easily loud S3 heard

Term
heart murmurs of pregnant woman
Definition

systolic murmur (90%) occurs and usually disappears after delivery

soft diastolic murmur transient heard (19%)

Continuous murmurs (mammary souffle) (10%)

 

Term
mammary souffle
Definition
continous murmur of the pregnant woman when its near term or when they are lactating, this murmur is heard is the 2nd 3rd 4th intercostal space. This can be obliterated with pressure on stethoscope or one finger lateral to murmur. usually with an ECG there's no changes indicated
Term
obliterated
Definition
murmurs of aortic valve disease cannot be
Term
rise
Definition
a gradual _________in systolic BP occurs with aging, with the diastolic BP staying constant with a wide pressure pulse.
Term
orthostatic hypotension
Definition

Some aging adults do experience _____________, when there's a sudden drop in BP when rising to sit up or stand

 

Term
stiffens, dialates, and elongates
Definition
in the aging adult the aorta
Term
apical impulse; S2
Definition
because the aging adults anteriorposterior diameter increases, its hard to palpate, and hear splittnig of _. S4 is common and has no known disease. SYSTOLIC MURMURS and ECTOPIC BEATS ARE COMMON.
Term
heart failure
Definition
S3 in adults is not good because it's associated with __________and is abnormal over age 35 years.
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