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True or false: Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited.
True
What age range is most affected by cardiomyopathy?
All ages
What are the four types of cardiomyopathy?
dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, arrhythmogenic
What is them most common type of cardiomyopathy?
dilated cardiomyopathy
What type of interventions may improve cardiomyopathy?
surgical interventions
A stroke is also called a ________________.
Brain attack
What is the time frame for door to CT for a stroke?
20 minutes
What four things does the nurse need to know before initiating Altepase fibrinolytic?
When did symptoms start, informed consent, weight, and current BP.
What is the time frame for initiating Altepase fibrinolytic therapy?
, 3-4.5 hours
What conditions prohibit Altepase after 3 hours?
Hemorhagic stroke, Age above 80, current anticoagulant therapy, high BP, diabetes
What condition needs to be ruled out with stroke symptoms?
hypoglycemia
What causes secondary brain damage during a stroke?
ICP
What labs will likely be elevated during a stroke?
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
What scan should be initiated ASAP for a stroke patient?
CT
How soon do symptoms of a TIA resolve?
Within 24 hours
What is a TIA a precursor to?
ischemic stroke
What is a hemmorhagic stroke often caused by?
ruptured aneurysm
Which type of stroke will show right away on a CT scan?
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True or false: Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited.
True
What age range is most affected by cardiomyopathy?
All ages
What are the four types of cardiomyopathy?
dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, arrhythmogenic
What is them most common type of cardiomyopathy?
dilated cardiomyopathy
What type of interventions may improve cardiomyopathy?
surgical interventions
A stroke is also called a ________________.
Brain attack
What is the time frame for door to CT for a stroke?
20 minutes
What four things does the nurse need to know before initiating Altepase fibrinolytic?
When did symptoms start, informed consent, weight, and current BP.
What is the time frame for initiating Altepase fibrinolytic therapy?
, 3-4.5 hours
What conditions prohibit Altepase after 3 hours?
Hemorhagic stroke, Age above 80, current anticoagulant therapy, high BP, diabetes
What condition needs to be ruled out with stroke symptoms?
hypoglycemia
What causes secondary brain damage during a stroke?
ICP
What labs will likely be elevated during a stroke?
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
What scan should be initiated ASAP for a stroke patient?
CT
How soon do symptoms of a TIA resolve?
Within 24 hours
What is a TIA a precursor to?
ischemic stroke
What is a hemmorhagic stroke often caused by?
ruptured aneurysm
Which type of stroke will show right away on a CT scan?
