NR 545 Exam 2
Terms in this set (90)
What is CAD ? coronary artery disease
What causes coronary heart disease? build up of plaque made by cholesterol in the arteries
,How do you diagnose CAD ? EKG
Echo
Stress test
Chest xray
Angiogram
What is ischemia? lack of blood flow
ischemia is also called ? Coronary artery disease
, what are the assessment findings for Pain or discomfort in upper body
ischemia ? Angina
Cold sweat
Feeling full , indigestion
Nausea
Dizzy
Fast ir irregular heart beat
What is a holter monitor? An ambulatory ECG that monitors patients for 24-48
hours
what are the EKG findings of ST depression
myocardial ischemia ?
Terms in this set (90)
What is CAD ? coronary artery disease
What causes coronary heart disease? build up of plaque made by cholesterol in the arteries
,How do you diagnose CAD ? EKG
Echo
Stress test
Chest xray
Angiogram
What is ischemia? lack of blood flow
ischemia is also called ? Coronary artery disease
, what are the assessment findings for Pain or discomfort in upper body
ischemia ? Angina
Cold sweat
Feeling full , indigestion
Nausea
Dizzy
Fast ir irregular heart beat
What is a holter monitor? An ambulatory ECG that monitors patients for 24-48
hours
what are the EKG findings of ST depression
myocardial ischemia ?