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1. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) etiology


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i. Arteries
ii. Atherosclerosis most common cause
iii. Peripheral Arterial Disease
1. Disease of superficial vessels (usually legs-femoral artery)
a. Carotid artery too
2. Seen most in older men
3. Risk factors are the same as for atherosclerosis

, iv. CLINICAL CONCEPT-peripheral neuropathy from diabetes increases risk
of infection, gangrene, and limb amputation




a. Complications acute MI


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i. Dysrhythmias
ii. Heart failure
iii. Cardiogenic shock
iv. Rupture
v. Pericarditis
vi. Thromboembolism
vii. Death
1. most deaths occur before the individual reaches the hospital
2. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) unexpected death from cardiac causes
within 1 hour of onset of symptoms




a. Who is most vulnerable?
i. HIGH RISK for septic shock


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1. Very young or old
2. Immunocompromised
3. Invasive technology
4. Malnourished
5. Chemotherapy
6. Chronic health issues




What is a pericardial effusion?

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i. (buildup of fluid)
1. Normally Pericardial space 30-50ml
2. Cardiac tamponade-death (200 mL or greater)




a. What is the function of the valves?


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i. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood.




i. Etiology heart failure


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1. Ischemic heart disease
a. MI
2. Hypertension (HTN)
3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a. Pulmonary HTN
4. Cardiomyopathies
5. Dysrhythmias
6. Valvular disorders
7. Cardiac infections
8. Pulmonary embolism




Comlications of shock: Abdominal compartment syndrome


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, i. Increased capillary permeability of intestinal vasculature
ii. Fluid escapes into bowel and peritoneal cavity
1. syncope
2. Decreased urine output
iii. Peristalsis ceases
iv. Abdomen distended with gas
1. Increased girth
2. Difficulty breathing
3. Nausea & vomiting




i. Lipids Effects of blood composition on arteries


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1. Cholesterol
2. Triglycerides
3. Carried by lipoproteins
a. Low density (LDL)
i. BAD
ii. Deposited on artery walls
iii. Areas of endothelial injury
iv. WBCs arrive
1. Larger collections of fat
b. High density (HDL)
i. GOOD
ii. Excreted from the body




What is the STRONGEST risk factor for burgers disease


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