Specific things/symptoms to look for in the history for cardiovascular issues
Specific things to look for in the chart for cardiovascular patients
Examination for cardiovascular screening
what is pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium (usually serous pericardium) or pericardial fluid
what is pericarditis caused by
usually viral infection but can also be from systemic diseases or trauma
what are the signs and symptoms of pericarditis
diagnostic tool for pericarditis
auscultation - friction rub
medical work up for pericarditis
increases WBC, Sed rate, C-reactive protein, and troponins initially but will not continue to increase.
management for pericarditis
acute (not lasting longer then 3 weeks)
- rest, pain medication with anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids)
Chronic
- IV antibiotics or pericardial drainage
what is constrictive pericarditis
chronic pericarditis or pericardial effusion that results in the thickening and scarring of the pericardium
symptoms of Constrictive Pericarditis
what is pericardial effusion
accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space
symptoms of pericardial effusion
fullness in chest, cough, hoarseness, dysphagia
medial work up for pericardial effusion
Cardiac Temponade
accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space that exerts pressure on the heart
symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade
becks triad (Hypotension, JVD with pulsus paradoxus, decreased heart sounds)
treatment for cardiac tamponade
cut a cardiac window or pericardial window
Endocarditis
Infection of the endocardium from bacteria or fungi
cause of endocarditis
bacteria travels from another part of the body
signs and symptoms of endocarditis
people at highest risk for endocarditis
medial workup for endocarditis
treatment for endocarditis
Myocarditis (inflammatory cardiomyopathy)
infection or inflammation of the heart wall/muscle