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1
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What is the clinical condition that the pericardiual sac fills with fluid?

A

Cardiac Tamonade

2
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Which vascular structure will become prominent in cardiac tamponade?

A

External Jugular Vein

3
Q

What is the condition called when there is inflammation of the pericardium?

A

Pericarditis

4
Q

T/F; pericarditis is less painful than other conditions of the chest and is always serious.

A

True

5
Q

What will be present when listening to the heart if pericarditis is suspected?

A

A pericardial rub the will be present when the patient holds their breath

6
Q

Where is pericardial pain felt?

A

Diffusely behind the sternum

7
Q

T/F: the pericardium is less sensitive to pain that the pleura.

A

True

8
Q

What is a obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a blood clot?

A

Pulmonary Eblosim

9
Q

What is the condition that is present in 25% of the population where the foramen ovalie remains open?

A

Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)

10
Q

What is it known as if the opening int eh fossa ovalis is small and clinically insignificant?

A

Probe Patent Foramen Ovalis

11
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What are some of the symptoms of someone with ASD?

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1) Pulmonary Trunk will enlarge
2) Right Ventricle will enlarge
3) blood will shunt from the left to the right atrium causing dilation of the right atrium

12
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What is the clinical condition where lipid plaque deposits build up in the inner walls of arteries?

A

Athlerosclerosis

13
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Athlerrosclerosis results in what?

A

Narrowing of the lumen of the arteries

14
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What is substernal pain upon exertion?

A

Angina Pectoris (literally means chest pain)

15
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What occurs when the coronary or one of its branches becomes completely blocked?

A

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

16
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What is the most common artery to have a complete blockage?

A

Anterior Intervetnricular Artery (often called the widow maker)