Disorders of the Cardiovascular System: Impact on Oxygenation TERMS artherosclerosis plaque hypertension angina pectoris myocardial infarction coronary artery bypass graft heart failure percutaneous transluminal angioplasty pulmonary edema thrombolytic agents QUICK…
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System TERMS perfusion atrioventricular valves pulses orthostatic hypotension heart murmurs electrocardiogram (EKG) cardiac catheterization central venous pressure apical pulse cardiac output QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System TERMS perfusion myocardium pulmonic circuit systemic circuit blood pressure resistance cardiac output sinoatrial node diastole systole QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The…
The Role of the Hematologic System in Oxygen Transport TERMS erythrocytes leukocytes thrombocytes hemoglobin oxyhemoglobin hematocrit anemia iron overload sickle cell anemia thalassemia QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD This…
Assessment of the Respiratory System TERMS dyspnea auscultation breath sounds adventitious lung sounds pulmonary function tests arterial blood gas oxygen saturation level hypoxia brochoscopy thoracentesis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System TERMS pharynx larynx trachea bronchi alveoli mucociliary blanket alveolar membrane ventilation diffusion perfusion QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The respiratory system provides…
Rheumatic Diseases TERMS □ Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) Kawasaki disease □ Lyme disease QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Early recognition and diagnosis of Lyme disease can prevent long-term complications….
Disorders of the Control of Breathing TERMS □ Apnea of infancy □ Apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) □ Central apnea □ Obstructive sleep apnea □ Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) QUICK…
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Cystic Fibrosis TERMS □ Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) □ Cor pulmonale □ Cystic fibrosis (CF) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD This chapter covers the pathophysiology and treatment…
