What are the early and advanced symptoms of cardiomyopathy? Early: chest pain; Advanced: fever, rash Early: asymptomatic; Advanced: dyspnea, dizziness, syncope Early: cough; Advanced: sore throat Early: headache; Advanced: nausea, vomiting

Early: asymptomatic; Advanced: dyspnea, dizziness, syncope

What characterizes dilated cardiomyopathy in terms of ventricular wall thickness and function? Normal wall thickness, dilated ventricles, impaired systolic function Thickened wall, dilated ventricles, normal systolic function Thickened wall, normal ventricles, impaired diastolic function Normal wall thickness, normal ventricles, normal function

Normal wall thickness, dilated ventricles, impaired systolic function

What are the treatment options for cardiomyopathy? Vasodilators, control dysrhythmias, heart transplant Insulin, diet modification, exercise Antibiotics, bed rest, hydration Antihistamines, decongestants, rest

Vasodilators, control dysrhythmias, heart transplant

Which factors are considered risk factors for cardiomyopathy? Alcohol, poor nutrition, chemotherapy, infection Smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle Viral infections, allergies, dehydration, overexertion High blood pressure, diabetes, stress, lack of sleep

Alcohol, poor nutrition, chemotherapy, infection

What are the complications associated with cardiomyopathy? Asthma and Allergies Diabetes and Hypertension Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema Kidney Stones and Gallstones

Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema

Which medications are used in the treatment of right and left heart failure? Furosemide, Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, Sucralfate Insulin, Metformin, Sulfonylureas, Thiazolidinediones Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals, Antihistamines

Furosemide, Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers

What are the BUN lab values associated with heart failure? 10-50 mild/moderate HF, Critical >200 100-300 mild/moderate HF, Critical >900 200-400 mild/moderate HF, Critical >1000 50-100 mild/moderate HF, Critical >500

100-300 mild/moderate HF, Critical >900

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What are the early and advanced symptoms of cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy can lead to which of the following conditions?

What characterizes dilated cardiomyopathy in terms of ventricular wall thickness and function?

What are the treatment options for cardiomyopathy?

Which factors are considered risk factors for cardiomyopathy?

What are the complications associated with cardiomyopathy?

What mnemonic can help remember the signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure?

What mnemonic can help remember the signs and symptoms of left-sided heart failure?

Which medications are used in the treatment of right and left heart failure?

What are the BUN lab values associated with heart failure?

What are the complications of right-sided heart failure?

What are the common signs and symptoms of hypertension?

Which medications are used in the treatment of hypertension?

What is the treatment approach for a hypertensive crisis?

What are the complications associated with hypertension?

What are the primary causes of hypertension?

What are the secondary causes of hypertension?

What are the four mechanisms that control hypertension?

What are the types of infective and inflammatory heart diseases?

What are the classic signs and symptoms of pericarditis?

What are the symptoms associated with endocarditis?

What are the common signs and symptoms of all infective heart disorders?

What type of pain is specific to rheumatic endocarditis?

What are the treatment options for infective or inflammatory heart diseases?

What diagnostic tests are used for infective/inflammatory heart diseases?

What are the complications of infective/inflammatory heart diseases?

What are the signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade?

What are the signs and symptoms of atrial dysrhythmias?

What are the complications of atrial dysrhythmias?

What are the signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease in females?

What are the treatment options for atrial dysrhythmias?

What is the pathophysiology of atrial dysrhythmias?

What are the signs and symptoms of ventricular dysrhythmias?

What percentage of elderly individuals over 70 experience PVCs?

What is the pathophysiology of ventricular tachycardia?

What can severe or frequent PVCs lead to?

What is the treatment approach for ventricular tachycardia?

What are the risk factors for ventricular tachycardia?

What are the treatment options for valvular disease?

What is stenosis in the context of valvular disease?

What is regurgitation in the context of valvular disease?

What are the effects of mitral valve disease on the lungs?

What are the signs and symptoms of valvular disease?

What are the risk factors for valvular disease?

What are the 6 Ps of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

What mnemonic can help remember the signs and symptoms of PAD?

What are the treatment options for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

What are the risk factors for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

What are the characteristics of stable angina?

What can unstable angina lead to?

What are the characteristics of unstable angina?

What are the complications of angina, CAD, or ACS?

What is the pathophysiology of a myocardial infarction (MI)?

What are the characteristics of vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal)?

What should be prepared for if there is worsening CAD/ACS?

What mnemonic can help remember the causes of sinus dysrhythmias tachycardia?

What are the signs and symptoms of sinus dysrhythmias tachycardia?

What are the treatment options for the causes of sinus dysrhythmias?

What are the characteristics of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

What mnemonic can help remember the causes of brady sinus dysrhythmias?

What should patients with pacemakers avoid?

What is the treatment approach for sinus dysrhythmias bradycardia?

What are the side effects of atropine?

What is Cushing's triad and its significance?

What are the signs and symptoms of brady sinus dysrhythmias?

What are the first signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction (MI) in females?

What are other signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction (MI)?

What is the pathophysiology of a STEMI?

What is the pathophysiology of an NSTEMI?

What is the outcome of severe ischemia leading to necrosis?

What is ischemia and its reversibility?

What is the treatment approach for a myocardial infarction (MI)?

What are the contraindications for thrombolytics?

When is it important to delay collecting data after MI interventions?

What are the complications of a myocardial infarction (MI)?

What does the phrase 'Time = Heart Muscle' imply in the context of myocardial infarction?

What should be avoided in imaging if a patient is allergic to shellfish or iodine?

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