LETS GET THE BASICS THE FORMULA SV + HR= CO Cardiac output = Blood Pressure Be mindful of signs of perfusion MAP

MAP (>60 to perfuse the kidneys) 4-8L/min Cardiac Index (specific to body surface) (>2.5L/min/m) (2.8-4.2L/min) FACTORS THAT AFFECT BLOOD PRESSURE Circulating Volume Diameter of Arterioles Strength of contraction Heart Rate PRELOAD: Starlings law (" stretch-"contractility) Volume coming into ventricules (end diastolic pressure) "st when you have regurgitative valves and hypervolemia AFTERLOAD Resistance L-ventricle must overcome to circulate volume "st when you have HTN & vasoconstriction " afterload " cardiac workload (" myocardial oxygen demand)

NUR 272 CARDIOLOGY VESSELS OF THE HEART

First arterial branches off Aorta Very dependent on CO/encircles like a crown Exclusive blood supply to cardiac tissue Perfusion during Ventricular diastole.

Left Coronary Artery (LCA)-Splits into two branches Left Anterior Decending (diagonal small branch) Anterior wall of LV Interventricular septum Bundle Branches Left Circumflex L-Atrium L-Lateral wall of L-Ventricle Right Coronary Artery (RCA) 90% of time, extends to crux, then down towards apex into interventricular grove 90% of time, Right side dominant (forms Post. Decending artery) Branch anteriorly=marginal artery Supplies: R-Atrium, R-Ventricle, Inferior wall of L-Ventricle and Posterior Wall. R==== Right Coronary Artery Infarct (RCA) I=====Inferior Wall MI B====Bradycardia, Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain L====Left Coronary Artery Infart (LCA) A==== Anterior wall MI T==== Tachycardia, SOB, Rales, Possibly Hypotension INFERIOR WALL vs. ANTERIOR WALL MI INFERIOR WALL: Conduction issues (RCA blocked ! SA node perfusion. Hypotensive: Limit NTG but give FLUIDS ANTERIOR WALL Tachycardia secondary to ! CO Hypotensive due to ! CO Give +ionotrope (limit fluids) RIGHT VENTRICULAR INFARCTS * 10-50% of patients with RCA, occurs with Posterior Wall

EJECTION FRACTION The % of blood that is ejected out of the ventricle during systole (% of diastolic volume ejected during ventricular systole) Heart does not completely empty ventricles Normal volume of the ventricle is 120mLs Normal Ejection fraction is 50-70% 120(ventricular volume mL)-60 (Ventricular systolic volume) = 60/120= 50% FILLING CHAMBERS 80% of blood flows passively from the atria to ventricles. 20% requires energy Ventricular emptying dependent on contraction ANGINA Imbalance between O2 demand and supply. Thrombus, Emboli, Spasm, !perfusion/hemoglobin, and Hypoxia. Pain due to Lactic Acid >30 minutes= irreversible CIGARETTES: (Cardiovascular disease due to) * Vasoconstriction/Reduced O2 availability !CO/ Thrombosis and Platelet activation

HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING Measures pressures in vessels/chambers of heart Waveform conversion. Pressure bag to prevent blood from backing up under " pressure and prevent clotting in line. A-LINE (Arterial Line) Direct arterial access Accurate BPs Automatically calculates MAP Check cuff pressures once a shift after you take cuff pressures in both arms. Zero Q 8hrs & after position changes and Xray Access for arterial blood gasses and labs Used for pressor patients Allens test (spasm, occlude both, squeeze hands) Transducer 4th ICS, MCL (Phlebostatic axis) CVP/RAP (Central Venous Pressure Lumen sits in the superior vena cava. (RA) Measures volume and venous return RA pressure 2-6mmHg Measures fluid volume status (PRELOAD) Wet vs. dry (Right sided heart function) Complications Infection/Line displacement Pneumothorax/Thrombosis Air Embolism Swan Ganz Catheter More direct method of measuring CO Catheter into central vein Balloon at the tip Inflate #float until wedged into small branches of pulmonary circulation. Able to read multiple chamber pressures of the heart. Measures overall heart function. (LV emphasis) Directly measures CO/CI/Core Body Temperature Measures mixed venous saturations Measures individual chamber pressures WAVEFORMS RA= 2-6mmhg RV pressure (systolic) 15-25mmHg (Dia 0-8) PAP 25/10 (mean 15) PAWP=8-12, left ventricular end diastolic pressure VENOUS OXYGEN SATURATION SVO2 (balance between O2 supply and demand)SWAN Normal arterial saturation 98-100% AT REST: Consume 25% of O2, rest returned to heart. NORMAL SVO2===75%

NURSING CARE Check calibration of lines at least once per 8hr shift & with position changes. Maintain 300mmHg pressure on pressure bags Monitor pressure trends CXR prior to any new central line insertion Manual pressure on the site when discontinued. Set alarms and never ignore them Assess pulses & distal perfusion distal to arterial line insertion site. Check all connections for secure lock Change solutions and tubings per hospital policy.

REVIEW QUESTIONS What are the four things that determine cardiac output? What specifically is the cardiac index? How do you know that you client is perfusing well? Are the atria accustomed to very low pressures? Does blood flow, with normal valve function, one directional? And does the flow change due to pressure gradient changes? When does the coronary arteries receive their blood flow? What is collateral blood flow? The left coronary artery begins as one main artery. What are the two arteries that it branches into? What do the two feed? The Right Coronary Artery in 90% of the population becomes the posterior descending coronary artery. What does it feed? What are the branches? What does RIBLAT stand for? What does it mean to be RIGHT or LEFT sided dominant? What does a Swan Ganz catheter measure? What does the wedge pressure measure? What is an ejection fraction? What is the normal ejection fraction? What is SVO2? What is the normal value when your body is at rest? What three effector organs does the Sympathetic NS stimulate? What system is responsible for involuntary muscle movement? The adrenergic nervous system is another name for the SNS The cholinergic nervous system is another name for the PSNS There are specific neurotransmitters responsible for carrying on the message in the SNS There are specific neurotransmitters responsible for carrying on the message in the PSNS What happens to the messengers when they dont all bind to effector organs receptor sites?

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PHARMACOLOGY PNS (Peripheral Nervous System) 1) Somatic Division: Cranial/Spinal motor nerves that innervate skeletal muscle (Vol/consc) 2) Autonomic Nervous System: Cranial/Spinal nerves that innervate (cardiac/smooth/glands) (involuntary/unconscious control) Parasympathetic Nervous System C III, VII, IX, and X (S2-S4 Preganglionic=Long________Post ganglionic short (message to one site cardiac/smooth/gland) Cholinergic Nerves (ACH) (act on Muscarinic receptors) if they inhibit called anticholinergic) ONE body system at a time. REST & DIGEST or FEED & BREED ! HR, protects retina, ! BP, Empties bowel/bladder, " GI motility, " absorption of nutrients. Sympathetic Nervous System Thoracolumbar Division T1-L3 Preganglionic=short____Postganglionic=long (Global response Cardiac/Smooth/Glands) Adrenergic (ACH from PRE and Norepinephrine from POST) ALL systems respond FIGHT or FLIGHT " HR, " BP, Blood shunted to skeletal muscles, " Blood Glucose, Pupils dilate, " Epineprine MOST MAJOR BODY SYS. & GLANDS RECEIVE A NERVE FROM EACH but BLOOD VESSELS ARE NOT PNS INNERVATED One system dominates at a time. When one Autonomic Nervous System is blocked, the other will work. Medications are made to stimulate or block a system or receptor site NEUROTRANSMITTERS ACH: DOPAMINE: most turns into norepinephrine, (Fine motor movement/emotions) EPINEPHRINE: made from norepinephrine in the adrenal medulla adrenaline-adrenergic fibers NOREPINEPHRINE: Excitatory SEROTONIN: Sleep, Behavior, and Consciousness GABA: feeling of panic/anxiety (amygdala releases GABA to inhibit this response) Tranquilizing, calming effect on emotion. (inhibitory) Benzodiazepines for these patients) ONE OF THREE THINGS OCCUR Neurotransmitter released, attaches, and you have a RESPONSE. Passes back to pre-synaptic neuron for RE-UPTAKE Extra may be destroyed by Monoamine Oxidase MAO ACH is released and binds with cholinergic receptor sites#action occurs#ACE inactivates extra# no further actions occur. ALPHA 1 Receptors: Smooth Muscles of the arterial system (Vasoconstrict when stimulated) FILL TANK BETA 1 Receptors: one heart " Rate, Conduction, & Contraction of cardiac cells and tissue BETA 2 Receptors: two lungs Smooth muscles specifically at bronchiole/vasc. level. Dilation when stimulated DOPAMINERGIC Receptors: renal arterioles, vasodilate "GFR/Urinary output. #sodium excretion Inotrope/contractility--------Chronotrope/rate-------Dromotrope/conductivity

SYMPATHOMIMETICS Mimics the SNS Produces similar effects to neurotransmitters May be Alpha, Beta, or both DOPAMINE Pressor first used for Hypotension Titrated to keep SBP >90-100 Monitor MAP (action dose related 5mcg/kg/min (Dopaminergic dose, vasodilates renal arterioles " GFR/urinary output/promotes Na excretion) >5mcg/kg/min= " dromotrope/chronotrope " SBP >10mcg/kg/min= vasoconstriction, monitor peripheral circulation, and maintain CVP 8-10 for hydration EPINEPHRINE Stimulates BETA 1, " Force of contraction, "HR due to increased membrane depolarization of pacemaker cells. " cardiac output 1:10,000 Cardiac arrest 1mg IVP 1:1,000 0.5ml SQ (anaphylaxis LEVOPHED (Norepinephrine) potent inotrope at </= 2mcg/min OR 2-10mcg/min ALPHA1 May need low doses of dopamine (renal protectant) Monitor for reflex bradycardia Potential for ! CO due to peripheral vascoconstriction (! preload) "vascular resistance to renal beds by 55% Monitor renal function/distal circulation DOBUTAMINE Beta 1 Agonist (facilitates action) Ionotrope effect " HR with higher doses, can cause dysrhythmias Potential cause of ! BP due to mild Beta 2 effects on blood vessels.

_________________________________________________________ ARB (ANGIOTENSIN II BLOCKER) (SARTAN) No big difference between the ACE Inhibitors Irbesartan (Avapro) Losartan (Cozaar) Olmesartan (Benicar) Valsartan (Diovan) _________________________________________________________ ALPHA ONE BLOCKERS blocks norepinephrine from vascoconstricting vessels Doxazosin (Cardura) Prazosin (Minipress) Terazosin (Hytrin) Alfuzaosin (Uroxatral _________________________________________________________ ADENOSINE Natural neurotransmitter in your body Acts as a sedative 6, 12, 12 mg ! life, 10 seconds give close to the heart AC

NUR 272 PHARMACOLOGY CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS (DIPINE) blocks inward movement of Ca into cardiac/smooth cells Cardiac Muscle (Negative Inotropes Conduction (Negative Chronotropes/Dromotropes for automaticity) Vascular Smooth Muscle: vasodilator Side Effects: Constipation, headache, edema, hypotension, drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea NORVASC (Amlodipine) ! peripheral vascular resistance " Cardiac output (" preload) PROCARDIA (Nifedipine) !afterload ! Myocardial oxygen demand CARDIZEM (Diltiazem) Effective against fast dysrhythmias (AFIB) ! ventricular rate with A-FIB/A-FLUTTER Dilates coronary arteries w/ Prinzmetals Angina ! afterload & Myocardial Oxygen Demand ACE INHIBITORS (PRILS) Blocks the Angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) Angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor, also causes aldosterone release ("Na & H2O) Blocks conversion from Angiotensin III Popular with CHF crowd, reducing remodeling May cause hyperkalemia w/ ! renal function (monitor creatine level) (Angio edema) ! vascular inflammation and helps with plaque stab. BETA BLOCKERS (LOL-Little Old Lady) (typically not 1st for HTN) Role with ischemic heart disease to ! myocardial oxygen demand. Role with certain dysrhythmias due to ! stimulation of beta 1 receptors Used to treat HTN There are non-specific beta blockers NORMODYNE (Labetalol) Beta1/Beta2 blockade Alpha 1 blockade as well Used for hypertensive crises BETA 1 SELECTIVE (cardioselective) LOPRESSOR (Metoprolol) Lower dose, primarily B1 antagonist Higher doses aslo B2 receptor blocker Toprol XL-extended release Atenolol (Tenormin) Esmolol (Brevibloc) NON-SELECTIVE Nadolol (Corgard) Propranolol (Inderal) Sotalol (Betapace) Timolol (Timoptic) Coreg (with alpha blocker) Two problems with Beta Blockers: Diabetics (signs of hypoglycemia were blocked and reactive airway disease due to bronchoconstriction)

VASODILATORS (LETS BRING IT DOWN) NITROGLYCERIN Dilates venous beds in low doses !preload="HR Dilates arteriole beds high doses ! afterload Coronary artery vasodilator/cerebral (" HA) Can develop tolerance with long term use 10-20mcg/min starting dose, up to 200mcg/min Vital signs both arms, higher of the two pressures Remove old patches, not over bone NITROPRUSSIDE (nipride, nitropress) binds to vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation by interfering with Ca influx ! preload/afterload Immediate onset, 2 minute 1/2life Used in Hypertensive crisis Creates cyanide ion when binded to HgB, can create toxic levels of cyanide. (lower rate, shorter period of time for excretion) (use extreme caution in renal failure) 0.5-4mcg/min (protect from light) Side effects: Hypotension, seizures, bradycardia, flushing, blurred vision, agitation, " ICP NICARDIPINE (Cardene) anti-hypertensive Usually given for patients not responsible to labetalol. _________________________________________________ CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES DIGOXIN + inotrope, -chronotrope/dromotrope Check apical heart rate CHF/Atrial Fibrillation/other tachycardias Can be VERY TOXIC 0.5-2.0ng/ml Can cause hypokalemia Hold for HR < 60BPM Adverse affects: Nausea/loss of appetite, vomiting/diarrhea, dizziness, blurred vision, yellow or green halos, difficult breathing. _________________________________________________ LASIX (Last six hrs) HCTX (last up to 12hrs) ZAROXOLYN (thiazide diuretic) lasts up to 24hrs works better with patients with " creatinine levels Can diurese patients with GFR <20ml/min _________________________________________________ CARE AND COMFORT Administer through CVAD, use pump If placed peripherally (Phentolamine/Regitine) can be given for infiltrate (physician can give) Perform double checks with another RN Add current weights to pumps LABEL LABEL AND LABEL

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THE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
Recording of Electrical Activity in the heart. Gives only the ELECTRICAL activity within the heart Does not reflect MECHANICAL activity. Isoelectric Line: Flat line denoting no electrical activity, heart at rest. P Wave: Atrial Depolarization From the SA node Typically upright PR Interval: Onset of P wave ends onset of QRS complex 0.12-0.20 seconds Conduction through the atria>AV Junction Can potentially be wide (medications, conditions) QRS Complex Q wave: 1st negative deflection following P R wave: 1st positive after the P wave S wave: 1st negative deflection after the R wave Ventricular Depolarization Q-T Interval Beginning of QRS complex to end of T wave Denotes ventricular activity 0.36-0.44 varies with HR ST Segment between end of QRS and beginning of T wave Point where QRS complex meets the ST segment is J point Early repolarization of ventricles T Wave Rounded and upright Ventricular Repolarization Typically follows direction of QRS complex U Wave: follows T wave when seen May represent repolarization of Purkinje fibers Easier to see with slower rates, < 2 mm COUNT THE RATE

BASIC CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Special pathways exist w/I the myocardium Automaticity (Pacemaker cells only) Excitability: ability to charge Conductivity: Ability to transmit the electrical charge Refractoriness: Inability to prematurely depolarize (Toilet bowl theory) Contractility: It either does or does not. Polarization: (Gear Up) Resting membrane potential outside is +, and inside it is Depolarization: (Trigger): Ions move across the membrane changing the apposing charge===action potential Repolarization (Re-charge): Ions move back in to position, cell becomes negative again. Refractory Period: (absolute)Myocardial cell will not respond. (toilet bowel) QRS complex>>>>>peak of T wave (relative) some cells have repolarized and have the potential to be stimulated. (downslope of T wave

FIVE RULES FOR BASIC INTERPRETATION

Is there a P wave for every QRS complex? What is the PR interval? What is the QRS interval? Is the rhythm regular or irregular? What is the ventricular and atrial rate? USE OF COUMADIN: Low risk emboli= ASA Moderate risk emboli= ASA or COUMADIN Great risk of emboli=COUMADIN INR 2-3 Risks: Cardiac Failure, DM, Age, HTN, and Stroke. Risk of Fall vs. benefits. APICAL-RADIAL PULSE DEFICIT Apical pulse might differ from radial rate. What is conducted might not be felt in the periphery.

CONDUCTION SYSTEM PACEMAKER SITES (From 1 of 3 sites) Altered by: MI, Acidosis, Electrolytes Abnormalities, Hypoxia, Age, Drugs, Altered pathways, Pericarditis, Electrocution Atria (SA Node 60-100) Posterior wall, right atrium Natural Pacemaker Right Coronary Artery supplies blood AV Junction (AV node 40-60) AV node & Bundle of His Gatekeeper, electrical link between atria/ventricles Right Coronary Artery supplies blood Right and Left Bundle Branches Right-R Ventricle Left-L Ventricle Conducts the electrical impulses down to ventricles Ventricles (Purkinje Fibers (20-40) Spreads impulses received from bundles to ventricular walls. 0.08-0.12 seconds to occur Ectopic Pacemaker (Ectopic beat) Impulses created outside the normal conductive pathway. Creates ectopic beat (not from SA node) **** LOOK AT THE QRS COMPLEX********** Narrow: Atria or AV Junction Wide: Artificial Pacemaker, Bundle or Ventricular in nature Does it have P waves?

SEE BELOW CARDIAC RHYTHM STRIPS

SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACYCARDIA NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM

SINUS RHYTHM w/ THIRD DEGREE AV BLOCK (PR intervals differentGate is closed

DO YOU SEE A P WAVE??????? SINUS BRADYCARDIA JUNCTIONAL RHYTHM ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (multiple sites) Rate >100 uncontrolled, Rat < 100 controlled

SINUS TACHYCARDIA

NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM w/ FIRST DEGREE AV BLOCK (<0.12)

ATRIAL FLUTTER (One site)

PREMATURE VENTRICULAR CONTRACTIONS & VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA (MI, valve disease, RHD, etc) PVC: Ectopic beat orginating from ventricle before next sinus beat Sinus Rhythm w/ bigeminy, trigeminy, quageminy & Couplets. Normal beat>PVC====Bigeminy Normal beat, normal beat>PVC====Trigeminy Normal beat, normal beat, normal beat>PVC===Quadgeminy.

TORSADES DE POINTES (! Mg, Cocaine, Genetic, MI)

SINUS RHYTHM w/ SECOND DEGREE AV BLOCK (PR interval the same)

VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION

ASYSTOLE

ISCHEMIA vs. INJURY & INFARCTION unstable lesions lead to infarction Result from blockages in coronary artery Rupture of lesions release substances causing platelet aggregation, thrombin generation & vasoconstriction. Acidosis develops and depresses myocardial contractility. Collateral circulation??? Is it present (age of patient) Cellular acidosis Decreased myocardial contraction (! CO) Electrolyte imbalances ( K, Mg, lead to Torsades) Impulse conduction complications (BBB) Dysrhythmias (biggest complication) ISCHEMIA

ST segment depression >/= 1mm below the isoelectric line in 2 leads Can lead to Infarction Also note K levels

INJURY/INFARCTION

ST segment elevation >/= 1mm above the isoelectric line in 2 leads. May see T-wave inversion May see Q-waves PATHOLOGICAL Q-WAVES

< 20 minutes, subendocardial injury (small not through the muscle completely, NO Q wave present) > 1-6hrs, transmural infarction noted (large completely through the muscle Q WAVE PRESENT, possibly inverted T wave) (re-modeling of the ventricle, HF, Aneurysm, rupture) EMERGENT PACEMAKER YOU SEE (BRADYCARDIA) Hemodynamically significant bradycardia Bradycardia unresponsive to drugs. I ISUPREL D DOPAMINE E EPINEPHRINE A ATROPINE

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES Coronary Perfusion: Heart Rate (too fast or too slow can ! CO) Aortic Pressure (Can be too high or low>>>>>CO Metabolic Activity (Metabolic Acidosis affects, contractility. Collateral Circulation: If it isnt present, suddent cardiac death. Hearts way to preserving itself Diameter of the vessel: ! leads to "pressure. ! CO can lead to an MI Oxygen to the tissues: Oxygen has to get in Got to have Hemoglobin to carry it. Pump Ability to unload O2 STABLE vs. UNSTABLE ANGINA STABLE Predictable. Usually activity related Cold/stressed Rest and Nitroglycerin Pain is easily relieved UNSTABLE Take a nitro and it continues Patient rests and the pain continues The pain is unpredictable or becomes more frequent PRINZMETALS (Variant) Spasm or lesion Does not usually occur with activity or stress Usually occurs with some degree of stenosis or fibrous plaque. Can be secondary to recreational drugs. ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES CAUSED BY Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque (activation of SNS/Catecholamine release) Vasospasm Obstruction of plaque or re-stenosis Inflammation of coronary artery Increased oxygen demand. INFLAMMATORY CHANGES Lipid Core (fibrous cap) seperates the clotting factors in the blood. (thicker it is the better) Inflammatory cells and macrophages erode protective cap and it ruptures. Contact with blood in the lumen Platelet aggregation and thrombin then generated THROMBOSIS-----then ACS Lactic acid causes the pain ! CO

WHATS IT FEELS LIKE? Pressure sensation, squeezing, substernal or epigastric pain. Dull ache, does not increase with deep breath Elephant sitting on my chest. Nausea, indigestion, weakness, upper back pain, and fatigue SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Diaphoresis, Cool/mottled skin, palpitations Nausea/vomiting, dysrhythmias, L/R HF Altered mental status. RIGHT SIDED HEART FAILURE JVD, Peripheral edema, Hepatomegaly Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, " CVP Increased abdominal girth ANGINAL EQUIVALENTS Shortness of breath Fatigue Pallor/Palpitations Anxiety, Nausea and vomiting Diaphoresis, lightheadedness Impending doom, weakness Indigestion/heartburn

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND LAB RESULTS EKG (but be careful with it..) Electrolytes, CBC w/ diff, CPK w/ isoenzymes CXR to rule out aortic dissection prior to lytics CPK w/ Isoenzymes (MB%) MB% > 5% indicative of MI Levels q8hrs X 3 Elevated up to 72hrs post MI (elevate with, injections, cardioversion, trauma, rhabdomyolysis, CPR, debrillated) Troponin I (T) (proteins of actin/myosin unit released with cardiac damage/measured in blood) Should be O Peaks in 24hrs (elevated 7-14 days post MI " renal failure, cardiac surgery, shock, myocarditis, heart failure("BNP, normal EKG and no chest pain), cardiac contusion, cardioversion Myoglobin Unreliable (muscle damage, peaks early) Stress Testing (on or off treadmill) ECHO (Detect wall abnormalities/valvular problems) EF % Computed Tomography Angiography (X-rays taken following dye injection, takes about 20 minutes, overestimate size of occlusion) PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) BMS: Bare Metal Stent (no medication, 20% reocclusion rate) DES: Drug eluded Stent (with medication SirolimusRAPAMUNE immunosupressant) CRP (C-reactive protein) released by the liver due to inflammation <1.0 Low RISK 1.0-3.0mg/L= Average RISK >3.0mg/L= high risk for MI "elevated in: aged, increased body mass, HTN, and Tobacco smoke. REVIEW QUESTIONS GO AHEAD QUIZ YOURSELF! Differentiate the anginas Typically, what does an inverted T wave mean? Typically, what does ST segment depression mean? Typically, what does ST segment elevation mean? With an MI, what could be your EKG changes? Differentiate between a non-Q wave and a Q wave MI What does acidosis do to heart muscle? What is an anginal equivalent? Name some common ones What is different about women? Differentiate between the cardiac markers What does IDEA stand for? Name the drugs What are the drugs used acutely for a patient with unstable angina or MI? What is the FIRST one used? Name the categories of drugs used for maintenance post MI understand their mechanism of action for their use What are some complications post MI? How would we manage them? Be able to discuss the labs that need to be closely monitored post MI

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MI PATIENT ACUTE MANAGEMENT MONA (morphine, oxygen, nitro, and asprin) ** O2 FIRST Beta blockers Fibrinolytics Arrhythmics Diuretics********monitor renal status******* ACE Inhibitors ! Heart failure risks and overall mortality Anticoagulants LMW Heparin (lovenox) IV Heparin Coumadin (LV impairment or A-fib) Statins (works in liver) Zetia (decreased amount of absorbtion in the GI tract specifically the small bowel) Vytorin(statin/zetia together) Antiplatelet aggregates Stool Softners PLAVIX Synergistic w/ ASA " risk of bleeding Avoid use of PPIs (Protonix) (different metabolism and difficult to deal with side effects. Altered effects in some, doesnt always work NITROGLYCERIN Need IV for Nitro virgin (give Nitro if VS ok Give 3Sl 5 minutes apart Take BPs both arms and use higher of two Repeat B/P in between each NTG EKG before and after pain relief NTG drip for unrelieved pain and consider morphine. THROMBOLYTIC ENZYMES (ASE) Break up the clotting mechanisms alteplase recombinant (Activase) anistreplase (Eminase) reteplase recombinant (Retavase) streptokinase (Streptase) tenecteplase recombinant (TNKase) urokinase (Abbokinase) TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (TPa) Most frequently used Bleeding, anaphylaxis Used for all clots. GLYCOPROTEIN IIb/IIIa Inhibitors Inhibitors of platelet aggregation for acute episodes of unstable angina or MI/ patient going for angioplasty with or w/o stenting ReoPro, Integrilin, Aggrastat Given IVP or through infusion Monitor for bleeding/thrombocytopenia ANTI-PLATELET AGGREGATES * Aspirin and Plavix

BETA BLOCKERS Be CAREFUL Contraindications Heart failure Elderly Hypotension HR > 110, <60 May be added a few days post MI VENTRICULAR DYSRHYTHMIAS Short Term (No treatment needed) Long Term (Persist 48 post MI, consider ICD) MEDICATIONS THAT INDUCE HYPOTENSION POST MI Thrombolytics (bleeding site) Beta Blockers Ace Inhibitors (monitor creatinine) Nitrates Calcium Channel Blockers Digoxin (PRE-MI) CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG) LIMA, Mammary artery more durable Saphenous vein Secondary prevention (STOP smoking and CONTROL diabetes) Mediastinal chest tubes Epicardial pacemaker placed. COCAINE Premature Atherosclerosis LVH due to Hypertension Coronary artery vasoconstriction " O2 demand, thrombus formation BASIC CARE AND COMFORT RELIEVE THE PAIN, THIS IS PRIORITY Oxygen and pulse ox Monitor for dysrhythmias Monitor Neurological status (lytic therapy-signs of bleeding) Monitor labs, vital signs and lung sounds. Emotional support. Cold patient (bradycardia, a-fib, pressure fluctuations) Re-warming (" o2 demand) thorazine, morphine, and valium CHEST TUBE (No more than 70ml/hr, monitor for TAMPONADE (chest tube drainage STOPS) Disturbed Thought Process (clots, sleep disruption or ! CO????) Monitor for infection, FEED patient, anemia, depression

ACUTE DECREASE IN CARDIAC OUTPUT (Mechanisms that would typically HELP in a ! CO situation can COMPLICATE things. Chronic heart failure patients have no reserve, this quickly tips the scale for them and they decompensate quickly. Activation of SNS can complication the situation (SEE BELOW---THINK ABOUT WHAT IT HAPPENING WITH THE PATIENT) PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO ! CARDIAC OUTPUT ! CO (due to infection, hypovolemia, dysrhythmias) 1. Sympathetic# ALPHA 1 " Vascoconstriction BETA 1 " Heart Rate BETA 2 # Bronchodilation 2. Chemoreceptors " Respiratory Rate 3. Renin Aldosterone System--- Vasoconstriction/ Aldosterone (H2o-Na) 4. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)--- Keeps H2O only CARDIOGENIC SHOCK OCCURS WHEN THE BP DROPS BELOW 90 and THE BODY CAN NO LONGER COMPENSATE

LETS REVIEW SOME SHALL WE?????? ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! * There are very specific signs/symptoms of right sided heart failure. There are very specific signs/symptoms of acute left sided heart failure. Need to know those compensatory mechanisms and how it causes decompensation in acute heart failure What does a BNP tell you about your patients ventricles? Do we always pay attention to the exact number? Identify, by labs and diagnostics, that a client is in acute heart failure. What are the treatment goals for a patient in acute heart failure? What classes of medications would be most likely ordered for a patient admitted with acute heart failure? Why is Natrecor ordered for a patient? List the responsibilities of the nurse during an acute episode of heart failure. Basic care and comfort!

ACUTE HEART FAILURE OXYGEN GETS TO THE TISSUES: Have Oxygen? Hemoglobin to carry it. Pump to get oxygen to the tissues. Hemoglobin to unload the oxygen to the tissues. HEART FAILURE Hearts inability to generate an adequate cardiac output. Cardiac Output is compromised: Afterload: HTN Preload: Lasix (fluid is held) Heart rate: too fast vs. too slow (a-fib ! 20%) Contractility: ability to pump AMI LEFT SIDED (pulmonary edema) Left Ventricular issue (MI, HTN A-Fib) RIGHT SIDED (systemic edema/periphery) Acute pulmonary Diseases Effect of Left sided failure Right Ventricular infarct. SYSTOLIC HEART FAILURE Low ejection fraction (<50%) Think decrease CO Weakness, fatigue, ! exercise tolerance DIASTOLIC HEART FAILURE Ejection fraction is normal CAUSES OF HEART FAILURE Cardiogenic: MI, Acute Heart Failure, Acute HTN, New A-fib or change in rate (GOAL IS TO " HEART FUNCTION) Non Cardiogenic: Heroin, ARDS, or Sepsis (GOAL IS TO TREAT CAUSE)

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY YOU HAVE TO THINK CELLULAR LEVEL 1. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE """""""", which passes the ONCOTIC pressure. (fluids start to shift) 2. VASOCONSTRICTION secondary to hypoxia. 3. FLUID shifts from capillary beds in to the ALVEOLI in the lungs. (red blood cells too) 4. ! GAS exchange. HEMODYNAMICS " PAWP >25mmHg) " CVP Dysrhythmias EKG Changes (is this why their in Acute CHF) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Dyspnea and Tachypnea Hypertention ### hypotention/cardiogenic shock Crackles/wheezes Fatigue Restlesness, CP, Tachycardia Pale, Cool, Clammy Skin LABS BNP B-Type (brain) natriuretic peptide Hormone secreted by the ventricles in response to TOO much stretch Higher it is the worse it is Can decrease with proper management Helps differentiate COPD vs. CHF FOLLOW TRENDS < 100 no heart failure 100-300 heart failure present >300= mild heart failure >600= moderate heart failure > 900= severe heart failure ABGs Respiratory alkalosis (early) followed by respiratory acidosis CXR, electrolytes, LFTs, Thyroid function, 12EKG

MANAGEMENT GOALS, BASIC CARE AND COMFORT Improve oxygenation status, " contractility, ! preload/afterload, diurese, and ! workload on the heart (NORMALIZE RATE) ACUTE MANAGEMENT: CPAP (possible intubation) # Diuretics (Lasix/Bumex ! preload)# ! afterload (NTG-Natrecor) # " Contractility (Dobutamine) # Maybe Morphine?? MAINTENANCE THERAPY: ACE inhibitors (ARBS) # Beta Blockers # + Ionotropes (Digoxin) #Aldactone (get rid of the H2O/Na)# Nitrates # Antidysrhythmics # Anticoagulants # ASA LONG TERM/CONTINUED THERAPY: Biventricular Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator (INOTROPIC agents) MONITOR RENAL FUNCTION BASIC CARE AND COMFORT 1) Monitor Oxygen Saturation (wean down to nasal cannula) 2) Elevate legs if feasible 3) Assess Lung sounds 4) Cough up secretions 5) Assess Urinary Output (30ml/hr or 0.5ml/kg/hr 6) bedrest 7) Monitor fluid intake 8) Group activities 9) Passive ROM (clots form easily) 10) Watch diet 11) Admitting weigh asap 12) emotional support The label on a bag of Natrecor states that there is NATRECOR 6mcg/1mL in the bag. Binds to receptor sites in smooth muscle===relaxation/vasodilation (reducing the preload and afterload) You have a patient that weighs 185 pounds Promotes diuresis and natriuresis, reduces PCWP in CHF patients The order says to infuse 0.01mcg/kg/min Short half life What should your infusion rate be in mL/hr?? 2mcg/kg bolus over 60 seconds, DRIP 0.01mcg/kg/min for up to 48hrs. (DRUG NOT TITRATED) Can increase to 0/03 mcg/kg/min for desired effect Plasma BNP levels will be affected (falsely elevated) due to recombinant form.

LIDOCAINE Antidysrhythmic used for VENTRICULAR heart muscle Used for Ventricular Tachycardia/Fibrillation 1.0mg/kg IVP AMIODARONE Acts on ALL cardiac tissue Affects smooth muscle by ! peripheral vascular resistance " perfusion to the coronary arteries Blocks effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation Pulsed (beating heart) 150 mg/IVP Ventricular Fibrillation 300mg/IVP ADVERSE EFFECTS Sinus Arrest Bradycardia Hypotension Hepatotoxicity Pulmonary Toxicity CARDIAC ARREST DRUGS *********EPINEPHRINE**************** 1 mg 1:10,000 IVP Q 3-5 minutes ********AMIODARONE**************** Ventricular dysrhythmias as noted above Or consider Lidocaine ********VASOPRESSIN**************** ********MAGNESIUM***************** Torsades De Pointes ********SODIUM BICARBONATE******* * 1meq/kg DRUGS ET vs. LINE L Lidocaine E Epinephrine A Atropine N Narcan SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Patient with a pacemaker ( attempt to put it around the device, to secure pad to the patient) ICP (around the device, device could potentially be firing) Transdermal patches (attempt to remove) Patient in water ( remove the patient)

CARDIOVERSION AND DEFIBRILLATION SYNCOPE: Is a symptom NON-ARRHYTHMIA CAUSES OF PALPITATIONS Stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, cold remedies, bronchodilators) Anemia Hyperthyroidism Hypertension Anxiety Fear Hypoxia ARRYTHMIA CAUSES OF PALPITATIONS PVCs and PACs SVT, Atrial Flutter and Fib Ventricular Tachycardia w/ structural disease Use of antidysrhythmics can cause arrhythmias IN HOSPITAL TELEMETRY vs. HOME MONITORING TELEMETRY: Explain what you are doing Good contact with skin Monitor for irritation & set alarms ASSESS YOUR PATIENT HOME: Holter monitoring (24-48hrs) Event Recorder (patient activated) Continuous Output Monitoring (2wks) EPS (Electrophysiology Studies) Catheters guided in to the heart Electrical stimulation used to induce a dysrhythmia. Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Perforation are complications. ASYSTOLE You cannot defibrillate this, there is no electrical current CPR, Epinephrine, and maybe Atropine 1mg max of 3mg

HANDS FREE OK, LETS REVIEWASK SOME QUESTIONS What is the difference between defibrillation and cardioversion? What type of drug is Amiodarone? Is there a different dose between a beating heart and a dead heart? What could cause a patient to have non-arrhythmia and arrhythmia PVCs? Which ones do we become immediately concerned with? Where do you place the paddles or hands-off pads for defibrillation or cardioversion? What are the specific drugs for a cardiac arrest? How do they work? What are the ABCDS of emergency care, both basic and advanced? " Speed of delivery !variability of electrode placement and pressure Improves operator safety Victim benefits Im CLEAR, Youre CLEAR, Were ALL CLEAR!

CARDIOVERSION TOO MANY PVCs IS YOUR PATIENT HYPOXIC??? K, Ca, Mg, ARE???????????? Is it re-perfusion ectopy? SYNCHRONIZED Treats certain dysrhythmias other than V-Fib or pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia. Interrupt the ectopic focus HOPING the sinus nose picks up. SHOCKS on the R wave Obtain a TEE FIRST STABLE RHYTHMS (Atrial fib/flutter) UNSTABLE RHYTHMS (SVT/V-TACH w/ pulse) BASIC CARE AND COMFORT Airway assessment/vital signs Monitor rhythm Assess the skin _________________________________________________ SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH Unexpected death occurs one hr after the onset of cardiovascular symptoms. MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION MI, Cardiomyopathy, electrocution, PE, Drug Toxicity, Cerebral Hemorrhage Ventricular Fibrillation Abrupt event Unresponsive A= Airway B= Breathing C= Circulation/CPR D= Defibrillation/AED CHECK YOUR H and T Hypovolemia Toxins Hypoxia Tamponade Hydrogen Ion Tension Pneumothorax Hypo/Hyperkalemia Thrombosis Hypothermia Trauma _________________________________________________ DEFIBRILLATION (joules takes 5-15 seconds to charge) Delivery of electric current to the heart muscle through an open or closed chest to terminate a life threatening dysrhythmia so that the normal conduction system can take over. ONLY TREATMENT FOR VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION CPR started and defibrillation applied w/i 4 minutes SUCCESS Length of time the patient was in V-fibrillation Function status of the heart acid/base balance Oxygenation status of the patient categories of drugs the patient takes.

PERICARDITIS Inflammation of the pericardium Primary disorder, infectious process, uremia, radiation, cancer, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, MI, Trauma, Post cardiac surgery Inflammatory Response is triggered Chest pain, usually abrupt Pain usually sharp, increases with respirations. SITTING UPRIGHT AND LEANING FORWARD reduces the discomfort. Low grade fever /9below 100 or 38.4) Dyspnea and Tachycardia Classic EKG changes include s-t elevation PERICARDIAL EFFUSION SLOW accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac 30-50mls normal can accumulate up to 2000ml before symptoms. " rate in patients with CHF, valve disease, and MI Transudate fluid: passing through membranes (capillary walls), caused by heart failure, overhydration, and hypoproteinemia. Exudate fluid: Substance to it (blood and pus) Enough fluid---can cause cardiac tamponade. RAPID accumulation causes to the heart to be compressed. Could be fast and as little as 100mLs. CARDIAC TAMPONADE Pericardial Effusion Trauma Cardiac Rupture Hemorrhage Systemic congestion (JVD, Edema, Hepatomegaly) ! diastolic filling (!SV, ! CO) Profound cardiogenic shock Pulses Paradoxus (pulse that decreases with inspiration), B/P also decreases by 10mmHg during inspiration. Muffled heart tones, JVD and hypotension (Becks triad) Poorly palpated apical pulse, dyspnea, anxiousness, narrowed pulse pressure DIAGNOSIS Cardiac Enzymes elevated due to inflammatory process ECHO/EKG/ CXR Hemodynamical monitoring (left vs. right pressure) MANAGEMENT NSAIDS Pericardiocentesis (EKG, monitor for elevation, evidence of PVC, add amount on to I/O, assess heart/lung sounds, send sample for C&S, Possible surgery Analgesics. PERICARDIAL WINDOW Small piece pericardium is excised Drains into the pleural space Improvement quick Discharged home in a few days BASIC CARE AND COMFORT NSAIDS around the clock. (monitor for GI upset/bleeding, take with food, monitor renal function and weight. Assess chest pain Deep breath (use incentive spirometer to prevent splinting Administer O2 and maintain pulse ox.

OTHER CARDIAC/VESSEL ABNORMALITIES CONSIDER A SHORT VERBAL QUIZ List the causes of pericardial effusions. Differentiate between a pericardial effusion and a cardiac tamponade. How would these patients present differently? Compare and contrast your assessment for patients with effusion versus tamponade. Become familiar with pericarditis! Explain the treatment modalities for each. What is an aortic dissection? What is the goal of therapy? Why would these patients present with neurological signs/symptoms, decreased pulses to the extremities? What groups of medications would you use to reduce the blood pressure until the patient can get to surgery? Differentiate between open and closed repairs for aortic aneurysms. List the signs/symptoms of graft leakage. What kinds of labs should you pay attention to? Why is it so important to monitor renal function post open aortic aneurysm repair? What are the basic nursing responsibilities pre and post-operatively for patients with aneurysm repair ACUTE ARTERIAL OCCLUSION S/S from acute tissue ischemia Typically originate in the left side of heart. lucky to make the turn Pallor (color), Pulses, Paralysis, Paresthesia, Pain A/B=I Like to be 1 <0.9 occulsion Heparin (weaned to Coumadin later on, Fibrinolytic therapy. Embolectomy (4-6hrs or irreversible limb ischemia occurs. (fasciotomy to treat compartment syndrome. Renal failure do to dye. BASIC C/C: Monitor 5 Ps, IV fluids, Protect the limb. Bleeding precautions, lifestyle modifications. Monitor lab work. ENDOVASCULAR STENT-GRAFT REPAIR Placed percutaneously- femoral artery -fluoroscopy Few complications, short hosp. stays, long term unknown. LEAKAGE: Ecchymotic areas, " abd. girth, ! motor function lower extremities, !u/o !h/h BASIC C/C: EBL, H&H, Vital signs, pulmonary care, get them out of bed, monitor for decreased blood flow. (Cord/bowel) Vital signs (early signs of shock), skin color/temperature/condition. Watch for dysrhythmias Keep at least one IV patent Look for signs of JVD Progressive improvement

THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM Weakness of the aortic wall HTN, Trauma, Marfans syndrome, Tertiary syphilis Asymptomatic until rupture Vague back or neck pain Difficult to swallow, hoarse voice or angina. THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTION Blood penetrates the aortic wall through the intimal tear and then creates a false channel by dissection of the media AORTIC DISSECTION Involves the aortic Dissection typically occludes blood flow Chest pain sudden/unremitting Migration of pain to back Ripping or tearing Diminished or absent pulses in one extremity Different blood pressures in both arms. May be hypertensive Shock type signs and symptoms Cardiac Tamponade Aortic Regurgitation Blood loss May present with neurological deficits Blowel/kidney ischemia or infarction Sudden death, usueally within 15 minutes of onset. MANAGEMENT Rapid Diagnosis medically attempt to bring down the pressure (Nipride or beta blockers) Surgical procedures ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM (AAA) Dilation of the infra-renal aorta (below renal artery) to more than 3cm Elective repairs thoracic-6cm or abdominal 5-cm HTN, HTN, HTN, Common sudden cardiac death Usually asymptomatic until rupture. Elective screening Men 60-85 women 60-85 Early symptoms (GI tract compression satiety, nausea, weight loss. Pulsating mass in abdomen, pain in back/abdomen. Thrombi in distant vessels due to sluggish flow. Tenderness on palpation) RUPTURED ANEURYSM Severe pain in back Flank pain only if contained retroperitoneum signs of acute hemorrhage internally. FISTULA FORMATION Aortoenteric fistula causes an upper/lower GI bleed. MANAGEMENT High flow O2, monitor, bedrest, calm enviorvment, gentle handling of patient, Surgery 2 large bore IVs, Beta Blockers, Nipride, CCB SURGERY (monitor for CLOTS post surgery) Open procedure less common. Renal/iliac clamp (Assess renal function post surgery.

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