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The Cardiovascular SystemThe Heart Chapter 15

Objective 1 

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Describe the location of the heart and the structure and functions of the pericardium.

Figure 15.1

Question 1 ď Ż

Your heart is found in the thoracic cavity with 2/3 of its mass lying to the left of the body’s midline.

Question 2 ď Ż

The apex of the heart is formed by the left ventricle and it rests on the diaphragm.

Question 3 ď Ż

The major blood vessels enter and exit from the base of the heart.

Figure 15.2, Question 4 ď Ż

Explain cardiac tamponade. ď Ž

Because the pericardium cannot stretch, fluid builds up and compresses the heart

Objective 2 ď Ż

Describe the layers of the heart wall and the chambers of the heart

Question 5 

Name the three layers of the heart wall.   

Epicardium (external) Myocardium (middle) Endocardium (inner)

Question 6 

Name the four chambers of the heart    

Left atrium Right atrium Left ventricle Right ventricle

Question 7 ď Ż

Figure 15.3

Objective 4 ď Ż

Describe the structure and functions of the valves of the heart.

Question 8 ď Ż

The atrioventricular (AV) valves on the right side are also known as the tricuspid valve.

Question 9 ď Ż

What is the purpose of the chordae tendineae? ď Ž

To prevent the valves from pushing up into the atria.

Figure 15.4 ď Ż

Question 10- The AV valves on the left side are known as the bicuspid or mitral valve.

Question 11 ď Ż

Define valvular heart disease. ď Ž

Any condition in which one or more of the heart valves operate improperly.

Question 12 

What happens if regurgitation continues?  

This leads to congestive heart failure The heart can no longer pump enough to supply the oxygen demands of the body

Objective 5, Figure 15.5 ď Ż

Explain how blood flows through the heart.

Objective 6 ď Ż

Describe the clinical importance of the blood supply of the heart.

Question 13 

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Name the two coronary arteries and the name of the one vein.

Left and right coronary arteries The vein is the coronary sinus

Question 14. Define the following:    

Ischemia Angina pectoris Myocardial infarction infarction

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Ischemia- local anemia due to obstruction of blood vessels.

Angina Pectoris- ischemia of the myocardium, this causes chest pain.

Myocardial infarction- a heart attack.

Infarction- Death of an area of tissue because of interrupted blood supply.

(A blood clot in the coronary arteries could cause this)

Objective 7 ď Ż

Explain how each heartbeat is initiated and maintained.

Question 15, Figure 15.6, p. 359 

List the five steps for the conduction system of the heart     

SA Node Action potential AV Node AV Bundle Right and left bundle to branches Purkinje fibers

Question 16 

List five triggers of ectopic activity (ectopic pacemaker).     

Caffeine Nicotine Electrolyte imbalances Hypoxia Toxic reactions to drugs

Objective 8 ď Ż

Describe the meaning and diagnostic value of an electrocardiogram, ECG.

Objective 9 ď Ż

Describe the phases of the cardiac cycle.

Question 17 

Define  

Systole-contraction (PQRS) Diastole- phase of relaxation (T wave)

Question 18 

List the three stages of the cardiac cycle.   

Atrial systole Ventricular systole Relaxation period

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P wave- atria depolarize, atria contract QRS Complexventricles depolarize, ventricles contract T waveventricles repolarize

Question 19 

What causes heart sounds? Explain lubb and dupp. 

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Turbulence in blood flow created by closure of the valves causes heart sounds.

Lubb- AV valves close, ventricles contract Dupp- seimlunar valves close

Question 21 

Explain mitral stenosis and mitral valve prolapse (MVP). 

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Mitral stenosis- narrowing of the mitral valve by scar formation or congenital defect.

MVP- a portion of the mitral valve is pushed too far and the cusps do not close properly. About 10% of healthy people have this.

Objective 10 ď Ż

Define cardiac output, explain how it is calculated and describe how it is regulated.

Question 22 

How do you calculate cardiac output? 

Stroke volume X beats per minute

Question 23 ď Ż

What is normal stroke volume for a resting adult? ď Ž

70 mL

Question 24 

What is the normal heart rate in beats per minute?  

75 bpm 5.25L/min

Question 25 

Name the three factors that regulate stroke volume and ensure that the left and right ventricles pump equal volumes of blood. 

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The degree of stretch in the heart before it contracts.

The forcefulness of individual ventricular muscle fibers.

The pressure required to eject blood from the ventricles.

Question 26 

Explain congestive heart failure (CHF).  

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The heart is a failing pump.

More and more blood is left in the ventricles at the end of each cycle.

The heart stretches.

Question 27 

Name the four causes of CHF.    

Coronary artery disease Long term high blood pressure Myocardial infarctions Valve disorders

Omit Question 28.

Question 29 

Explain how hormones and ions regulate the heart rate. 

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine enhance the heart’s pumping effectiveness, increase heart rate and contraction force.

Thyroid hormones increase heart rate High K+ or Na+ decrease the heart rate and contraction force.

Objective 11 ď Ż

Explain the relationship between exercise and the heart.

Question 31 ď Ż

To benefit the heart aerobic exercise must be for at least 20 minutes. How many times a week? 3-5

Question 32 ď Ż

What does sustained exercise do to benefit the cardiovascular system? ď Ž

Increases the oxygen demand

Question 33A ď Ż

A. Explain coronary artery disease. ď Ž

Atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries reduce the blood flow to the myocardium.

Question 33B 

What are the risk factors?       

High cholesterol High blood pressure Smoking Obesity Diabetes Type A Personality Sedentary lifestyle

Question 33C 

What are the treatment options?   

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Moderate exercise Reduce fat in the diet Drugs: nitroglycerine, beta blockers, cholesterol lowering, clot dissolving Surgical and nonsurgical procedures to increase blood supply to the heart

Question 34 

Define atherosclerosis and its causes.      

Large to medium-sized lesions High LDL levels Prolonged high blood pressure Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke Cytomegalovirus (Herpes virus) Diabetes mellitus

Question 35 

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Explain the following congenital defects.

Patent ductus arteriosus Interventricular septal defect Valvular stenosis Tetralogy of Fallot

Question 35 ď Ż

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Patent ductus arteriosus- the ductus arteriosus between the aorta and pulmonary trunk remains open.

Interventricular septal defectincomplete closure of the interventricular septum

Question 35 

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Valvular stenosis- narrowing of one of the valves Tetralogy of Fallot- there are four defects  

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Interventricular septum defect An aorta from both ventricles instead of just the left Narrowed pulmonary semilunar valve Enlarged right ventricle

Question 36 

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Define arrhythmia and name eight causes Arrhythmia- an irregularity in heart rhythm

Eight causes        

Caffeine Nicotine Alcohol Anxiety Drugs Hyperthyroidism Potassium deficiency Heart disease

Question 37 ď Ż

One serious arrhythmia is called heart block (AV block)

Question 38 ď Ż a.

b.

Define the following: Atrial flutter- rapid atrial contractions, atrial rhythm averages 240-360 bpm.

Atrial fibrillation- an uncoordinated contraction of atrial muscles. They quiver individually instead of contract together.

Question 38 c. Ventricular fibrillation- haphazard, asynchronous ventricular muscle contractions. Circulatory failure and death occur.

Match the following J. 39. Sudden cardiac death- the unexpected cessation of circulation and breathing due to heart disease.

A. 40. Cardiac angiography- A cardiac catheter is used to inject a radiopaque dye, clot dissolving drugs or tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)

41. Cor pulmonale (CP)- Right ventricular hypertrophy caused by hypertension (high blood pressure).

G. 42. Incompetent valve- any valve that does not close properly and permits backflow of blood.

D. 43. Cardiomegaly- Heart enlargement E.

B. 44. Cardiac arrest- A clinical term meaning cessation of an effective heartbeat. The heart may be completely stopped or in ventricular fibrillation.

I. 45. Paroxysmal tachycardia- A period of rapid heartbeats that begins and ends suddenly.

C. 46. Cardiac catheterization1.

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Procedure to visualize the heart’s coronary arteries, chambers, valves and great vessels.

The flow of blood and oxygen can be measured

F. 47. Cardiac resuscitation- The artificial establishment of normal or near normal respiration and circulation. Follow the ABC’s.

Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

H. 48. Palpitation- A fluttering of the heart or abnormal rate or rhythm of the heart.