All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 2, 2024

Systemic vascular resistance falls, but slight to moderate increase in blood pressure can occur due to the increased cardiac output. But there is significant rise in blood pressure leading to pressure overload to the left ventricle. 2015 Apr;16(4):353. Effect of exercise on right ventricle.

Exercise 40

Exercise Cardiomyopathy Blood Pressure Physiology 40

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. His echocardiogram showed normal wall motion. [link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain.

Plaque 123

Plaque Angina Blog Stent 123

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NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The initial blood pressure was 80/palp with a heart rate of 104, respirations 20, oxygen saturations of 94% and a finger stick blood glucose of 268. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 52

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APRIL 8, 2015

Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. The cost per test affecting diagnosis or management was highest for electroencephalography ($32,973), CT ($24,881), and cardiac enzymes ($22,397) and lowest for postural blood pressure ($17-$20). h/o heart disease (+1) 3.

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain 52