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What is essential hypertension?
high blood pressure with no underlying cause
What is secondary hypertension
high blood pressure caused by another medical condition
What is angina pectoris?
Chest pain brought on by exertion
What is systolic pressure?
pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
What is diastolic pressure?
The pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes and fills with blood
What is preserved EF?
HFpEF (preserved EF) is greater than 50%, means heart is stiff and cannot fill (diastolic dysfunction)
What is reduced EF?
HFrEF, less than 40%, impaired contraction (systolic dysfunction)
What is infective endocarditis?
A microbial infection of the endocardium, from maybe staphylococci or streptococci
What is rheumatic fever
autommune inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial infection. Causes damage to the valves of the heart.
What is cardiomyopathy?
Refers to problems with muscle tissue of the heart
What is dysrythmia?
Abnormal rythms of the heart which can lead to clot formation
How to calculate safe heart rate?
220 - age in years
what are lymphatic diseases?
Can be sweeling due to lymphatic blockage such as elephantiasis