Diagnoses review - Cardiovascular/Respiratory

Aneurysm

A weakened artery that dilates

Sleep apnea

Characterized by periods of breathing cessation

COPD

Inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the airway

Atrial fibrillation

Abnormal heart rhythm that increases risk for stroke

PAD

Decreased blood flow to limbs due to narrowed arteries

Tuberculosis

Bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, kidneys, or spine

Leukemia

Cancer of the blood

Hemochromatosis

Iron overload

Cystic Fibrosis

Characterized by overproduction of mucus, sweat, and digestive secretions

Marfan Syndrome

Genetic disorder that impacts connective tissue

TTN

Characterized by short-term rapid breathing of a newborn

Factor V Leiden

Genetic disorder that increases risk for dangerous clots

DVT

Clots that form most commonly in the lower extremities

Croup

Characterized by a barking cough due to larynx inflammation

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Caused by inadequate treatment of strep

Pertussis

Also known as “whooping cough”

Heart failure

Heart doesn’t pump blood adequately

TGA

Condition where the aorta and vena cava are switched

CAD

Decrease in blood flow to the heart due to narrowed/blocked arteries

Tetralogy of Fallot

Congenital heart defect where four defects are present at birth

Pericardial disease

Conditions that impact the outer protective membrane of the heart

AV septal defect

Hole between atria and ventricles

Thalassemia

Inherited blood disorder characterized by decreased hemoglobin levels

RSV

Common respiratory virus, extremely dangerous in infants