Cardiology Questions

Interferes with plasma membrane of platelets and prevents them from sticking together and forming clots

Blocks bile acid in the stomach from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Body used cholesterol already in the blood instead of from the diet = reduced cholesterol levels

Inhibits conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, stops breakdown of fibrin, maintains the clot, stops bleeding

Converts plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin attaches to clots and breaks down fibrin and breaks the clot apart

Antihypertensives can lower BP by interrupting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway at any of several steps. What is an example of a renin inhibitor

What type of diuretic is furosemide (Lasix) and where does it work in the kidney

What are Verapamil and Diltiazem used for besides HTN since they also block calcium channels in heart muscle cells?

what type of diuretic is HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) and where does it work in the kidney

Is the circulatory system open or closed?

If the BP drops and the kidney recognizes it, what does it release into the blood stream

What are the last signs seen with Aortic Regurgitation

What are some surgical managements for Mitral Valve Prolapse

Why do we give ACEi, ARB, or ARNi (angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor)

What are some diagnostic findings in Mitral Valve Prolapse

L-type calcium channels must be ____ during each action potential and this is ATP what?

phase 4 resting membrane potential during hypoxia is

hypoxia and ischemia have ____ ATP, ____ Na(i), ____ K(i), ____ I (K-ATP), ____ I (Ca-L)

outcomes of plaque erosion or rupture (exposes necrotic core to bloodstream)

the lowest conduction velocity is in the

coronary artherosclerosis is a ____ issue