lss cadiovascular system

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Decks in this class (40)

cardiovascular pathology
atherosclerosis: explain the pathology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of atherosclerosis
44  cards
cardiovascular pathology
heart failure: explain the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and prognosis of heart failure
26  cards
cardiovascular pathology
hypertension: explain the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, pathophysiology, and treatment of hypertension
29  cards
cardiovascular pathology
coronary heart disease: explain the epidemiology, clinical features, pathophysiology, risk factors, investigations and treatment of coronary heart disease
24  cards
cardiovascular pathology
chest pain: recall the differential diagnosis and investigation of chest pain (cardiac and non-cardiac)
8  cards
cardiovascular pathology
cardiomyopathy: recall the types, investigations, and treatment of cardiomyopathy
14  cards
cardiovascular pathology
valvular heart disease: recall the anatomy and clinical features of valvular heart disease
1  cards
cardiovascular pathology
cardiovascular disease: explain dietary and nutritional management of cardiovascular disease
6  cards
cardiovascular control mechanisms
sympathetic nervous system: recall the organisation and role of the sympathetic nervous system, and recall neurotransmitters acting within the sympathetic nervous system including receptors and effects
33  cards
cardiovascular control mechanisms
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS): recall the organisation and role of the RAAS, and synthesis pathway of angiotensin II
8  cards
cardiovascular control mechanisms
baroreceptors: explain the anatomy and function of baroreceptors
12  cards
cardiovascular control mechanisms
cardiac calculations: define cardiac output, stroke volume and mean systemic arterial pressure and state their determinants
13  cards
cardiovascular control mechanisms
cardiovascular stress: explain the response to standing, haemorrhage, exercise
4  cards
circulation
circulation: explain the physical principles, structure and function of the circulation
14  cards
circulation
flow: explain the physical principles, recall Poiseuille's equation, explain the effect of gravity, explain the control of capillary blood flow, and explain the concept of vascular capacitance and compliance
60  cards
circulation
vascular Starling forces: explain solute transport and fluid transfer
7  cards
circulation
lymphatic system: explain structure and function
9  cards
circulation
Law of Laplace (vascular): recall the Law of Laplace (vascular) and explain the relationship to blood flow
8  cards
circulation
vascular endothelium: recall the structure and function of the vascular endothelium, and recall its role in inflammation
52  cards
circulation
vascular endothelium drugs: recall the mechanism of action of drugs including aspirin, nitrovasodilators, calcium channel blockers
10  cards
anatomy
pericardium: recall the organisation and function of the pericardium
9  cards
anatomy
cardiac chambers: demonstrate the four chambers of the heart
6  cards
anatomy
principal arterial vessels: recall the position and relations of the principle arterial vessels
12  cards
anatomy
principal venous vessels: recall the position and relations of the principle venous vessels
6  cards
anatomy
coronary circulation: summarise the anatomy of the coronary circulation
10  cards
anatomy
heart valves: identify the location and recognise the structural similarities and differences of the heart valves
8  cards
haemostasis and thrombosis
haemostatic mechanisms: summarise normal haemostatic mechanisms
21  cards
haemostasis and thrombosis
bleeding disorders: recall causes, investigations, and treatment of bleeding disorders
18  cards
haemostasis and thrombosis
anticoagulant pathways: recall the function and importance of anticoagulant pathways
8  cards
haemostasis and thrombosis
thrombosis: recall the mechanisms, manifestations, risk factors, prevalence, and treatment of thrombosis
12  cards
mechanics
law of Laplace (cardiac): recall and explain the relationship of the law of Laplace to cardiac mechanics
5  cards
mechanics
cardiac myocytes: explain the function of cardiac myocytes and explain the sequence of events leading to contraction and relaxation
16  cards
mechanics
Starling's Law of the Heart: explain the mechanisms of Starling's Law of the heart
9  cards
mechanics
pressure volume loops: draw cardiac pressure-volume loops and explain the influence of preload and afterload
34  cards
mechanics
phases of the cardiac cycle: recall electrical and mechanical events, valve movements, and points where this occurs on pressure-volume loops
25  cards
mechanics
pressures and volumes: define and state normal values for intra-cardiac pressures and volumes
13  cards
mechanics
ejection fraction: define ejection fraction
4  cards
practical cardiovascular physiology
electrocardiogram (ECG): demonstrate ability to perform an ECG and recognise normal ranges
82  cards
conducting system
cellular electrical activity: explain membrane potential and changes in ionic permeability; draw action potentials for the ventricle and sino-atrial node; explain the role of the sino-atrial node and importance of refractory periods
39  cards
conducting system
cardiac conduction pathways: explain cardiac conduction pathways
13  cards

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