Cardiac Manifestations and Diagnoses Quiz

Often indicative of myocardial ischemia or infarction.

Increases the workload on the heart and can lead to hypertensive heart disease.

Often presents as swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen due to fluid retention.

Release occurs due to myocardial cell damage, aiding in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.

Often triggered by physical or emotional stress and relieved by rest or medications like nitroglycerin.

Provides real-time images of the heart's structure and function.

Utilizes sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers and valves.

Can manifest as tachycardia, bradycardia, or irregular heartbeats.

Can lead to coronary artery disease and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a prolonged period, leading to tissue damage.

Records the heart's electrical impulses, aiding in the diagnosis of arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease.

May result from conditions like hypertension or valvular heart disease.

A double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart, reducing friction with surrounding structures.

Released by the adrenal glands, preparing the body for 'fight or flight' response.

May lead to abnormal blood flow between the heart chambers and cause symptoms like heart murmur or cyanosis.