Cardiac Signs and Symptoms: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Cardiac Signs and Symptoms

Cardiac Arrest

Watch as experts at the Red Cross explain the differences and share information on heart attack signs and symptoms, cardiac arrest symptoms and how you can help someone in [youtube.com]

[…] of breath Sweating, nausea, lightheadedness Signs and Symptoms of a sudden cardiac arrest Sudden collapse No pulse No breathing Loss of conciousness Importance of CPR and [emergency.yale.edu]

A high percentage of people have warning signs and symptoms before sudden cardiac arrest, but sadly, they were often ignored. [myheart.net]

Loeffler Endocarditis

More commonly, however, the presenting cardiac signs and symptoms of the disorder are the same as those seen in other forms of cardiomyopathy: the heart arrhythmia of ventricular [en.wikipedia.org]

This stage is dominated by signs and symptoms of the acute coronary syndrome such as angina, heart attack, and congestive heart failure. [en.wikipedia.org]

Recent publications commonly refer to Loeffler endocarditis as a historical term for the third stage of eosinophilic myocarditis. [5] [6] [5] [7] Signs and symptoms [ edit [en.wikipedia.org]

Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiac tamponade shares symptoms and signs such as dyspnea, edema, and low urine output with other, more-common diseases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These patients often develop frequent ascites and present with clinical signs and symptoms similar to cardiac tamponade (tachycardia, hypotension and dyspnea). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] who fit the clinical signs and symptoms of tamponade. [web.archive.org]

Cardiac Metastasis

Echocardiography should be performed in patients with advanced thyroid cancer and cardiac symptoms or signs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The initial triad of symptoms includes obstructive cardiac signs present in 60%, constitutional systemic symptoms in 30%, and embolic manifestations in 30%–40% of the cases [cp.neurology.org]

Symptoms and Signs of Cardiac Tumors Cardiac tumors cause symptoms and signs typical of much more common disorders (eg, heart failure, stroke, coronary artery disease). [merckmanuals.com]

High-Output Heart Failure

[…] of organ hypoperfusion predominate End-stage cardiac failure or cardiogenic shock (ADD LINK) AHFS 4 Evidence of acute coronary syndrome (ADD LINK) Symptoms and signs of acute [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure The signs and symptoms of heart failure can be divided into those which signal congestion and those which signal low cardiac output or [ausmed.com]

[…] failure syndrome (AHFS), which refers to rapid worsening of heart failure signs and symptoms, and has many possible causes. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Thyrotoxic Heart Disease

[…] hahrt di-zēz ) Cardiac symptoms, signs, and physiologic impairment due to overactivity of the thyroid gland usually due to excessive sympathetic stimulation. thyrotoxic marked [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Eleven (8.3%) of 122 patients also had clinical symptoms and signs of cardiac failure. They were made up of nine females and two males, with a ratio of 4.5 to 1. [rwjms1.umdnj.edu]

symptoms, in addition to routine tests for microbiology, inflammatory and oncologic markers and autoimmunity. [asean-endocrinejournal.org]

Cardiac Myxoma

Cardiac myxoma produces protean clinical manifestations that do not always include cardiac signs and symptoms. [neurology.org]

About 5% of the tumors are seen to be associated with this disorder What are the Sign and Symptoms of Cardiac Myxoma? [dovemed.com]

The tumor is usually benign, and the cardiac signs and symptoms produced are related to the size and location of the tumor. Primary cardiac tumors in children are rare. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Primary Cardiac Sarcoma

Symptoms and Signs Cardiac tumors cause symptoms and signs typical of much more common disorders (eg, heart failure, stroke, coronary artery disease). [merckmanuals.com]

[…] and Symptoms of Cardiac Myxosarcoma? [dovemed.com]

[…] diagnostic challenge causing symptoms and signs that mimic other cardiac diseases. [patient.info]

Rhabdomyoma of the Myocardium

[…] and Symptoms of Cardiac Rhabdomyosarcoma? [dovemed.com]

[…] diagnostic challenge causing symptoms and signs that mimic other cardiac diseases. [patient.info]

Cardiac symptoms of rhabomyomas and fibromas include: Blockages Rapid heart beats Enlargement of the heart Signs of a blockage to the flow of blood out of the ventricles Heart [cedars-sinai.edu]

Rheumatic Valvulitis

The book and DVD package is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine from cardiac signs and symptoms and the full range of cardiac [books.google.de]

Diagnosis Diagnosis of myocarditis involves identifying the signs and symptoms of cardiac failure. [atsu.edu]

[…] radiologist and any physician who manages cardiac patients. [books.google.de]

Lymphocytic Myocarditis

The latter symptom is a sign of left biventricular failure and often is accompanied by edema and other signs of congestive heart failure. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] radiologist and any physician who manages cardiac patients. [books.google.com]

Tachyarrhythmia

Conclusion Cardiac tumours are rare in childhood and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with cardiac signs and symptoms and treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cardiac tumours are rare in childhood and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with cardiac signs and symptoms and treatment should [um.edu.mt]

Clinical decision-making is guided by patient symptoms and signs of hemodynamic stability. [unboundmedicine.com]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Some life-threatening signs and symptoms need to be addressed on an emergent basis such as trauma, compromised airway, seizures, and any cardiac dysrhythmias. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A patient can be treated with supportive therapy with sedation and observation if there are no life-threatening signs and symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyperkalemia

Signs and symptoms Patients with hyperkalemia may be asymptomatic, or they may report the following symptoms (cardiac and neurologic symptoms predominate): Generalized fatigue [emedicine.com]

Weakness Paresthesias Paralysis Palpitations Evaluation of vital signs is essential for determining the patient’s hemodynamic stability and the presence of cardiac arrhythmias [emedicine.com]

Cardiac Glycoside Poisoning

Signs and Symptoms: In children cardiac glycoside ingestion causes severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. [sites.google.com]

Intensive or cardiac care unit admission is indicated for patients with severe signs of toxicity, or in whom Fab fragments were used without resolution of symptoms. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea and D. lanata ) Toxins: digitoxin, digoxin Sign and Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation Oleander ( Nerium oleander, Thevetia peruviana [sites.google.com]

Bacterial Myocarditis

[…] prior to developing cardiac signs and symptoms (see Table 1). [inmo.ie]

/ symptoms of myocardial infarction or cardiac failure, including chest pain and cardiac arrhythmias Diagnosis Endomyocardial biopsy is the gold standard to diagnose myocarditis [pathologyoutlines.com]

Some patients also experience cardiac signs that vary in severity from chest pain and arrhythmias to heart failure or sudden cardiac death. [amboss.com]

Atrial Myxoma

About 5% of the tumors are seen to be associated with this disorder What are the Sign and Symptoms of Cardiac Myxoma? [dovemed.com]

Abstract Cardiac myxoma often presents with heterogeneous symptoms and signs and represents a challenging diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The symptoms may include cardiac murmurs, which change with alteration of body position and signs of mitral stenosis or insufficiency, with continuous danger of embolism by [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Cardiac Arrhythmia

The signs and symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias can range from completely asymptomatic to loss of consciousness or sudden cardiac death. [healthguidance.org]

Cardiac arrhythmias are disturbances in the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrhythmias may be a sign of heart disease and can lead to other cardiac symptoms. [medstarunionmemorial.org]

In many instances, cardiac arrhythmia may not produce any signs or symptoms. [symptoma.com]

Hypersensitivity Myocarditis

In retrospect, the presence of signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity (skin rash, fever, eosinophilia, and malaise) and nonspecific cardiac findings (electrocardiographic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Older children are more likely than younger children to present with cardiac symptoms. 4 See Table 2 for signs and symptoms of myocarditis. Physical exam. [ahcmedia.com]

Patients with symptomatic hypersensitivity myocarditis often present with signs and symptoms of myocarditis, often with heart failure. [thoracickey.com]

Acute Myocarditis

Myocarditis is inflammation of the cardiac muscle. The symptoms, signs and basic investigation findings can mimic that of myocardial infarction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The other lesson from this case is that patients presenting with severe clinical symptoms, important ECG signs and high myocardial enzyme levels should be closely monitored [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Coronary Artery Embolism

Six hours after receiving his fourth dose of cyclophosphamide, the patient developed signs and symptoms of acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. [mdanderson.elsevierpure.com]

[…] and symptoms. [dovemed.com]

Although he recovered from this initial cardiac event, he subsequently experienced several additional episodes of vascular occlusion involving the cerebral, femoral, coronary [mdanderson.elsevierpure.com]

Syncope

Cardiac syncope is usually associated with virtually no prodromal symptoms (no signs that the syncope was about to occur). It often occurs during exercise. [pted.org]

‘In patients without focal neurologic symptoms and signs, syncope from cerebrovascular disease is extremely rare.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

[…] pressure Cerebral ischemia Convulsions The signs and symptoms of syncope are divided into early and late stages. [dentalcare.com]

Anemia

Laboratory Tests Hemolytic anemias are often first identified by signs and symptoms, during physical examination, and by medical history. [labtestsonline.org]

A medical history can reveal, for example, a recent transfusion, treatment with penicillin, or cardiac surgery. [labtestsonline.org]

Pericardial Effusion

[…] bypass surgery Cancer Radiation therapy Kidney failure Autoimmune disorders (hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis) Signs and symptoms of cardiac [jamanetwork.com]

Cardiac Tamponade Acute Symptoms include chest pain and dyspnea Signs include tachycardia, hypotension, elevated JVP, pulsus paradoxus and muffled heart sounds Chronic/Subacute [slideshare.net]

[…] uncertain) Infection—bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic organisms Trauma Hemorrhage (bleeding) into pericardial space due to chest trauma, heart attack, aortic rupture, or cardiac [jamanetwork.com]

Toxic Myocarditis

In patients presenting with prominent cardiac symptoms and signs, the diagnosis can be confirmed by a biopsy (small specimen of the heart) taken from the right ventricle. [myheart.org.uk]

Some patients also experience cardiac signs that vary in severity from chest pain and arrhythmias to heart failure or sudden cardiac death. [amboss.com]

Posterior Myocardial Infarction

Sudden cardiac death that includes signs and symptoms of myocardial ischemia, such as ECG changes, but which produces death before a blood sample can be obtained or when death [mdedge.com]

Depending on the dimensions of the infarcted area, patients may present with low cardiac output symptoms, such as lightheadedness, syncope, sweating, dyspnea. [symptoma.com]

++ ++ Compatible signs ++ + Cardiac dysfunction on echocardiography +++ +++ Response of symptoms or signs to therapy +++ ++ ECG Normal ++ Abnormal ++ + Dysrhythmia +++ + [en.wikipedia.org]

Congestive Heart Failure

This is a rare occurrence, especially in patients that do not exhibit any signs and symptoms of acute cardiac decompensation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] a constellation of clinical symptoms (dyspnea and fatigue) and signs (edema and rales) that lead to frequent hospitalizations, a poor quality of life, and a shortened life [web.archive.org]

Apart from pulmonary congestion, CXR findings are only predictive of heart failure where there are co-existing typical signs and symptoms. Urinalysis. [patient.info]

Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

Signs and Symptoms CNS depression Anticholinergic toxicity Depression of cardiac conduction and contractility Disorientation Coma, Myoclonus, clonus, seizures tachycardia, [slideshare.net]

Patients with significant signs or symptoms of toxicity require monitored hospitalization until clinically free of manifestations for 24 to 48 hours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Diet aids, Nasal decongestants, Bath Salts Stimulant Signs and symptoms Restlessness, Agitation, Incessant talking, insomnia, Anorexia [quizlet.com]

Cardiomegaly

Cardiomegaly in the context of other specific cardiac signs or symptoms, however, does predict abnormal echo findings. [academic.oup.com]

Cardiomegaly Signs and Symptoms Asymptomatic in some people Respiratory compromise Dyspnea Lightheadedness Cardiac arrhythmia Fluctuating pulse rate Chronic cough Chest pain [healthosphere.com]

Acute Hyperventilation

Other symptoms are lightheadedness, dizziness, peripheral paresthesia, tingling of the hands and feet, muscle weakness, tetany, and cardiac arrhythmia. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The patient is usually more concerned about the importance of the symptoms, and is it a sign of a heart disease rather than a severity of the pain. [healthmoin.com]

See also metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis. observations Deep and rapid breathing at rates as high as 40 breaths per minute is a major sign of respiratory alkalosis [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]