TERM 1
Nursing Tip Cardiovascular Disorder
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DEFINITION 1
Bradycardia may be a sign that cardiovascular arrest
is imminent in children with hypoxia (Zidemar, 2008).
TERM 2
Safety Alert! Cardiovascular Disorder
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DEFINITION 2
In congenital heart disease, cyanosis is not always a
clinical sign.
TERM 3
Safety Alert! Cardiovascular Disorder
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DEFINITION 3
A significant difference in the blood pressure between
the upper extremities and the lower extremities is a
characteristic sign of coarctation of the aorta.
TERM 4
Nursing Tip Cardiovascular Disorder
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DEFINITION 4
There are four defects in tetralogy of Fallot: 1.
Pulmonary artery stenosis 2. Hypertrophy of the right
ventricle 3. Dextroposition of aorta 4. VSD
TERM 5
Safety Alert! Cardiovascular Disorder
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DEFINITION 5
CAM therapy with ginkgo, ginseng, and St. Johns Wort
may interact with drugs used for congenital heart
disease and should not be used (Holcomb, 2009).
