Ms. Boehmer has systolic heart failure. She has reported symptoms of dyspnea with exertions‚ orthopnea (evidenced by “sleeps on two pillows” at night)‚ fatigue (evidenced by “she often feels tired”) and edema (evidenced by “reports that ankles are often swollen in the evening”) alterations in urination (evidenced by “nocturia X 2 and reports she sometimes has a strong urge to void and does not always make it to the toilet in time”). Physical examinations demonstrate S3 gallop. Cardiomegaly is present
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2 26/08/2013 Heart & Blood Circulation 3 functional parts: • • • Cardiac muscle Conduction system Nerve supply Main Diseases CHF – Congestive heart failure CAD – Coronary artery disease ( arteriosclerosis‚ angina pectoris‚ myocardial infarction) 3 26/08/2013 Cardiac drugs • • • • • Used in hypertension angina pectoris and MI Shock Arrhythmias CHF I. Anti-hypertensive drugs for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) II. Anti-anginal drugs for treatment of
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plaque narrowing severe or complete occlusion marked imbalance between O2 supply + demand * Partially occlusive thrombus is usual cause of: * Unstable angina * Non ST elevation MI (NSTEMI) * Both very similar – latter has myocardial necrosis (whereas unstable angina only ischemia) * Complete obstruction more severe ischemia + larger amount of necrosis ST elevation MI (STEMI) Acute coronary syndromes. Following disruption of a vulnerable plaque‚ patients experience
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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis Many of the longest words in the English language are medical terms. Medicine and Medical Terminology has a language of its own‚ and its vocabulary includes terms built from Greek and Latin word parts‚ eponyms‚ acronyms and modern language. This why it is sometimes hard understand what the doctor is saying. There are a lot of long complicated words especially in medical terminology. To be able to understand the meaning of a medical term it is best
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this essay I will discuss theoretical principals of rehabilitation of a particular patient I cared for while on clinical placement. It will focus on the role of the multidisciplinary team involved in this rehabilitation process post acute myocardial infarction and the education and support given to the patient and her family during the discharge planning process. Also I will be including statistics and evidence of pathophysiology. The National Service Framework for Older People (Department of Health
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through the coronary arteries is partially or completely blocked‚ ischemia and infarction of the myocardium may result. Ischemia occurs when insufficient oxygen is supplied to meet the requirements of the myocardium”(Workman et al 2010). Complications The three major clinical manifestations of CAD include chronic stable angina‚ acute coronary syndrome‚ and sudden cardiac death. These conditions result from myocardial ischemia
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documented heart disease but may have risk factors including a poor diet. I will present a power point with discussion to a middle-aged African American male who presented to the emergency room with chest pain and was admitted to rule out a myocardial infarction. The patient’s wife and two children are present at the bedside. I will provide the patient and his family with education regarding a heart healthy diet prior to discharge mid-afternoon. Physical resources present in the patient’s room are
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Heart Disease • What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is any disorder which affects the heart. Almost half of heart diseases are from coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is responsible for 82‚000 deaths in the UK each year – an average of 224 people a day. o Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease affects the coronary arteries‚ which supply the heart muscle itself with the glucose and oxygen that it requires for respiration. • Atheroma Atheroma is a fatty deposit that forms
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Chapter 14: Critical Care Nursing (Pg 338-366‚ 412-437) Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disorders Coronary Artery Disease Description and Etiology The biggest contributor to cardiovascular system- related morbidity and mortality is coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects arteries throughout the body. (CAD) Risk Factors for CAD 1. Age‚ Gender‚ Race (non-modifiable) a. More common in men than women b. Higher in women over 75 years of age 2. Family History
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blood flow to your heart. Cholesterol deposits slowly‚ over decades‚ build up in the vessel wall and cause a decrease in blood flow. A patient with decreased blood flow to the heart may have angina‚ shortness of breath‚ and in some cases a myocardial infarction. 2. Mr. S’s BMI is calculated using his height and weight‚ once I did the calculation I determined that Mr. S’s BMI is 25.8‚ and according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute he is categorized as “overweight”‚ but just barely.
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