MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND THE AGING ADULT Acute Coronary syndrome (ACS) is an emergent situation characterized by an acute onset of myocardial ischemia that results in myocardial death (i.e.‚ MI) if definitive interventions do not occur promptly. (Although the terms coronary occlusion‚ heart attack‚ and myocardial infarction are used synonymously‚ the preferred term is myocardial infarction.) The spectrum of ACS includes unstable angina‚ NSTEMI‚ and ST-segment elevation of myocardial infarction
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The Pathology of Myocardial Infarction The heart is considered one of the most vital organs for human survival and is responsible for giving human life and pumping blood through the arteries‚ capillaries‚ and veins. Heart diseases make the heart function improperly which causes the blood to not circulate throughout the body‚ making human life impossible. Heart diseases is considered to be number one on the top ten lists of death in the world. Because of this reason‚ I believe that understanding
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Joseph’s Story The Cellular lever is essential to the homeostasis of an entire organism. In this case study you will learn the impact that a Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) has on heart cells. The Patient (Joseph) is a 38 year old male who started back smoking after quitting for 3 years. He has been busy working long hours and the stress of his job was wearing on his body. Joseph was playing catch with his 12 year old Marcus when his heart stopped beating. Do to the loss of Oxygen‚ Blood
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Mechanisms of Occlusion Most MIs are caused by a disruption in the vascular endothelium associated with an unstable atherosclerotic plaque that stimulates the formation of an intracoronary thrombus‚ which results in coronary artery blood flow occlusion. If such an occlusion persists long enough (20 to 40 min)‚ irreversible myocardial cell damage and cell death will occur.5 The development of atherosclerotic plaque occurs over a period of years to decades
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Riya Ragbarsingh General Biology Dr. Samira Ziaei-Halaby May 8‚ 2012 Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Infarction also known as “heart attack”‚ is when a damaged muscle or artery is blocked preventing the blood to flow through. Because of fast food places such as McDonalds‚ Burger King‚ Wendy’s and etc… Most Americans prefer eating outside than having a healthy home cooked meal. Many people do not realize the amount of fatty and oily substances that are in the meals that are being cooked
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Nurses role in the initial assessment and nursing management of a patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction For the purpose of this essay‚ the author will investigate the role of a registered nurse in the initial assessment and management of a patient with acute Myocardial Infarction (MI). This essay will further discuss the anatomy of the heart and how it functions; the pathophysiology and initial signs and symptoms of MI. To achieve this‚ the author has conducted literature review through using
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Myocardial infarction is the biological name for a heart attack. Coronary atherosclerosis is a chronic disease that has stable and unstable times. During unstable times with inflammation in the vascular wall‚ patients develop a myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction may be a minor event in a lifelong chronic disease‚ it may even be undetected‚ but it may lead to sudden death or severe ‘haemodynamic’ deterioration. A myocardial infarction is the first biggest of coronary artery disease / it
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been admitted into the acute stroke unit eighteen hours after experiencing an ischaemic stroke. She has undergone a vital signs assessment including heart rate and blood pressure as well as a Glasgow Coma Scale test as part of a neurological assessment. This essay will discuss the key elements of the data recorded‚ the physical and focused assessments to be completed by the nurse receiving Mrs. Palmer and it will include the normal and abnormal parameters for this case study. Firstly‚ the nurse must
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Lady of Fatima University Case Study on ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS With SOME DEHYDRATION BSN 3Y2-2 Group D Mrs. Carol San Diego‚ RN MAN Clinical Instructor Ong‚ Christopher Allen C. Petalbo‚ Annabelle R. Rallos‚ Kimberly Michelle C. Ramirez‚ Princess mae A. Ramos‚ Ma. Dominique J. Retardo‚ Jeralem A. Reyes‚ Pee Jay A. Rovero‚ Relly Andro L. Rovira‚ Rachel B. Sayson‚ Monica Rizza G. Simbahon‚ Sara Jane A. Sioco‚ Carmela B. INTRODUCTION Acute Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis
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Dimension 1) Acute Intoxication and withdrawal John’s current level of acute intoxication presents a severe risk due to withdrawals. In addition‚ his acute intoxication consists of behavior changes and loss of judgment. He is at risk for severe withdrawal symptoms since he has been heavily drinking for five years. He has become alcohol dependent. Based on John’s withdrawal history‚ he had his first seizure about a couple days ago. He attempted to cut back by drinking only two beers‚ two times a
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