examining this condition. (Chatterjee 572). Differentiating between systolic and diastolic dysfunction is essential because their long-term treatments are. The treatments of choice in patients with systolic dysfunction are ACE inhibitors‚ digoxin‚ diuretics and beta blockers. In patients with diastolic dysfunction‚ the cornerstones of treatment depend on the underlying cause. (Chatterjee
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CHF Heart Failure: failure of the cardiac muscle to pump blood to meet the body’s metabolic needs CHF is a complication that can result from problems such as cardiomyopathy‚ valvular heart disease‚ endocarditis‚ Acute MI Left-sided failure pulmonary congestion dyspnea‚ Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Pulmonary edema‚ rales (crackles) cough blood-tinged‚ frothy sputum
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pathophysiology. ACEI/ARBs are the only medications prescribed for CHF that have been found to prolong life and improve the quality of that life. EXPLAIN the mechanism of action of ACEI/ARBs and how they affect morbidity and mortality in CHF. Be specific. Diuretics must be used very carefully in diastolic ventricular dysfunction. EXPLAIN this statement using appropriate physiology. Now considering all of the above‚ describe an appropriate comprehensive plan of care for both individuals‚ assuming symptoms necessitate
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| Hyponatremia in the Older Adult | 168344 | | Vivienne Ellison 09039422 | 8/6/2011 | | Hyponatremia in the older adult. Management of defects in water homeostasis in the elderly is often difficult because of age related changes and diseases that are associated with impairment of water metabolism. The feeling of thirst is often impaired in the elderly (Kugler‚ 2000). Hyponatremia is a serum sodium concentration of less than the
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infant-belly button -decreased urine output -increased temperature -MAP= 65-70 -fatigue‚ lethargy‚ restlessness -cracked tongue‚ sunken eyes Causes of fluid deficit: -insensible loss (through skin) -hemorrhage -GI loss‚ N/V‚ diarrhea‚ suction -overuse of diuretics -inadequate fluid intake -diabetes insipidus N/C: -monitior I/O‚ weight‚ mucous membranes -IV therapy HYPERVOLEMIA Fluid Excess S/S: -bounding pulse -elevated BP -peripheral edema -weight gain -distended
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monograph. West Point‚ P.A. Merck. Prinivil® (lisinopril) (2006): tablets prescribing information. Whitehouse Station‚ N.J. D‚ Robertson J.I.‚ (1990): Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and moderate hypertension Neaton J.D.‚ Kuller L.H.‚ (2005): Diuretics are color blind Russell J. Greene and Norman D. Harris (2004) : Pathology and therapeutics for pharmacist 3rd edition Pfeffer M.A.‚ Braunwald E.‚ Moye L.A.‚ (1992): et al
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[13] This small card has detailed instructions for temporary cessation of these particular medications‚ which could be exacerbating and worsening the AKI symptoms. The mnemonic DAMN can be used to remember these drugs.(diuretics‚ ACEi/ ARBs‚ metformin‚ NSAIDs).[8] Prevention of AKI should follow the following principles; Risk Assessment In terms of simply identifying hospitalized patients who would be most at risk‚ all patients on admission and during their hospital stay
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Diluted Alcohol - 48.4 % to 49.5% used as solvent • Brandy - distillation from wine • Whisky - fermented malted grain • Rum fermented molasses Product of Reductive Metabolism • Mannitol • Ash Manna • Fraxinus ornus – Oleaceae • Osmotic diuretic • Laxative Product of Reductive Metabolism • Sorbitol- Mountain ash • Sorbus aucuparia Rosaceae • Half as sweet as sucrose • Used in toothpaste and chewing gums because of humectant property Drugs containing Acids‚ Alcohols and Esters
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in drug testing. These steroids have not been approved or even tested by the Food and Drug Administration so the risks are unknown (Mayo Clinic Staff). Diuretics and stimulants are two more classes of drugs that athletes may use to enhance performance. Diuretics are used to help rid the body of salt and water (Monroe 5). Athletes take diuretics to decrease their weight and enable them to compete in specific events or to dilute their urine in order to pass a drug test (Mayo Clinic Staff). Stimulants
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Introduction: High blood pressure or hypertension meaning high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. Normal Blood Pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is consider pre-hypertension‚ and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high. The systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries
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