Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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Background A stroke is a disease that is eventually referring to the term "brain attack". The brain attacks causes the brain cells to die and eventually the ability that is covered by that part of the brain will be lost. The loss of ability is usually include many abilities. However‚ stroke can affect the patient in different ways as due to the part of the brain that is damaged and how severe the damage might be. (UF & Shands‚ 2012) Stroke is usually defined as two types of stroke which are ischemic
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continuous) and changes. 2) History of similar symptoms previously experienced. 3) Current medications. 4) History of risk factors and other illnesses such as hypertension and 5) family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease (2000 p.1526). Miller & Elmore explain the following guidelines for responding to a stroke; Within 10 minute of arrival: - Asses patient’s ABCs and vital signs - Provide oxygen by nasal cannula - Establish IV access - Collect blood sample - Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram
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Pathophysiology of Glaucoma – Glaucoma is “a disease of the eye in which fluid pressure within the eye rises - if left untreated the patient may lose vision‚ and even become blind. The disease generally affects both eyes‚” Medical News Today (2012). The anterior chamber is a small space located in front of the eye. Clear fluid (aqueous humor) flows in and out of this chamber‚ as the fluid flows it nourishes and bathes nearby tissues. Persons who suffer from glaucoma have problem with this fluid.
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STROKE A stroke—also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack—is an injury to the blood vessels of the brain that causes neurological malfunctioning. In the United States‚ as many as 87% of all strokes are caused by the sudden blockage of a cerebral artery. The resulting decrease in blood flow leads to ischemic damage in the region of the brain that is fed by the artery. These CVAs are called ischemic strokes. Most ischemic strokes are due to blood clots. The remaining 13%
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Pathophysiology Paper Pathophysiology of Congestive Heart Failure I. Description: Congestive Heart Failure is more of a syndrome than a disease. Heart failure may be classified according to the side of the heart affected‚ (left- or right-sided failure)‚ or by the cardiac cycle involved‚ (systolic or diastolic dysfunction). (Schilling-McCann p. 176). The word "failure" refers to the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s metabolic needs. (Schilling-McCann p. 176). When the heart
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Pathophysiology of the human immunodeficiency virus Nancy R. Calles‚ MSN‚ RN‚ PNP‚ ACRN‚ MPH Desiree Evans‚ MD‚ MPH DeLouis Terlonge‚ MD Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Provide an overview of the healthy immune system. Describe the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Describe the major components of the HIV life cycle. Identify the various HIV types and subtypes. Discuss HIV’s effects on the immune system. Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus belonging to the family of lentiviruses
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This particular job did not require us to attend under emergency response‚ this immediately made me feel relaxed and able to focus on my existing knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology. I foolishly had not anticipated any real worries or concerns‚ as it appeared to be a straightforward transportation from GP surgery to hospital. On arrival I was surprised to find the patient unattended and untreated in a room with no HCP present. I felt extremely concerned there had been no monitoring performed
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Cancer Patho Definition: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from
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Pathophysiology Exam 1: Immunity Objectives 1) Describe the cell functions of the Immune System: Lymphocytes- small white blood cells that are responsible for much of the work of the immune system. Three types: Natural Killer Cells-NK cells provide rapid responses to virally infected cells and respond to tumor formation. NK cells are unique bc they have the ability to recognize stressed cells in the absence of antibodies and MHC‚ allowing for a much faster immune reaction. Trigger phagocytes
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