Table of Contents Definition Page 2 General Information Page 2 Signs and Symptoms of TIA Page 3 Risk Factors Page 4 Preventive Measures Page 5 General Measures Page 6 Treatment Page 7 Expected Outcome Page 8 TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK Definition A Transient Ischemic Attack‚ generally referred to as a TIA‚ is a type of stroke that only last a few minutes. They are sometimes called ¡§mini-strokes.¡¨ The term
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References: Brashers‚ V.L. (2008). Alterations of cardiovascular function. In S. Huether‚ & K. McCance‚ (Ed.)‚ Understanding pathophysiology (4th ed.) (pp.606-675). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. Brashers‚ V.L. (2008). Alterations of pulmonary function. In S. Huether‚ & K. McCance‚ (Ed.)‚ Understanding pathophysiology (4th ed.) (pp.693-713). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. Kara‚ M. (2005). Preparing nurses for the global pandemic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal
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a is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage and death.Risk factors for stroke include old age‚ high blood pressure‚ previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)‚ diabetes‚ high cholesterol‚ tobacco smoking and atrial fibrillation.1 High blood pressure is the most important modifiable risk factor of stroke.1 It is the second leading cause of death worldwide.2 Trends of mortality from stroke Stroke was the second most frequent cause of death worldwide in 2008‚ accounting
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First-Degree Atrioventricular Block First-degree atrioventricular (AV) block is a type of heart block. Heart block is a problem with the system that controls how often the heart beats (heart rate). If you have heart block‚ the signals that regulate your heart rate are slowed or interrupted. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). They work together to pump blood to the body. The heartbeat starts in an upper area of the right atrium (sinoatrial node‚ or SA
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BIO 169 Ch. 20 S.G. Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ 1. The anatomical region found between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm. A) Epicardium B) Abdominal cavity C) Pericardium D) Mediastinum E) Thoracic cavity 2. The membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the A) pericardium. B) pleura. C) myocardium. D) mediastinum. E) endocardium. 3. The apex of the heart is normally pointed
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THE NURSING PROCESS: NURSING CARE PLAN NURSING DIAGNOSIS 2 (Problem; Etiology; Signs & Symptoms) P Decreased Cardiac Output R/T E Atrial Fibrillation and Mechanical Ventilation AEB S – Client on mechanical ventilation. Albumin 1.1 – 2/4/14 – low osmolality in blood – third spacing. Atrial Fibrilation Sluggish Pupil response Blood pressure 97/39 Heart Rate 54 Peripheral pulses diminished PLANNING ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a naturally occurring serine protease found on the endothelial cells of the body which is responsible for the breaking down of blood clots in the body by acting as a catalyst in the conversion of plasminogen into plasmin (Tissue Plasminigen Activator (tPA)‚ n.d.). The genetically modified drugs manufactured using recombinant biotechnology‚ which act as tPAs are known as rt-PAs (Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator).The three main types of rt-PA includes alteplase
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STUDY GUIDE FOR NR 340 EXAM ONE *Remember: The exam questions will test more of the higher level thinking skills (application‚ analyzing and evaluating) and fewer lower level (remembering‚ understanding)‚ within the nursing process‚ teamwork/collaboration‚ patient-centered care and QSEN application. Critical care IV medication and formula calculations Enteral feedings for critically ill patients Pharmacodynamics (and nursing implications) for the following medications (generic/brand names):
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What Is Heart Surgery? Heart surgery is done to correct problems with the heart. Many heart surgeries are done each year in the United States for various heart problems. Heart surgery is used for both children and adults. This article discusses heart surgery for adults. For more information about heart surgery for children‚ go to the Health Topics articles about congenital heart defects‚ holes in the heart‚ and tetralogy of Fallot. Doctors also use heart surgery to: • Repair or replace heart
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These hospitalizations are one of the problems and evidence that Mrs. Fisher’s cardiac condition is worsening. Her CHF and A-fib are causing fluid retention and increased cardiac pre-load‚ decreased cardiac output‚ compromised coronary circulation‚ which is resulting in angina‚ dyspnea‚ and weakness (Copstead‚ 2013; GCU‚ 2013a). Numerous cardiac medications demonstrate an attempt to treat these signs and symptoms (GCU‚ 2013b) but Mrs. Fisher may neither truly understand her disease process‚ nor
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