The research report is divided into two different tasks interlinked with the Cardiovascular System. The first part is based on the conduction pathway of heart and its different stages. Whereas‚ the other task is based on a case study in regards of blood vessels‚ baroreceptors‚ kidneys‚ adrenal glands and heart rate that has affect the pulse and blood pressure of the patient. Task 1 Conduction Pathway of Heart and its stages Likewise central heating system with pipes‚ radiators‚ pumps and others
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The nurse is performing her admission assessment of a patient. When grading arterial pulses‚ a 1+ pulse indicates: Above normal perfusion. Absent perfusion. Normal perfusion. Diminished perfusion. Murmurs that indicate heart disease are often accompanied by other symptoms such as: Dyspnea on exertion. Subcutaneous emphysema. Thoracic petechiae. Periorbital edema. Which pregnancy-related physiologic change would place the patient with a history of cardiac disease at the greatest risk of
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Chapter 6 – Case Study 1 Mr. E.‚ age 53‚ has a history of alcoholism and came to his physician because of recent anorexia‚ nausea‚ and diarrhea‚ as well as heart palpitations and fatigue. He has been taking his diuretic tablet‚ but not his vitamin and mineral supplement. An ECG and blood tests indicate hypokalemia. Discussion Questions 1. Discuss the possible factors contributing to his electrolyte imbalance and the rationale for his signs and symptoms. 2. What are the signs of hypokalemia and
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NURSING PROCESS The client is a 70 year old‚ Caucasian male who is a retired siding salesman from Riverside‚ IA‚ who has an extensive history with Paralysis agitans (Parkinson’s disease). The client was first admitted to the long term care facility in December 2012. The client explained that he came to be at this facility after “already being in two places like this”. He was removed/discharged from the last long-term care facility for being what he called “disruptive”.
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Contraindications Hypersensitivity to adenosine or any component of the formulation; second- or third-degree AV block‚ sick sinus syndrome‚ or symptomatic bradycardia (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); use in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter with underlying Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome (Fuster‚ 2006); asthma (ACLS‚ 2010) In addition to the above‚ Adenoscan® should be avoided in patients with known or suspected bronchoconstrictive or bronchospastic lung disease.
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The discussion regarding the pathophysiology of sepsis should include the pathophysiology of disease conduction that led to sepsis. In this case‚ the disease started from appendicitis. Therefore‚ the pathophysiology of complicated appendicitis will be discussed first. Then‚ secondary peritonitis and sepsis will follow. Complicated Appendicitis and Peritonitis The pathogeneses of appendicitis believed to be from obstruction of appendiceal lumen by bacteria‚ stool‚ lymphoid hyperplasia‚ intraluminal
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Multiple Sclerosis Presentation Overview History and Background of MS Description of Nervous System Courses of the disease Detailed Information on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system Pathophysiology of the disease Prognosis Remission Treatments and Medications Used Interview With MS patient (Jason) Bibliography History First case of Multiple Sclerosis was found in England in 1848. The case itself seems to have began in 1822. The only documentation that allowed to diagnose this
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Discuss problems and limitations of warfarin and heparin therapy‚ and show how these might be overcome by the new generation of direct oral anticoagulants. Anticoagulant drugs are used to prevent thrombosis in patients at long-term risk‚ in non-thrombotic patients when a high risk situation occurs and to treat established thromboembolism. The main anticoagulant drugs currently in use in the UK are warfarin‚ heparin and various analogues of heparin. These drugs are effective in the treatment and
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States (National Stroke Association‚ 2010). Stroke is also a leading cause of disability. Approximately every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke which is about 795‚000 per year (National stroke Association‚ 2010). The incidence of stroke makes it a major health problem in the United States. Prevention and early intervention is the key to reducing death and disability from stroke. Cost effective prevention strategies are
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Atherosclerosis is a type of cardiovascular disease where the arterial walls become thickened and hardened due to an excessive build up of fat‚ cholesterol and other substances in the inner lining of arteries forming plaque. Atherosclerosis typically begins in early adolescene and progresses with age.To date‚ the exact cause of atherosclerosis still remains unknown. However‚ there are several risk factors include age‚ gender‚ racial factors‚ family history‚ high blood pressure‚ high cholesterol‚
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