serious complications if not treated correctly. This essay will discuss the initial clinical presentation of the patient and examine the management and outcome of the interventions applied. The significance of atrial fibrillation including its pathophysiology and aetiology will also be discussed. Description of the case: A 68 year old male presented to the emergency department at 0800 hours via ambulance after experiencing chest discomfort and intermittent palpitations since 0500 hours. Prior to presentation
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Nephrosclerosis vs. Gouty Neuropathy Attending Physician: Dr. Valdez‚ Dr. Manzon‚ Dr. Ocampo‚ Dr. Concepcion I. CHIEF COMPLAINT - General body weakness - Drowsiness - Pain on knees II. NURSING HISTORY The patient‚ MNM‚ has hypertension for 21 years‚ he’s not taking any medications until year 2008 when he was prescribed Nifedipine and Carvedilol. He also has gouty attacks for 14 years now and he is taking Allopurinol. Four days PTC‚ patient verbalizes pain on his knees. He
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I. INTRODUCTION Hydatidiform Mole (H-mole or Gestational trophoblastic disease) is abnormal proliferation and then degeneration of the trophoblastic villi (Garg & Giuntoli‚ 2007). As the cells degenerate‚ they become filled with fluid and appear as clear fluid-filled‚ grape-sized vesicles. The embryo fails to develop beyond a primitive start. Abnormal trophoblast cells must be identified because they are associated with choriocarcinoma‚ a rapidly metastasizing malignancy. (Pillitteri‚ 2010)
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Chronic Kidney Failure Sharvette Walker Rasmussen College Author Note This Annotated Bibliography is being submitted on June 14‚ 2015‚ for Andrea Wochenske M232/MEA2203 Section 11 Pathophysiology- 2015 Spring Quarter course. RENAL CALCULI TELEVISION BROADCAST 1. (2013‚ September 9). Kidney stones serious for women with other conditions Read more: http://www.wbaltv.com/health/kidney-stones-serious-for-women-with-other-conditions/21754828#ixzz3CZjaBA6O. Retrieved from [Television broadcast].
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BLEEDING DISORDERS OF LATE PREGNANCY PLACENTA PREVIA * placenta develops in the lower part of uterus versus the upper part * There are 3 degrees of previa: * Marginal – reaches within 3cm of cervical opening * Partial – placenta partially covers the cervical opening * Complete/ Total – completely covers opening * Observe bleeding during contraction Manifestations: * bright red‚ painless vaginal bleeding * risk of hemorrhage increases with nearing of labor *
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mEq/kg (ie‚ approximately 3500 mEq in a 70-kg person). Hypokalemia is defined as a potassium level less than 3.5 mEq/L. Moderate hypokalemia is a serum level of 2.5-3 mEq/L. Severe hypokalemia is defined as a level less than 2.5 mEq/L. Pathophysiology Hypokalemia may result from conditions as varied as renal or GI losses‚ inadequate diet‚ transcellular shift (movement of potassium from serum into cells)‚ and medications. Frequency United States As many as 20% of hospitalized patients are
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present to the office at different times today‚ each with documented heart failure: one diastolic and the other systolic‚ and both are hypertensive. First‚ discuss the difference between systolic and diastolic heart failure‚ providing appropriate 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
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complains of having tightness and pain in his chest that seems to move down the left arm. Patient describes the pain as being sharp and can be sometimes a mild pain or an immobilizing pain. Medical Diagnosis: Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology of: Angina Pectoris Angina Pectoris develops when coronary blood flow becomes inadequate to meet myocardial oxygen demand. This causes myocardial cells to switch from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism‚ with a progressive impairment of metabolic
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COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Resource Unit On CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT [pic] [pic][pic] Submitted to: Mr. Dominique Ablir Submitted by: Charles Kevin Ramos Rogelli Anne Real August 22‚ 2011 COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Vision: A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment. Mission: 1. Infuse into the
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PRIMARY NURSING CARE PLAN 15. Client Information Sheet Student name: _Scott Watson_ Clinical Date: _02/20/07_ * Reminder: Do not remove the patient care summary or other documents from the hospital! Room/Bed Age: Gender: Marital Status: 632A 60 F Married Admit Date: 2/17/07
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