attention to initial symptoms‚ including onset and duration‚ nature (intermittent or 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
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postponed. Reference American Heart Association. (2017‚ January 26). Retrieved Febuary 3‚ 2017‚ from http://newsroom.heart.org/news/latest-statistics-show-heart-failure-on-the-rise;-cardiovascular-diseases-remain-leading-killer. Story‚ L. (2015). Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach. Sudbury‚ MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Xu-Cai‚ Y.‚ Brotman‚ D.‚ Phillips‚ C. O.‚ Michota‚ F. A.‚ Tang‚ W. H.‚ Whinney‚ C. M.‚ . . . Jaffer‚ A. K. (2008).
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sudden loss of the kidneys ability to function; affecting more than 100‚000 people in the United States alone each year (NIDDK‚ 2008). This paper will discuss the basic pathophysiology of acute renal failure‚ including its cause‚ disease mechanisms‚ symptoms‚ some of the treatments and pharmacological therapies. Pathophysiology Acute renal failure (ARF) is the rapid loss of kidney function occurring when high levels of uremic toxins accumulate in the blood. ARF occurs when the kidneys
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present. Bilateral BS present with coarse crackles in both lower lobes. He appears frightened and anxious; he states‚ “This is the worst it has ever been – please don’t leave me alone.” Past Medical/Social History: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)‚ hypertension‚ cor pulmonale‚ emphysema-moderate stage. He smoked 2 packs per day for 35 years‚ and quit 5 years ago. Hospitalized 3 times previously for HF; the most recent hospitalization was 6 months ago. He is a retired insurance salesperson; married and
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hopeless‚ as the modifiable risk factors of diabetes mellitus‚ hypertension‚ dyslipidemia‚ obesity‚ tobacco use‚ and physical inactivity are controllable‚ and can afford one with CAD a relative degree of health (Framingham Heart Study‚ 2009). Libby‚ Bonow‚ Mann‚ and Zipes delineate the modifiable CHD risk factors into three classes. Class I‚ risk factors that have an obvious causal relationship to the development of CHD are smoking‚ hypertension‚ and dyslipidemia. Class II risk factors are those that
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Student Name: Student ID: Group: Date: Assessment Coding Assessment for this unit of competency is based on competency based grading. Assessments are weighted and your assessment will be marked with a percentage and grade. Grades applied to assessment in this unit of competency are: Competency Not Achieved (CNA) 0-49% Competency achieved – graded (CAG) 50-59% Competent with Credit (CC) 60-69% Competent with Distinction (CDI) 70-79% Competent with High Distinction (CHD) 80-100%
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Malunggay (Moringa Olifeira) Seeds As Capsules for Hypertension A Science Investigatory Project In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research II Reina Regina S. Camus Researcher March 2012 ACKNOWLEDGMENT For the successful completion of the study‚ the researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude to all the people who patiently helped her in making this study possible especially to her ever-loving and
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pathophysiologic glomerular changes. Most original research focuses on the poststreptococcal patient. Acute glomerulonephritis is defined as the sudden onset of hematuria‚ proteinuria‚ and red blood cell casts. This clinical picture is often accompanied by hypertension‚ edema‚ and
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References: Handford‚ A.‚ Nowak‚ T. (2004). Congestive heart failure. Pathophysiology: Concepts and Applications for Health Care Professionals. (pp. 269-277). Boston‚ MA: The McGraw Hill Companies Inc. Jarvis‚ C. (2011). Clinical portrait of heart failure. Physical Examination & Health Assessment. (pp. 486). St. Louis‚ MO:
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occur just after childbirth Diseased heart is hemodynamically challenged Cardiac conditions account for 10-25% maternal mortality Pulmonary HTN - Maternal mortality rate of more than 50% during pregnancy associated with pulmonary hypertension Endocarditis CAD Cardiomyopathy Sudden arrhythmias Maternal and neonatal outcomes based on classification (severity) of maternal heart disease – Degree of disability often more important in treatment and prognosis Greatest
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