scans upon admission to view and localize lesions. They were then rescanned 2 weeks later if the initial scans yielded negative results. Excluded from the study were agitated patients and patients with a history of disorders and diseases other than stroke that would cause dysphagia. Within 5 days of admission‚ the men were given an oropharyngeal exam of gag reflex‚ volitional cough‚ speech‚ and voice. A video fluoroscopic assessment was also given that consisted of 3‚5‚10‚ and 20 ml‚ and ½ tsp of barium
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The choice of anticoagulants depends on CHA2DS2-VASc score as follow‚ CHA2DS2-VASc risk Score Congestive heart failure (any history) 1 Hypertension (prior history) 1 Age ≥75 years 2 Diabetes mellitus 1 Stroke/transient transient ischemic attack/thromboembolism history 2 Vascular disease (e.g.‚ myocardial infarction‚ peripheral vascular disease or aortic plaque) 1 Age 65-74 years 1 Sex (female gender) 1 CHA2DS2-VASc of the patient in the question stem would be 1 (for congestive heart failure)
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I would say coconut water could be classified as a major mineral because of the importance it serves to maintain our body functions. If the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can state coconut water may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke I think it would be a great idea of individuals start consuming coconut water in their daily diet (Fife‚ 2010). I also believe if more people knew coconut water has been said to reverse or slow the aging process more individuals would be testing
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in providing the patient care either in the hospital or in any other healthcare settings. A nurse can over sees any patient; however‚ there are different level in the care that a nurse can provide to a patient. Comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology‚ The recognition of being a nurse in patient care management is really appreciate. The society is increase‚ and the role of a nurse becomes ponderous. As
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Clinical Manifestations of endocarditis – mostly non-specific |Table 124–2 Clinical and Laboratory Features of Infective Endocarditis | | | |Feature
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As a student nurse practitioner working within a medical assessment ward‚ I deal with a wide variety of patients who present with both acute and chronic conditions. This case study will identify the pathophysiology; look at the manifestations and clinical features of a condition. It will also discuss the therapeutic interventions and in turn evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions applied. Kyna (a pseudonym) was a forty-nine year old lady who was admitted to the ward for further investigations
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Amy Lockett Unit 4229 208- Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A plan Ai) A description of four different examples of accidents and/or sudden illnesses that might occur Stroke- where arteries that connect to the brain become blocked resulting in reduced blood flow‚ these blockages are usually caused by blood clots. Falls- They may fall due to a slip. Asthma attack- This is when an individual suffers shortening of breath due to the tightening of muscles around the airways. Heart
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things they want to do in their spare time. For example‚ I may want to be outside or doing something to do with exercise. Homework stops me doing this. Therefore homework makes you fat. Being obese could make you have Heart disease‚ heart attacks‚ Strokes and high blood pressure‚ Colon cancer‚ Degenerative joint disease‚ sometimes crippling‚ leading to a need for joint replacement‚ Insulin resistance‚ Diabetes mellitus‚ with a long list of related complications in the circulatory (heart)‚ renal (kidney)
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Effects of a Stroke I remember the day like it was yesterday‚ my grandma had experienced a stroke. I remember my dad calling my grandparents’ house to speak with my grandpa‚ but when my grandma answered with a confused tone my dad knew something wasn’t quite right. She was unable to speak clear and could not respond to a question with a logical answer. After my dad had realized my grandma had a stroke he immediately called an ambulance and rushed to her house to make sure she was okay. When
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Frank who recently had a CVA on the right side or also known as a stroke is the patient for the day. His stroke was on the right which means his left side was affected. He is a 68-year-old white male who lives with his wife that was very active with gardening and woodworking before the stroke. He enjoys traveling and is retired from his job as a postal worker. He also has coronary artery disease and diabetes. He has a son who is isn’t close with and are friendly with a few of the neighbors but others
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