Pericarditis The patient who is complaining of retrosternal chest pain which is sharp and relieved by sitting up or leaning forward‚ gets worse when lying down‚ breathing‚ coughing and radiates to the both arms will tell us that it might be acute pericarditis. In this case physical examination will show decrease in apex pulse‚ by percussion the heart would be slightly enlarged and a slight friction rub by auscultation on lower left sternal border. And then we will do diagnostic tests including
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1. Discuss the anatomy of the middle mediastinum? middle mediastinum‚ which consists of the pericardium and heart. 2. Describe the pericardium and mention its nerve supply? Taha lecture slides 3 and 5 3. What are the structures that can be affected by cardiomegaly? the lungs and heart are occupy the mediastinum delicately. And the lung is a passive pressure sensitive organ. So the increase in heart size (usually in LV) will variably effect the lung function which will be compressed
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Pericarditis‚ is inflammation of the pericardium which has multi etiologies. Causes are infectious‚ viral‚ bacterial‚ fungal‚ immune‚ metabolic‚ ischemia‚ physical and chemical agents (Porth & Martfin‚ 2009). Pericarditis may be idiopathic‚ acute‚ chronic‚ congenital or a neoplastic disease (Porth & Matfin‚ 2009). Acute pericarditis symptoms is sudden onset of sharp chest pain‚ pericardial friction rub‚ electrocardiogram changes‚ worse with cough‚ deep breathing‚ movement and swallowing (Porth
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If an infection in the body is not controlled‚ it can spread to the lining of the heart‚ which causes pericarditis. The infection can be caused by wounds that are left untreated or a weak immune system that just can’t fight off simple ailments‚ but it is most commonly caused by teeth problems‚ such as rotten teeth or gingivitis. The bacteria in the mouth quickly spreads to the blood system when a person eats food. And when it gets to the blood system‚ it is carried to the heart. This in turn makes
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the thin sac that surrounds the heart (known as the pericardium). This can cause pain as the inflamed pericardium rubs against the heart. Fluid can build up in the pericardium‚ which can compress the heart and affect its function. What causes pericarditis? Pericarditis can be caused by infection from a virus‚ bacterium or fungus. Viral infections are the most common cause of pericarditis in children. Pericarditis can result from injury to the chest. It can
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PERICARDITIS The heart is a strong muscular organ that is responsible for sustaining life. During the course of the lifespan‚ many different types of illness or injury can interfere with the heart and its functioning. The heart is located within a sac‚ a double layered‚ flexible holding vessel that is named the pericardium. The pericardium is responsible for keeping the heart in the proper place. It is also the reason that the heart does not fill with more blood than it can hold. This
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that 15-20% of heart attacks can be painless especially in diabetics and elderly. Severe chest pain can be caused by several other issues and it needs to be ruled out to receive proper treatment. Five known causes for chest pain are pericarditis‚ aortic
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CHEST PAIN Chest Pain Overview If you are having severe pain‚ crushing‚ squeezing‚ or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes‚ or if the pain moves into your neck‚ left shoulder‚ arm‚ or jaw‚ go immediately to a hospital emergency department. Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can have. It is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain and whether it is life-threatening. * Any part of the
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Endocrine‚ Respiratory‚ and Cardiovascular Disorders Also referenced from Medical Terminology and Anatomy class. This worksheet consists of 50 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each for a total of 100 points. Once you have completed the worksheet and are satisfied with your answers‚ transfer those answers to an assessment with the same title. The assessment will be made available by Friday‚ July 6th. Due Date: 16th no later than 11:59 PM 1. What happens when you breathe in?
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Classification of Body Membranes Exercise 1: The Microscopic Structure of Cutaneous Membranes 1. 2. Observations: Sketch your observations from the microscope slide in the lab report assistant. Indicate the keratinized layer on the sketch and describe the observed structures and cells. Questions: A. What is keratin? The fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective properties B. Why is the skin keratinized? To help protect itself Exercise 2: Microscopic Structure of Mucous
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