have become complacent and almost indifferent in regards to their acts of heroism until they affect our lives personally. One such hero stands out in my life‚ my seven year old son‚ Laramie. Laramie was born with a heart defect called Aortic stenosis‚ a major restriction of the Aortic valve; which feeds oxygenated blood to the brain and body. He has lived a normal active life for almost eight years now. But has recently worsened to the point that it must be removed surgically; A risky procedure
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We reviewed the medical records of 40 patients treated by a single surgeon in an ASC. Two matched groups of 20 patients each‚ Group 1 control group of patients with single level posterior decompression with bilateral cortical bone trajectory pedicle screw (CBTPS) rod construct at L5-S1. Group 2 patients with single level posterior spinal decompression with supplemental fixation using unilateral pedicle screw rod construct combined with a contralateral transfacet pedicle screw fixation (UPFS) at L5-S1
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Detecting ECG Daniela Paszkiewicz and Lyndsey Wessel Abnormalities in VO2 Max Tests ECG “An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that detects cardiac (heart) abnormalities by measuring the electrical activity generated by the heart as it contracts.” http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3733 698/2/istockphoto_3733698-electrocardiogram-ecg-ekgwith-human-heart-on-screen.jpg Function of Electrocardiograph Electrocardiograph measures a patients ECG ECG can help detect a
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Cells‚ Tissues and Organs of the Digestive System Living organisms all have various functioning systems within the body that enable life processes to be carried out. Each system uses different organs that coordinate with each other to carry out their functions‚ and these systems‚ organs and functions are shown below: Functioning System Related Organs Function Circulatory Heart‚ Arteries‚ Veins Transports blood through the body Digestive Mouth‚ Tongue‚ Pharynx‚ Esophagus‚ Liver‚ Stomach
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden‚ reduced blood flow to the heart. Acute coronary syndrome symptoms may include the type of chest pressure that you feel during a heart attack‚ or pressure in your chest while you’re at rest or doing light physical activity. Acute coronary syndrome is treatable if diagnosed quickly. Acute coronary syndrome treatments vary‚ depending on your signs‚ symptoms and overall health condition. Acute coronary
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particularly the mitral valve (hence the name). Because of this valve’s malfunction‚ when the heart normally contracts to pump blood through the body‚ the mitral valve slips back into place too fragile. In direct opposition to this condition is mitral valve stenosis that is when the mitral valve is too rigid and not flexible enough. Basically‚ the problem with mitral valve prolapse is that the mitral valve is just too flexible. While the
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Cardiovascular Disease-Case study #2 Christian Oyibe Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology Nursing 6150 Governor’s State University Professor Savannah Prince March7‚ 2012 Introduction Heart disease is often used interchangeably with cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or block vessels that can lead to a heart attack‚ chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other forms of heart condition
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pain. They include scoliosis‚ which causes curvature of the spine and does not usually cause pain until mid-life; spondylolisthesis; various forms of arthritis‚ including osteoarthritis‚ rheumatoid arthritis‚ and ankylosing spondylitis; and spinal stenosis‚ a narrowing of the spinal
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Clinical assessment and causes Haemoptysis is a common and non-specific feature of many lung diseases. It can be a sign of significant underlying lung disease. In up to one-third of cases‚ no cause will be found. An early assessment of the likely underlying cause needs to be made and investigated accordingly. Diagnostic approach to haemoptysis Small volume haemoptysis is a commonly encountered problem in the out-patient department. It can be safely and efficiently investigated as an out-patient
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Southern Luzon State University College of Allied Medicine Lucban‚ Quezon Cerebrovascular Accident A Case study In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of the Subject NCM 103 Related Learning Experiences Submitted to: Mrs. Rosemarie F. Daya Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Abastillas‚ Danesse R. BSN III- B / Group 5 February 2013 CHAPTER I OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY A. General Objective After ascertaining a nurse-patient interaction and wide-ranging assessment
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