CARDIO Tendon xanthomata: deposition of yellowish cholesterol rich material in the tendons‚ asociared with hyperlipidaemia. Eg on knuckles Xanthelasma: cholesterol deposits around the eyes. Corneal Arcus: deposition of cholesterol/lipid in the cornea. CRP : acute phase of protein produced predominantly by the liver in response to inflammatory cytokines Chest Pain on Xray: evidence of another cause of chest pain such as air in the mediastinum (oesophageal rupture) or aortic dissection
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When I asked Mrs. X what sorts of other symptoms she got while having fast heart rate‚ she said she had shortness of breath‚ dizziness along with chest pain. The other symptoms patients with tachycardia finds are light headedness‚ fainting (syncope)
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complaint or symptoms presented by some patients with cardiovascular disease. You will find out that the patient will be confused‚ disoriented and sometimes even their thinking will be altered. This results from reduced blood supply to the brain. SYNCOPE/PRESYNCOPE: this is temporary loss of consciousness‚ light headedness and dizziness. This is as a result of reduced cardiac output which causes reduced oxygen to the brain. The onset is usually fast and lasting for a short duration. Recovery is also
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Due on Wednesday 10/16/13 Data table Homunculus graph paper with proportions Homunculus drawing Questions #1-10 (do not print questions- just answer in complete sentences) Due on Tuesday 10/22/13 Questions #11-23 (do not print questions- just answer in complete sentences) Receptor Density- Two Point Discrimination of Touch Part III. Analysis 1. Of the body parts tested‚ which part was able to distinguish between the closest stimuli? Why do you think that was? 2.
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MORPHINE SULFATE (mor’feen) Brand Names: Astramorph PF‚ Avinza‚ DepoDur‚ Duramorph‚ Epimorph ‚ Kadian‚ MSIR‚ MS Contin‚ Oramorph SR‚ Roxanol‚ RMS‚ Statex Classifications: central nervous system (cns) agent; analgesic; narcotic (opiate) agonist Pregnancy Category: B (D in long-term use or high dose) Controlled Substance: Schedule II Contents 1 Availability 2 Actions of Morphine Sulfate 3 Therapeutic Effects 4 Uses 5 Contraindications 6 Cautious Use 7 Route & Dosage 8 Administration
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A phobia is‚ when used in the context of clinical psychology‚ a type of anxiety disorder‚ usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding‚ typically disproportional to the actual danger posed‚ often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely‚ the sufferer will endure the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities. Most phobias
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PG REVIEW HEART DISEASES IN PREGNANCY MODERATOR: PROF SUNIL AGARWAL STUDENT: ANKIT KUMAR SAHU INTRODUCTION Heart disease is the second most common cause of maternal death in Western countries‚ suicide being first1. According to CDC‚ heart disease is the leading cause of death in women who are 25 to 44 yrs old2. Maternal cardiac disease in a pregnant woman can present challenges in cardiovascular and maternal-fetal management thereby leading to significant non-obstetric
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NUR 317 - Cardiac Exam Study Guide Define the following terms. Describe patient symptoms and conditions that could cause alterations in: Cardiac Output Volume of blood flowing through systemic or pulmonary circuit expressed in liters per min Normal= 5 L/min (resting adult) HRXSV= CO Factors: preload‚ afterload‚ myocardial contractility‚ heart rate As heart rate increases‚ this allows less time for diastole and the heart often cannot fill adequately. Therefore‚ a very rapid heart will often have
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Scheme of Case Report Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine‚ for third year medical students Cover page: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National O. Bohomolets Medical University Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine № 2 Head of Department - Prof. Т.D. Nykula Teacher – Associate Prof. V.А. Khomazjuk Case report
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Patient Initials: MD Date: July 14‚ 2013 Biographical Data: MD is a 32 year old white female currently living in blank. She is a stay-at-home mom with 2 living children and has been married for 8 years. She is 26 6/7 weeks pregnant. History of Present Illness: MD has been hospitalized for preterm labor. This is her third hospitalization during this pregnancy for preterm labor. She has a MacDonald cerclage in place since 12 weeks gestation. She is experiencing irregular uterine contractions with
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