Myocardial infarction Essays & Research Papers

Myocardial Infarction Nursing 231 – Task 2 2000 Word Essay Sharon Watkins Student Number: 1065277 Word Count: 2,069 Sharon Watkins: 1065277 Page 1 Introduction Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a coronary artery disease (CVD) that affects the lives of many Australians. Various genetic, social economic and environmental factors increase the risk of AMI. This essay covers CVD in Australia, the major modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that cause AMI. How the nurse’s role in...

Riya Ragbarsingh General Biology Dr. Samira Ziaei-Halaby May 8, 2012 Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Infarction also known as “heart attack”, is when a damaged muscle or artery is blocked preventing the blood to flow through. Because of fast food places such as McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s and etc… Most Americans prefer eating outside than having a healthy home cooked meal. Many people do not realize the amount of fatty and oily substances that are in the meals that are being...

A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, usually occurs when a blood clot forms inside a coronary artery at the site of an atherosclerotic plaque. The blood clot severely limits or completely cuts off blood flow to part of the heart. In a small percentage of cases, blood flow is cut off when the muscles in the artery wall contract suddenly, constricting the artery. This constriction, called vasospasm, can occur in an artery that is only slightly narrowed by atherosclerosis or even...

KDP #4 There are several differences between the signs and symptoms that men and women experience during an acute myocardial infarction. Men usually experience typical angina. Typical angina consisting of substernal chest pain or pressure radiating to the left arm, and pain or discomfort in the jaw, back, shoulder, or abdomen. This pain usually occurs in the morning, lasts more than 30 minutes, and is not relieved by nitrates. (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Women, regardless of age,...

Assessment of Myocardial Infarction Risk Among Patients in a Mumbai Suburb By Anand Santosh Bhatia A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for the Degree of “DOCTOR OF MEDICINE” UNIVERSITY OF SEYCHELLES -AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE List of Contents * Acknowledgment. * List of contents * List of tables * Abbreviation * Abstract. * Introduction – * Methodology – * Results – * Discussion and...

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION ▪ Pathophysiology ▪ Common Meds ▪ ▪ Contraindicative Meds Contraindications to exercise ▪ Ask Physician, check side effects. ▪ Exercise should not be performed if the myocardial infarction has occurred within the last 3 weeks. These individuals should also avoid Valsalva. Exercise Testing ▪ RX ▪ ▪ ▪ Low-level exercise testing (generally <5 METS is utilized with individuals recovering from uncomplicated MIs to assess functional status, as well as to provide...

 MICHAEL MENSAH FELBRY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 102 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION INTRODUCTION Myocardial infarction is the technical name for a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when an artery leading to the heart becomes completely blocked and the heart does not get enough blood or oxygen, causing cells in that area of the heart to die (called an infarct). Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots, which...

1. Definition of acute myocardial infarction? the early critical stage of necrosis of heart muscle tissue caused by blockage of a coronary artery. It is characterized by elevated S-T segments in the reflecting leads and elevated levels of cardiac enzymes 2. Pathophysiology of acute MI Three pathologic phases of MI MI can be categorized pathologically as acute, healing, or healed. Acute MI. In the first 6 hours after coronary artery occlusion, coagulation necrosis can be seen with...

Fundamentals of a Heart Attack Holli Blohm Instructor Lynette Love Introduction Heart attacks , we have all seen them played out on our favorite drama shows but these shows do not address the real severity of an actual heart attack despite the great acting skills portrayed . A heart attack can also be known as a myocardial infarction (MI), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), acute coronary syndrome, coronary thrombosis, or coronary occlusion, either way it is not good news. Over 1.2...

 ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Thabet M H Alhaj Hussein 10140082 University of Calgary-Qatar EAPP 180 Simon Heslup, March 2014 Myocardial infarction is a serious medical emergency need directly intervention and consider one of the major cause of death and disability worldwide. (Lauer, Blackstone, Young, & Topol, 1999 p 618-620‏). It is define as closed in a main coronary artery or one of it’s branches that feed the heart, lead to die or sever damage in heart muscle fibers that...

Beta Blockers After Myocardial Infarction Clinical Scenario The acute care nurse practitioner on the cardiology service treats a 67 year-old-male admitted after recovering from an acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). His risk factors include obesity, Type II diabetes mellitus, and family history. Upon exam the patient asks why he has not been started on a beta blocker yet. He explains further that when his brother had a “heart attack” in 2005, he was immediately placed on a beta...

Diagnosing and treating acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy Pregnancy associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), is rare but is associated with a high incidence of mortality and mortality of both the mother and fetus. According to Uebing et al, approximately 250,000 adults have congenital heart disease in the UK. Half of these patients are women, most of reproductive age. The incidence of AMI during pregnancy is 3 to 10 cases per 100,000 deliveries with an overall maternal...

1) Identify the members of the Surgical Team and describe their roles Surgeon – Dr. Slater Responsibilities- The responsibilities of a Cardiovascular Surgeon is that they perform numerous surgery that includes valve replacement, heart bypass surgery and fixing congenital heart defects. Physician Assistant- Lenny Responsibilities- The key function of a surgical Physician Assistant is to assist the physician in the global management of patient care in pre-, intra- and post-operative...

Reflective essay Effectiveness of Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation in Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Myocardial Infarction In Iraq, there is evidence to indicate that coronary heart disease ranks first as a cause of death and accounts for 25% of total death in all ages (WHO, 2010). The average age of people hospitalised with myocardial infarction (MI) seems to have shifted towards younger age groups (Alwan, 2004). Many MI survivors are at greatly increased risk of reinfarction...

HEART ATTACKS Each Year 1.1 Million people in the United States have heart attacks and almost half of them die. It may be surprising that while many women believe breast cancer is most threatening to them, it is a fact that they are eight times more likely to die of a heart attack. Coronary Artery Disease which often leads to a heart attack is by far the leading cause of death of both men and women. WHAT IS A HEART ATTACK? Other Names for a heart attack include the name...

Rheumatic Fever Treatment: Antibiotics such as penicillin, or other another antibiotic to eliminate any remaining strep bacteria that may exist. There is also an anti- inflammatory treatment, which you have to aspirin or naproxen to reduce inflammation, fever and pain. The last treatment could be Anticonvulsant medications. Prevention: The only known prevention would be to treat strep throat or scarlet fever with the appropriate antibiotics. Mode of Rheumatic Fever: The bacteria can enter...

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ABBREVIATIONS The following list contains some of the most common abbreviations found in medical records. Please note that in medical terminology, the capitalization of letters bears significance as to the meaning of certain terms, and is often used to distinguish terms with similar acronyms. @—at A & P—anatomy and physiology ab—abortion abd—abdominal ABG—arterial blood gas a.c.—before meals ac & cl—acetest and clinitest ACLS—advanced cardiac life...

Heart Attack Bring up a heart disease and most people start thinking of a heart attack. But in reality, a heart disease consists more than just a heart attack. Heart attack just isn’t for men; it also includes women in the category (Star, Ventura County). There can be/are many conditions that can cause a heart to stop doing its normal abilities. Some of the conditions include coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and heart failure. 1 in 3 Americans have...

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a situation where the heart is not able to pump adequate blood to the other organs of the body. Causes of CHF are coronary artery disease, past myocardial infarction, hypertension, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, endocarditis and myocarditis (American heart association, 2013) .In the case scenario of Mr. P 76 year old man comes with the history of cardiomyopathy and CHF and in the past repeatedly admitted for the management of CHF...

More than 30 years ago the hypothesis of an interventional approach in patients with unstable angina or non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) was considered only after a "cooling-off" period. This negative attitude was in part justified by the lack of effective antithrombotic adjunctive therapies and devices in the management of lesion containing thrombus and the subsequent early hazard of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The delay—many days or weeks after hospital...

1. Coronary Artery Disease is briefly described as a plaque blockage cutting off blood flow to your heart. Cholesterol deposits slowly, over decades, build up in the vessel wall and cause a decrease in blood flow. A patient with decreased blood flow to the heart may have angina, shortness of breath, and in some cases a myocardial infarction. 2. Mr. S's BMI is calculated using his height and weight, once I did the calculation I determined that Mr. S's BMI is 25.8, and according to the...

Clinical Notes 111 Montia McIntosh NovaSoutheastern University Health Assessment NSG 5502 Dr. Marie Bova Monday, April 1, 2013 Clinical Notes 111 Patient Initials: J.L.; Age: 64; Ethnicity: African-American; Gender: Male Subjective: Chief Compliant: 64 year old black male came in the office complaining of chest pain for 2 days. Patient verbalized that chest pain gets worst with activities and sometimes awakens him at night, especially whenever he sleeps on his right shoulder....

Unit 14 P4 Cardiologist (Medical Consultant) Mrs Webster has been referred to me due to the pain in her chests and her recent diagnoses of high blood pressure that puts her at a higher risk of getting CHD. My role as her cardiologist is to ensure that I carry out further investigation to diagnose and to provide treatment for Mrs Webster. As A cardiologist I will carry out electrocardiogram to record and detect Mrs Webster’s hearts activity it will show me how if her heart beat and the...

Read the article Diagnosis Coding and Medical Necessity: Rules and Reimbursement by Janis Cogley located on the AHIMA Body of Knowledge (BOK) at http://www.ahima.org. This article discusses how Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries use coverage determinations to establish medical necessity. When the condition(s) of a patient are expected to not meet medical necessity requirements for a test, procedure, or service, the provider has the obligation under the Beneficiary Notices Initiative...

 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Our hearts only work when they are receiving oxygen, and blood as well as the proper nutrients. However, or bodies are very fragile and anything unhealthy will eventually damage the body. Some health conditions can actually harm our bodies as well as bad habits. I want to discuss and explain what does Coronary Artery Disease really means, the diagnosis and the treatment that is offered....

l Fibrinolytic vs. PCI therapy Grant Proposal Francesca Tierney UWF, College of Letters and Sciences, Biology Department, SAHLS Health Science Research Seminar, HSC4050 James Hunt 11/16/2012 Executive Summary Fibrinolytic therapy has been a significant means of establishing reperfusion in patients whom have had a myocardial infarction or some sort of blood clot. However, limitations to the use of thrombolytic therapy that must be...

HOLISTIC NURSING Suggesting that holistic nursing care should be introduced in postgraduate critical care nursing, Lane et al (2005) point out that critical care education is an important aspect of professional development for a critical care nurse. Interdependence between physiological and psychosocial theories and concepts is important for the development of critical care educational programs. A multidisciplinary educational framework provides a deeper understanding of all those factors that...

Business Research Methods Abbott Laboratories is faced with the dilemma of an expiring drug patent and is seeking an additional indication from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its cholesterol drug Niaspan. In order to receive an indication from the FDA, a drug company must present two successful studies with the intended outcome. Niaspan has the FDA indication to raise HDL-C, reduce secondary non-fatal myocardial infarction, and regression of atherosclerosis in combination with a...

Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders I. Normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and function A. Cardiac and coronary artery anatomy (see Figure 1-1) The left anterior descending artery is the most common site of coronary artery occlusion. B. Cardiac cycle (see Figure 1-2) In 10% of patients, the posterior descending artery derives from the left coronary artery. C. Cardiac output (CO) 1. Heart rate (HR) a. Number of cardiac contractions per unit time; commonly expressed as beats per minute...

Literature Search: Cardio Vascular Nursing Grand Canyon University NRS-433 V Christine Thompson-Sanxter December 16, 2012 Article 1 Renata, Lopes, M., Thelma, Silva, L., Santos, F., & Moorhead, S. (2011).Risk for decreased cardiac output: validation of a proposal for nursing. Nursing In Critical Care, 16 (6), 287-294.doi:10.1111/j.1478-5153.2011.00453.x.Retrieved from...

HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION or EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TREATMENT RECORD Patient Name: Putul Barua Patient ID: 135799 Age: 42 Sex: M Room No.: CCU4 Date of Admission: 01/07/---- Admitting Physician: DR. Simon Williams, MD Chief Complaint: Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, fast heart rate. ADMITTING DIAGNOSIS 1) Rule out myocardial infarction 2) History of TB 3) Hemoptysis 4) Status post embolectomy HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mr....

1. A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure? 1. Regular insulin 2. Glipizide (Glucotrol) 3. Repaglinide (Prandin) 4. Metformin (Glucophage) 4. Metformin (Glucophage) 2. The nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is...

 Effects of Disease on the Health Care Industry: Cardiovascular Health Evelyn Barnum HCS/245 Sunday, June 28, 2015 Michelle Clemons Effects of Disease on the Health Care Industry: Cardiovascular Health Chosen Cardiovascular Disease or Disorder Treatment Modalities Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease Epidemiological Statistics Available Consumer Resources (ex. financing, information, support) Impact on Society Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)...

CARDIOLOGY CLINIC CONSULT Patient Name: Murray R. Abbell Patient ID: 001987 DOB: 01/15/2014 AGE: 87 SEX: M Consultant: Dr. J.K. McLain, Cardiology Requesting Physician: Martha C. Eden, MD, Geriatrics Date of Consult: 17 September Reason for Consult: Emphysema and congestive heart failure. HISTORY: This 87 year old Caucasian male patient, has been diagnosed as having emphysema and congestive heart failure. He is referred for cardiac evaluation and 2-D echo. In...

HEALTH ISSUES: MEN AND WOMEN Betty Smith-Richardson February 12, 2013 Professor Werner CM 220 Kaplan University Health Issues: Men and Women Dot continuously told her daughter that for some reason, she was suddenly feeling tired all of the time and was not sleeping at night, and when she did sleep, she would not sleep well, so she was obviously still feeling tired the following day. Dot also said that she continuously had heartburn but did not eat foods that cause heartburn, and on...

The leading causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease and stroke. The primary or contributing indicator of these ailments is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. When you have high blood pressure it can harden your arteries, which decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This in turn causes chest pain, heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC),...

Lipid Lowering Potential of the Crude Ethanolic Extract of Gynura nepalensis (Ashitaba) in Hyperlipidemic Mice Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Hyperlipidemia is the elevation of fasting blood triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations. This condition may be inherited or may be a consequence of another disorder such as hypothyroidism, alcohol dependence, kidney failure, and diabetes mellitus and can also raise the risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It is not an illness itself but...

Reflective Essay In this essay I am going to give a reflection on a job we went to, the feelings of the crew members, analysis of the condition and a conclusion. I will be looking at myocardial infarction, the causes, how it is detected, how it affects the heart and how it can be treated. As we went into placement with a small amount of knowledge of ECG readings I am hoping this essay will give me a better insight into the key factors of picking up myocardial infarctions on an ECG. We were...

After noting a pulse deficit when assessing a patient who has just arrived in the emergency department, the nurse will anticipate that the patient may require A) a. a 2-D echocardiogram. B) b. a cardiac catheterization. C) c. hourly blood pressure (BP) checks. D) d. electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring. | D electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring. | When reviewing the 12-lead electrocardiograph (ECG) for a healthy 86-year-old patient who is having an annual physical examination, which of...

Seantel Robinson-Brye The Surgical Experience The preoperative phase begins when the decision for surgery is made and ends when the patient is transferred to the operating room table. The preoperative evaluation and teaching typically takes place several days before surgery in an outpatient setting. Today, most perioperative patients are admitted to the hospital the morning of their surgical procedure. However, there are times when the preoperative phase will begin on the medical-surgical...

Food product development By Nick Winning Name the chosen disease and outline the causes Coronary heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. This is caused by atherosclerosis (or more commonly known as hardening or clogging of the arteries). Atherosclerosis comes from the build up of cholesterol and fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries. This in return restricts the blood flow back to the heart starving the heart of oxygen as well as vital nutrients that...

NURSING CARE PLAN SAMPLE DATABASE Mr. Jose Rodriguez, an 84-year-old client, was admitted to the hospital on 6/20/02 with shortness of breath. This retired Hispanic grower, a widower, states that for the past 3- weeks he has had increasing -4 fatigue and shortness of breath. He visited his doctor two days ago, and his medication was increased. His preferred foods are fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, red beans and tortillas. Mr. Rodriguez lives with one of his daughters and her family since...

Echocardiography Workshop Paul Lindower, MD, FASE Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals Friday October 6, 2006 Echocardiography for the Primary Care Practitioner • Educational Objectives: – Understand the Bernoulli and Continuity equations and how they may be used to assess valvular disease – Recognize echo techniques to assess the severity of mitral regurgitation and their limitations – Describe what factors determine whether a pericardial effusion...

Treatment of the Patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction is a quantitative study that examines delays in the treatment of acute myocardial infarctions. The study is based on the examination of charts in the emergency department at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Milwaukee, Illinois. Charts were reviewed as far back as 1995-2002. Based on the findings the researchers were able to better understand the circumstance that surrounded the delays taking place in the EC and how these variables delayed...

Alterations in Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Case 1 1. Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. 2. Describe where atherosclerotic plaques form in the body and list the possible consequences of developing plaques in those areas. Case 2 You have two patients with ulcers on their lower extremities. Patient A has ulcers caused by peripheral artery disease and patient B has ulcers caused by chronic venous insufficiency. 1. Describe the pathophysiology of how...

Assignment: Treatment of Heart Failure: The severity of HF is determined by The New York Carvedilol and Ramipril Heart Association classification (NYHA), which is Keywords: Heart failure, beta-blockers, carvedilol, summarized in the table 15. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, ramipril. INTRODUCTION Heart failure (HF) is the disease of the elderly. Over 70% of the patients are older than 65 years. The risk of having the condition rises with age. HF can be...

Coronary Artery Disease CAD is caused from plaque buildup in the arteries. The plaque builds up in the little passage way in the artery causing the flow of blood to lessen, which in turn can cause a heart attack. This plaque can also break off and will cause a blood clot, which can stop the flow of blood through the vein. Risk factors such as “smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure” (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, page 1) can cause the plaque...

JAMAICA HOSPITAL VS QUEEN HOSPITAL CENTER Jamaica Hospital vs. Queens Hospital Center Nakisa Frazier Excelsior College NUR 431/ Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems Professor Melanie Bujanda Romero 11/25/2012 If you ever had to wait to several weeks or even months to see a doctor or specialist, you would know how anxious the wait can make you feel. You can easily become simply frustrated or even concerned about a possible...

AAA- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ABG – Arterial Blood Gas(test) ABDI- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index ACBT-Active Cycle of breathing technique ACT-Activated Clotting Time AF – Atrial Flutter/Fibrillation ALs- Activities of Living AMI-Acute Myocardial Infarction APR- Abdominal Perineal Resection APTT – Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time AS-Added Sounds ASD-Atrial Septal Defect ASL-Alternate Side Lying AVR-Aortic Value Replacement AW – Awaiting AXR-Abdominal X-ray BBS-Bronchial...

 Major Assessment Brenda Gould-Johnson Walden University Epidemiology and Population Health NURS 8310 Dr. Toby Turner May 14, 2014 Major Assessment In the United States healthcare system, there is a significant quality and cost challenges surrounding chronic care diseases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states more than seventy-five percent of our nation-state’s health care expenditure is chronic care conditions. The major chronic care population affecting the...

Heart Disease Kayla Tusa Adelphi University Abstract This paper is aimed to view heart disease and show the effects that it can have on the person who has it. The points made in this paper will show what heart disease does to the body. It shows symptoms and treatments that are used with this disease. It mainly shows the facts about heart disease. The illness in my family that I feel poses the greatest threat to me is heart disease. Heart disease has been in my father’s family for a...

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) * ACS = life threatening conditions that are continuum ranging from unstable angina to large AMI * All have common underlying pathology: * Plaque rupture * Thrombosis * Inflammation Pathogenesis: * Majority result from disruption of atherosclerotic plaque platelet aggregation intracoronary thrombus formation * Thrombus transforms region of plaque narrowing severe or complete occlusion marked imbalance between O2...

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States of America. Sudden cardiac death, or SCD, is the largest cause of natural death in the United Sates. SCD causes about three hundred twenty-five thousand adult deaths each year in the US. Half of all heart disease deaths are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. Occurring mainly in adults in their mid-thirties to mid-forties, SCD affects only one or two children each year. Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack, or myocardial...

|Heart Attacks | |What You Should Know | |Jonathan Muamba | Heart Attacks: What You Should Know According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1.1 million Americans have a heart attack each year. About 40 percent of heart attacks are fatal. Because heart attacks often happen about one hour after symptoms first start, people typically can seek...

Cardiac Implants Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021 Persistence Market Research Cardiac Implants Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021 Persistence Market Research 1 Cardiac Implants Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021 Persistence Market Research Released New Market Report on “Cardiac Implants Market Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021”. Cardiac Implants are used to monitor the heart to maintain its normal...

Don't Miss a Beat: Proper Assessment of Chest Pain When assessing a patient who is complaining of left-sided chest pain, it can be a rather stressful and scary situation because as a nurse, one knows that minutes count and that it can be a life or death situation. The key elements when a patient presents in this manner is to remain calm and to stay focused. The first question one should ask is "Does this pain have other signs and symptoms?" such as shortness of breath, nausea, or diaphoresis?...

Cardiovascular disease is a disease that affects the heart and all of its functions. It affects the supply of blood to the rest of the body, as well as the muscles within the heart itself. By watching the video it explained that it causes one half of the deaths in the United States in some way shape or form today. Some of the causes of cardiovascular disease but the most prevalent are things that people cannot change. Age is a factor because it can cause the heart to work harder at simpler...

Clinical History Comprehensive: Nursing Home, dementia, diarrhea DOB: 3-17-13 March 14, 1995 ANNUAL H&P DICTATION – Completed/Dictated 3-9-95 CODE STATUS: DNR/DNI This resident is an 81-year-old gentleman who is pleasant and cooperative but not a good historian due to his dementia. Chief complaint: Resident has been having diarrhea according to his records for the past week, since the 24th of February. He has been having two to three large loose brown stools per day...

CARE STUDY Assessing patients systematically and being able to interpret the findings is an essential aspect of nursing because it allows their care to be prioritised appropriately and alleviate the process of their recovery or treatment through the ability to recognise and carry out suitable care plan, based on their needs and preferences (NICE,2007). It allows the early management of diseases, illnesses or emergency situations and leads to patient safety, positive clinical outcome, and...

The article entitled “Acute Coronary Syndrome,” written by Kristen J. Overbaugh, is a very informative piece that encourages all nurses to be able to effectively identify the signs and symptoms, as well as be informed of the treatments involved within the set of diseases that this syndrome entails. I chose this article in particular because coronary artery disease is the number one disease in our nation, and everyone that works in the health field should know at least the basics involved in...

Food Pyramid Project Clinical Procedures II Each student will be required to research and present a Food Pyramid based on certain client complications. A rubric will be provided to ensure academic success in completing this assignment. Client Name: Chen Jinjing Client Culture/Religion/Group: Chinese Client Age: 50 Client Weight: 110 lb Client Height: 5ft. 9 in Client current diagnosis: The patient is a heavy smoker; smoking at least two packs of cigarettes a day. The patient inherited her...

Importance of your Heart You know how important your heart is, so it's no wonder people worry when they hear someone has heart problems. Heart disease, also called cardiovascular (say: kar-dee-oh-vas-kyoo-lur) disease, mainly affects older people and means that there are problems with the heart and blood vessels. You might know someone who has cardiovascular disease because 61 million Americans have some form of it. This disease includes a variety of problems, including high blood pressure,...

Cardiovascular Disease The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy...

A Differential Diagnosis Mnemonics Handbook - and the Parts of the Medical History By Allan Platt, PA-C, MMSc Mnemonics are memory tools to help in the memorization of long lists. These differential diagnosis and medical history mnemonics are intended to aid memorization. These mnemonics are not all inclusive and should be used in conjunction with standard textbooks of medical diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The electronic text in PDF or word has hyperlinks to navigate. Index Acute...

 Cardiovascular Disease Information “Cardiovascular disease is the commonest chronic illness in our society, and I think in the world” (Lewis, 2013). Many people suffer from cardiovascular disease there are times where it is too late to do anything about it. Suzanne Hughes, MSN, RN states that some risks factors of cardiovascular disease that we cannot change are “being a man early in life and our family history”. Some other causes of cardiovascular disease that can be prevented are the type...

European Heart Journal (2012) 33, 1635–1701 doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehs092 JOINT ESC GUIDELINES European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice (version 2012) The Fifth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of nine societies and by invited experts) Developed with the special contribution of the European Association for Cardiovascular...

Original Article | doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02331.x Factors associated with reaching 90 years of age: a study of men born in 1913 in Gothenburg, Sweden ´ ¨ L. Wilhelmsen1, K. Svardsudd2, H. Eriksson1, A. Rosengren1, P.-O. Hansson1, C. Welin1, A. Oden3 & L. Welin4 ¨ From the1Section of Preventive Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital ⁄ Ostra, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; 2Department of Family Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala; 3Department of...

Prevention Of Atheromatous Heart Disease By O.P. Agarwal, M.D., F.I.C.A. Angiology, Vol 36, Number 8, August 1985 Presented at the 31st Annual Meeting, American College of Angiology and 26th Annual Meeting,International College of Angiology, November 5, 1984. Abstract Five thousand patients of atheromatous heart disease, presented as angina pectoris, were studied over a period of five years. After adding the “Husk of Isabgol” and “Aloe vera” (an indigenous plant known as...

CU2624 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1.1 The RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines Health and Safety at Work Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health The Misuse of Drugs Act The Medicines Act Essential Standards The Health and Social Care Act 2.1 Paracetamol - Helps with mild pain, e.g. headaches or toothaches and can control fevers. Side effects include rashes or swelling, liver and kidney damage- from an overdose and low blood pressure when...

Abstract This paper introduces a new approach understanding about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in African Americans, to improve self-efficacy for diet and physical activity, and to increase intentions to eat healthier and be physically active. This paper examines the effects of risks associated with being an African American with cardiovascular disease. These changes in behavioral, educational and physical activity may reverse the effects of cardiovascular disease....

Boone Thomas Personal Impact Paper Nurs/427 Health and Chronic Disease Management 01 October 2011 Personal Impact Paper |Student: |Boone Thomas | |Date of Care: |28 September 2011 | | | | | |Patient | | | |...

The Elvis Experiment Introduction: In this experiment we will determine how the difference in length and diameter of a blood vessel have an effect on the resistance of blood flow and how the viscosity of blood will also effect the resistance of blood flow in a blood vessel. Observation: My mom is a big Elvis fan and she always wondered how his health affected his death. Knowing that he had high cholesterol and high blood pressure I decided to do an experiment on what factors may have had an...

K. Kelley HCA/240 May 4, 2012 Dr. Alex Kadrie Cardiovascular disease is a common chronic illness in our society and it causes over half the deaths in the US each year. It affects all aspects of the heart. It affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart, the valves which pumps the blood and the heart muscles, itself. People who don’t take care of themselves can develop cardiovascular disease, which can cause...

PATIENT CASE:_______________________________________________________________________ Patient X is a 52-year-old man who lives in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. He is an automotive repair man. However, he has recently lost his job and has stayed idle for one year. Recently, he was playing basketball with his eldest son and suddenly developed a substernal chest pressure. When he thought it was just a typical ‘heartburn’, he continued playing. After another 20 minutes, he had an intolerable sharp,...

ACLS PRE-TEST ANNOTATED ANSWER KEY June, 2011 Question 1: Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer Agonal rhythm/asystole Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Coarse ventricular fibrillation Fine ventricular fibrillation Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia Normal sinus rhythm Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia X Pulseless electrical activity Reentry supraventricular tachycardia Second-degree AC block (Mobitz I Wenckebach) Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) Sinus...

4 Cardiovascular disorders CASE STUDY 19 Annie’s heartache Learning outcomes On completion of this case study, you will be able to: • describe the physiological characteristics of the coronary circulation; • outline the autonomic control of the heart and the mechanisms which control coronary blood flow; • review the causes of and possible treatments for angina; • describe the mechanisms of action of the following anti-anginal drugs: nitrates, beta-adrenoceptor antagonists and...

Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM 34) Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication 1. In the workplace there is a generic Medication Management Policy and Procedures for Adult Services (Issue 10, 2012) document. This is kept to hand in a locked cupboard, readily available to read. It requires that all Healthcare Staff are given mandatory training and refreshers are provided. Legislation...

 ETHNIC mINORTIY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE b00237004 SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE YEAR 3 Exercise & Chronic Disease School of Engineering and Science University of the West of Scotland Month Year Table of Contents Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………….……ii List of Tables and Figures…………………………………………………………...………iii 1....

Chapter 36: Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the atria, the nurse will measure the duration of the patient’s a. P wave. b. Q wave. c. P-R interval. d. QRS complex. ANS: A The P wave represents the depolarization of the atria. The P-R interval represents depolarization of the atria, atrioventricular (AV) node, bundle of His, bundle branches, and the Purkinje fibers. The QRS represents ventricular...

Josephs’ Story In reading the story about Joseph, I am completing a case study about Joseph which is a 38 male, that was having a heart attack, or in medical terms a Myocardial Infarction (MI), Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) or an Acute Coronary Syndrome. Who knew that there were so many different terms used for something as simple as heart attack which is what the normal person understands. Joseph is a 38 year old male that was feeling the pressure and stress of working full time and...

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Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Grand Canyon University NRS 433 V February 26, 2011 Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Introduction Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of deaths worldwide and is responsible for one-third of all deaths in the United States (Scrutinio, Temporelli, Passantino, & Giannuzzi, 2009). Inpatient interventions are...

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...

Heart Disease and Stroke Essay Every year, 17.1 million lives are taken away due to tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. Factors which lead all lead to cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killer. Cardiovascular diseases affect all ages and gender; however, it is more perceptible in low and middle income countries, where more than 80% off cardiovascular related deaths occur. By the year 2030, approximately 23.6 million people will parish due to cardiovascular...

 Assessment Data J.D. is a 67 year old, African American male. He is currently single, living alone, and has one son that lives in New York. He is a family oriented man that has many family members that live locally. J.D.is religious and is currently a deacon in his local church. He is dating, but has decided to abstain from sexual activity unless he remarries. J.D. has experimented with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, but reports he has not used any of these substances in the...

Congestive Heart Failure July 9, 2013 Congestive heart failure, also called CHF, is a serious disease when the heart muscles have been damaged or has to work hard due to other diseases. Common complications of a heart attack and other types of heart disease that damage the heart can result in CHF. Congestive heart disease can affect both right and left sides of the heart, but can affect one more than the other. In left-sided congestive heart failure, the left side is damaged and is...

Heart Attack - Pipeline Review, H2 2014 Released On 16th October 2014 Summary Heart Attack - Pipeline Review, H2 2014, provides an overview of the Heart Attacks therapeutic pipeline. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Heart Attack, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured...

Annotated Outline I. Introduction A. Community health assessment definition Elligers, J. (2010, May 11). Definitions of Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs). Retrieved November 21, 2014, from http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/community-health-assessment-and-improvement-planning/upload/Definitions.pdf Community health assessment is a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to...

Introduction I. Millions of americans suffer from heart disease. II. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women III. About 600,000 people die of heart disease each year in the United States. Thesis Statement: Heart disease is a huge issue in the United States and being aware of symptoms can help save lives. Body I. Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery...

Question 1 Mr. Jones, aged 70 years, has a history of Left Ventricular Failure and has been admitted to a medical admissions unit with dyspnoea and is found to be tachycardic. He is accompanied by his wife. a) Discuss the immediate care that would be given by the multidisciplinary team to aid Mr Jones dyspnoea. (12Marks) Feedback Question 1a: Those who did well: demonstrated a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart...

Cardio Vascular Disease Andrew Garcia HCA 240 Professor Mccullum-Hill January 25, 2013 Garcia2 The heart is the main organ that allows the flow of blood to circulate in the body. It is the engine, as in a car, for our bodies. The makeup of our body does not allow us to go without it and the care of the heart is very important. Cardiovascular disease causes many issues with your heart. It may block the supply of blood and may also cause clogging of the valves to the heart that...

 Stress Jason Wynn Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Many people may think that stress is just a harmless part of life that we all have to endure. Stress is all in the mind, right? Stress, however, can cause a myriad of mental and physical issues. These issues can range from minor nuisances to death in extreme cases. The term stress was first used by a medical researcher named Hans Seyle in 1936 to describe the body's biological response mechanisms. Seyle defined stress as “the...

Statins for High Cholesterol Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people with higher cholesterol are at higher risk for heart attacks. There's good evidence that people who already have heart disease benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications, or statins. Among those people, statin treatment reduces risk of heart attack and may prolong life. Despite research that has included tens of thousands of people, there is no evidence that taking statins prolongs life,...

Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless, floaters, particles, blurred vision, flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia, chest pain, high fever, wbc elevated, pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism...

Introduction At the conclusion of this case study, the learner will be able to: Identify two common treatment modalities for Second degree heart block Identify a list of uses of, doses and contraindications for giving Beta Blockers. Recognise a Mobitz II heart block rhythm. Over the path of the paper, a definition of Mobitz II heart block will be given a long with what can happen to the rhythm if beta blocker medications are taken at the same time and its treatment. The intensive care...