diomyopathy Topic presentation on Cardiomyopathy Topic presentation on Cardiomyopathy INDEX S.N | CONTENT | PG.NO | 1 | Introduction | 5 | 2 | Definition Cardiomyopathy | 5 | 3 | Classification | 6 | 4 | Risk Factors
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Management. Hypothyroidism treatment is an often rewarding, simple and cheap task normally undertaken in general and in sub speciality practice (Roe, 2015). Treating it in a 75-year-old male aims at enhancing the subject's symptoms, thereby allowing better adaptation to the environment. There should be a frequent regulation of the dose to maintain thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) within the lower half of the reference range. Thyroid hormones (L-thyroxine). Hypothyroidism treatment follows an oral
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thrombin induction of platelet aggregation. Rivaroxaban is used for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis and treatment, pulmonary embolism, surgical hip replacements, stroke, and systemic embolism prophylaxis in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Non-FDA uses for Rivaroxaban include acute coronary syndrome, risk for cardiovascular events, and venous thromboembolism
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favorite card game) Reduced ability to function in daily life Prevent and treat vascular dementia by reducing your risk for stroke Know your blood pressure. If high, work with your doctor to lower it. Find out from your doctor if you have atrial fibrillation. If you smoke, stop. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
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Introduction Mean arterial blood pressure is the average arterial pressure in a cardiac cycle. It is set by cardiac output and total peripheral resistance; it sets the average driving pressure and controls the flow. The pulse pressure is the difference between the highest and lowest pressure (systolic and diastolic blood pressure) readings during a subject’s cardiac cycle. Both mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are detected by baroreceptors. The baroreceptors respond to stretching of the
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Blood Clots What are blood clots? Blood is a liquid that flows within blood vessels. It is constantly in motion as the heart pumps blood through arteries to the different organs and cells of the body. The blood is returned back to the heart by the veins. Veins are squeezed when muscles in the body contract and push the blood back to the heart. Blood clotting is an important mechanism to help the body repair injured blood vessels. Blood consists of: · red blood cells containing hemoglobin that
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Ischaemic strokes are caused by a blocked cerebral blood vessel. When a stroke occurs, there needs to be immediate treatment. Also, brain tissue dies off during a stroke. This happens due to the lack of fresh oxygen and nutrients being supplied to the brain. Many times, strokes occur very suddenly. Everyone needs to be aware of the possible signs that a loved one could have. These could include sudden weakness on one side of the body, drooping muscles in the face, and slurred speech (Kent, 2015)
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tonsillectomy, Pertinent Lab Results: Most recent labs done 2/22/15, (CBC) NA+ 156, BUN- 28, Albumin- 8.0, Protein- 10.0, Creatinine- 1.3, Pertinent diagnostic results: Chest X-ray: pulmonary edema and cardiomegaly, cardiac catheterization, EKG: atrial fibrillation. Lists of Medications: Amoxicillin, Docosate sodium, Labetalol HCL, Lamotrigine (lamictal). Allergies: Macrobid Code status: Full code Vital Signs: T 99.2F, oral P 80, regular B/P 186/100 SaO2 100% Weight- 160lbs. Ht. 5’5
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Americans will have the disease. -AD is a form of dementia (loss of brain function) that gets gradually worse over time. It affects memory, thinking and behavior. Causes, incidence, risk factors: -Definite risk factors: age, APOE4 in whites, Atrial fibrillation, depression, down syndrome, family history -Possible risk factors: delirium, head trauma, heavy smoking, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, other genes, postmenopausal therapy -The cause of AD is not entirely known, but can include both genetic
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Med Surge Process Paper Nur122-201 Human Needs in Health and Illness II Patient is an 80 year old female and her initials are ERH. She is a white, protestant, widow who currently lives at home with her daughter-in-law and grand-daughter. They live in a rancher style home with a wide landing and steps that enable her to use her walker to ambulate in her home. Her birthdate is June 14, 1931. During the initial assessment with the patient, she said that she was formerly employed with the Singer
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