Consortium Objectives Day 3
... VALVE DISEASE Participant Objectives: 1. Describe pathophysiology, hemodynamic changes, and signs and symptoms for each of the following: a. Mitral stenosis b. Mitral insufficiency c. Aortic stenosis d. Aortic insufficiency 2. Discuss medical vs. surgical and nursing interventions for the treatment ...
... VALVE DISEASE Participant Objectives: 1. Describe pathophysiology, hemodynamic changes, and signs and symptoms for each of the following: a. Mitral stenosis b. Mitral insufficiency c. Aortic stenosis d. Aortic insufficiency 2. Discuss medical vs. surgical and nursing interventions for the treatment ...
File
... WITHOUT compromise: Rate control (esmolol); CCB – verapamil. Consider amiodarone/adenosine. Broad-complex SVT – Distinguish between ventricular or atrial origin (different treatments). Do not give adenosine in order to distinguish the origin. Consider lignocaine/amiodarone. Ventricular Tachycardias ...
... WITHOUT compromise: Rate control (esmolol); CCB – verapamil. Consider amiodarone/adenosine. Broad-complex SVT – Distinguish between ventricular or atrial origin (different treatments). Do not give adenosine in order to distinguish the origin. Consider lignocaine/amiodarone. Ventricular Tachycardias ...
Chapter 65 Management of Patients with Oncologic or Degenerative
... in any portion of the spine: cervical, thoracic (rare), or lumbar. The clinical manifestations depend on the location, the rate of development (acute or chronic), and the effect on the surrounding structures. Low back pain with muscle spasms, followed by radiation of the pain into one hip and do ...
... in any portion of the spine: cervical, thoracic (rare), or lumbar. The clinical manifestations depend on the location, the rate of development (acute or chronic), and the effect on the surrounding structures. Low back pain with muscle spasms, followed by radiation of the pain into one hip and do ...
hypoadrenocorticism or addison`s disease
... Medications presented in this section are intended to provide general information about possible treatment. The treatment for a particular condition may evolve as medical advances are made; therefore, the medications should not be considered as all inclusive. In an Addisonian crisis (condition in ...
... Medications presented in this section are intended to provide general information about possible treatment. The treatment for a particular condition may evolve as medical advances are made; therefore, the medications should not be considered as all inclusive. In an Addisonian crisis (condition in ...
VN057_gerontology_8.1
... One of the most important things caregivers can do for a dying person is to: A. not talk about when they will die. B. allow them to be alone as much as possible. C. talk to them about a “do not resuscitate” status. D. spend more time with them. ...
... One of the most important things caregivers can do for a dying person is to: A. not talk about when they will die. B. allow them to be alone as much as possible. C. talk to them about a “do not resuscitate” status. D. spend more time with them. ...
Liddle Syndrome in Association with Aortic Dissection
... headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, nausea, and one episode of non-bloody emesis. Family history was significant for LS in his father, younger brother, and paternal uncle. His father and paternal uncle met an early demise secondary to intracerebral bleeds from elevated blood pressure related to LS. ...
... headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, nausea, and one episode of non-bloody emesis. Family history was significant for LS in his father, younger brother, and paternal uncle. His father and paternal uncle met an early demise secondary to intracerebral bleeds from elevated blood pressure related to LS. ...
CARDIOMYOPATHY DEFINITION Cardiomyopathy is a chronic
... • VADs can be used for either right or left ventricular support, but do not provide pulmonary support. It should therefore not be considered in patients whose lungs cannot provide adequate oxygenation or ventilation. Cardiomyopathy patients rarely have pulmonary disease that cannot be reversed upon ...
... • VADs can be used for either right or left ventricular support, but do not provide pulmonary support. It should therefore not be considered in patients whose lungs cannot provide adequate oxygenation or ventilation. Cardiomyopathy patients rarely have pulmonary disease that cannot be reversed upon ...
The Unconscious Patient and Stroke
... f. This patient shows slow improvement over the next three months. Outline 2 management options that the OT would be able to help with in cases like this. • Home assessment and adaptations where ...
... f. This patient shows slow improvement over the next three months. Outline 2 management options that the OT would be able to help with in cases like this. • Home assessment and adaptations where ...
AMI, cerebral stroke, pulmonary oedema
... 4. Intravenous administration of streptokinase is dangerous and not indicated for the management of persons with ischaemic stroke. 5. Data on the efficacy and safety of any other intravenously administered thrombolytic drugs are not available to provide a recommendation. 6. Intra-arterial treatment ...
... 4. Intravenous administration of streptokinase is dangerous and not indicated for the management of persons with ischaemic stroke. 5. Data on the efficacy and safety of any other intravenously administered thrombolytic drugs are not available to provide a recommendation. 6. Intra-arterial treatment ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... of aorticvalve cusps due to enlarged aortic rootand this occurs in 15% to 44% of patients. Literature shows it is generally recommended to do prophylactic aorticroot replacement with or without valve sparing in these patients at aortic size of at least5.0 cm.6, 7The risk for dissection or rupture is ...
... of aorticvalve cusps due to enlarged aortic rootand this occurs in 15% to 44% of patients. Literature shows it is generally recommended to do prophylactic aorticroot replacement with or without valve sparing in these patients at aortic size of at least5.0 cm.6, 7The risk for dissection or rupture is ...
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
... in the tunica intima and media allows blood to invade or dissect the layers of the vessel wall. The blood is usually contained by the adventitia, forming a saccular or longitudinal aneurysm. ...
... in the tunica intima and media allows blood to invade or dissect the layers of the vessel wall. The blood is usually contained by the adventitia, forming a saccular or longitudinal aneurysm. ...
Clinical Genetics- BH6N-601A
... Exercise fatique and syncope Congestive heart failure, embolic stroke and sudden cardiac death (present in 10%) As such, First, Last Name personal and/or family history(ies) are suggestive of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy susceptibility. Based on my evaluation and review of the available literatur ...
... Exercise fatique and syncope Congestive heart failure, embolic stroke and sudden cardiac death (present in 10%) As such, First, Last Name personal and/or family history(ies) are suggestive of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy susceptibility. Based on my evaluation and review of the available literatur ...
Summary of Product Characteristics
... and negative inotropic effect increased. Centrally acting antihypertensive drugs such as clonidine and others (e.g. methyldopa, moxonodine, rilmenidine): Concomitant use of centrally acting antihypertensive drugs may worsen heart failure by a decrease in the central sympathetic tonus (reduction of h ...
... and negative inotropic effect increased. Centrally acting antihypertensive drugs such as clonidine and others (e.g. methyldopa, moxonodine, rilmenidine): Concomitant use of centrally acting antihypertensive drugs may worsen heart failure by a decrease in the central sympathetic tonus (reduction of h ...
Where is the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?
... CPR should not be interrupted for more than 10 seconds, with certain exceptions. Name two of those exceptions ...
... CPR should not be interrupted for more than 10 seconds, with certain exceptions. Name two of those exceptions ...
Where is the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?
... CPR should not be interrupted for more than 10 seconds, with certain exceptions. Name two of those exceptions ...
... CPR should not be interrupted for more than 10 seconds, with certain exceptions. Name two of those exceptions ...
Pleural effusion: fluid accumulate in the pleural spaces
... 2- Exudates: contain more than 3 gm/dl of protein, or the plasma protein/ pleural protein > 0.5 or more than 70% 0f of serum protein level. It vary in color from amber, slightly cloudy, (which often clot on standing), to frank pus. A purulent pleural effusion is termed empyaema. The commonest causes ...
... 2- Exudates: contain more than 3 gm/dl of protein, or the plasma protein/ pleural protein > 0.5 or more than 70% 0f of serum protein level. It vary in color from amber, slightly cloudy, (which often clot on standing), to frank pus. A purulent pleural effusion is termed empyaema. The commonest causes ...
Canine_surgery_electives
... disorders of the liver or kidneys, infections or anemia can only be detected through blood testing and exam, possibly before your pet shows clinical signs of illness. Since the liver and kidneys metabolize most anesthetics, disease in one of these organs can increase the risk associated with anesthe ...
... disorders of the liver or kidneys, infections or anemia can only be detected through blood testing and exam, possibly before your pet shows clinical signs of illness. Since the liver and kidneys metabolize most anesthetics, disease in one of these organs can increase the risk associated with anesthe ...
Critical Care Nursing Fourth Class
... potential tissue damage – It is what the patient says it is Anxiety ...
... potential tissue damage – It is what the patient says it is Anxiety ...
Neurological Medications
... Side effects include dry mouth and drying of secretions of resp tract (encourage to take frequent sips of water), >pulse, blurred vision, restlessness, ...
... Side effects include dry mouth and drying of secretions of resp tract (encourage to take frequent sips of water), >pulse, blurred vision, restlessness, ...
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
... There are no specific features associated with DMD cardiopathy, which develops in the form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): few complaints made in terms of cardiac function on account of low levels of motor activity, even in advanced cases of DCM. Peripheral oedema syndrome will be the primary ind ...
... There are no specific features associated with DMD cardiopathy, which develops in the form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): few complaints made in terms of cardiac function on account of low levels of motor activity, even in advanced cases of DCM. Peripheral oedema syndrome will be the primary ind ...
other than drugs
... A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump that's used to support heart function and blood flow in people who have weakened hearts The two basic types of VADs are a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and a right ventricular assist device (RVAD). If both types are used at the same time ...
... A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump that's used to support heart function and blood flow in people who have weakened hearts The two basic types of VADs are a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and a right ventricular assist device (RVAD). If both types are used at the same time ...