Circulatory System
... Blood – connective tissue that is half fluid (plasma) and half blood cells 1. Transport of oxygen (hemoglobin in red blood cells) 2. Guard against infection (white blood cells) 3. Production of antibodies (lymphocytes) 4. Blood clotting (platelets) 5. Lymphatic system – collects lymph (fluid that le ...
... Blood – connective tissue that is half fluid (plasma) and half blood cells 1. Transport of oxygen (hemoglobin in red blood cells) 2. Guard against infection (white blood cells) 3. Production of antibodies (lymphocytes) 4. Blood clotting (platelets) 5. Lymphatic system – collects lymph (fluid that le ...
Comprehending Cardiac Medications: Foundational Cardiac
... Side Effects–Most Common: hypotension, dry cough, dizziness Angioedema (life threatening) Laryngeal swelling that can cause asphyxia. Facial swelling also concerning precursor and a clinical RED FLAG. Nursing Considerations: Obtain BP before administering–hold typically if SBP <90. Change posi ...
... Side Effects–Most Common: hypotension, dry cough, dizziness Angioedema (life threatening) Laryngeal swelling that can cause asphyxia. Facial swelling also concerning precursor and a clinical RED FLAG. Nursing Considerations: Obtain BP before administering–hold typically if SBP <90. Change posi ...
Left Bundle Branch Block
... LBBB does not give symptoms in the absence of any other underlying heart abnormality, What extra tests are required? Patients with LBBB usually require a heart ultrasound, a Holter ECG monitor and a stress test such as an exercise tolerance test to try and exclude associated heart conditions. Will I ...
... LBBB does not give symptoms in the absence of any other underlying heart abnormality, What extra tests are required? Patients with LBBB usually require a heart ultrasound, a Holter ECG monitor and a stress test such as an exercise tolerance test to try and exclude associated heart conditions. Will I ...
the Pressure Right® Chemotherapy sheet
... nausea and vomiting issues. Pressure Right compliments most oncology programs. Antiemetic drug therapies provide early prevention of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients, which is generally up to the first 24 hours following chemotherapy. After that prolonged nausea sets in requiring added measure ...
... nausea and vomiting issues. Pressure Right compliments most oncology programs. Antiemetic drug therapies provide early prevention of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients, which is generally up to the first 24 hours following chemotherapy. After that prolonged nausea sets in requiring added measure ...
Across 3. clusters of tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange
... 5. A person’s normal heartbeat rate is 70 beats each minute. About how many times does a person’s heart beat in a day? Extra Credit. Your heart will beat more than two billion times during your lifetime assuming you live how long? ...
... 5. A person’s normal heartbeat rate is 70 beats each minute. About how many times does a person’s heart beat in a day? Extra Credit. Your heart will beat more than two billion times during your lifetime assuming you live how long? ...
The Cardiovascular System: Part 2
... 14) Central venous pressure is an important determinant of venous return and thereby mean arterial pressure. Describe the four factors that can alter central venous pressure. 15) The processes of filtration and absorption across the endothelial cells of capillaries is driven by Starling's forces. Li ...
... 14) Central venous pressure is an important determinant of venous return and thereby mean arterial pressure. Describe the four factors that can alter central venous pressure. 15) The processes of filtration and absorption across the endothelial cells of capillaries is driven by Starling's forces. Li ...
Circulatory System
... therefore thicker/stronger on the left. The heart has 2 valves to control the direction of the flow of blood. Labelled diagram of the heart Exercise and the rate of heartbeat The normal heartbeat rate of a resting human is 70 beats per minute. Exercise increases the heartbeat rate. This is because d ...
... therefore thicker/stronger on the left. The heart has 2 valves to control the direction of the flow of blood. Labelled diagram of the heart Exercise and the rate of heartbeat The normal heartbeat rate of a resting human is 70 beats per minute. Exercise increases the heartbeat rate. This is because d ...
Atherosclerosis
... that they have Htn. • Elevated blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to eject blood into the arteries; this effort weakens heart muscle and increases the risk of developing heart arrhythmias, heart failure, and even sudden death. • Primary cause of stroke and renal failure ...
... that they have Htn. • Elevated blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to eject blood into the arteries; this effort weakens heart muscle and increases the risk of developing heart arrhythmias, heart failure, and even sudden death. • Primary cause of stroke and renal failure ...
Assessing Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
... – Thicker blood will result in higher blood pressures as the heart must work harder to force the thicker, heavier fluid through arteries, arterioles and capillaries ...
... – Thicker blood will result in higher blood pressures as the heart must work harder to force the thicker, heavier fluid through arteries, arterioles and capillaries ...
2-Beta receptor blockers-1
... Antihypertensive BP in hypertensive patients due to effects on: Inhibiting heart properties cardiac output (1) Blockade renin secretion Ang II & aldosterone secretion (1). Presynaptic inhibition of NE release from adrenergic nerves ...
... Antihypertensive BP in hypertensive patients due to effects on: Inhibiting heart properties cardiac output (1) Blockade renin secretion Ang II & aldosterone secretion (1). Presynaptic inhibition of NE release from adrenergic nerves ...
pulmonary hypertension
... The ideal therapeutic agent should reduce blood pressure in the lungs without affecting the general (systemic) circulation; oxygen can accomplish this, but long-term oxygen administration is not feasible in these patients; short-term or intermittent use of oxygen may be beneficial Medications to ...
... The ideal therapeutic agent should reduce blood pressure in the lungs without affecting the general (systemic) circulation; oxygen can accomplish this, but long-term oxygen administration is not feasible in these patients; short-term or intermittent use of oxygen may be beneficial Medications to ...
Noradrenergic Transmission
... Antihypertensive BP in hypertensive patients due to effects on: Inhibiting heart properties cardiac output (1) Blockade renin secretion Ang II & aldosterone secretion (1). Presynaptic inhibition of NE release from adrenergic nerves ...
... Antihypertensive BP in hypertensive patients due to effects on: Inhibiting heart properties cardiac output (1) Blockade renin secretion Ang II & aldosterone secretion (1). Presynaptic inhibition of NE release from adrenergic nerves ...
Name
... What ion is essential to virtually all stages of coagulation? 14. Explain how positive feedback operates during hemostasis. What step is involved? 15. Distinguish between an agglutinogen and an agglutinin. 16. How is your ABO blood type determined? 17. Define agglutination, and explain how it influe ...
... What ion is essential to virtually all stages of coagulation? 14. Explain how positive feedback operates during hemostasis. What step is involved? 15. Distinguish between an agglutinogen and an agglutinin. 16. How is your ABO blood type determined? 17. Define agglutination, and explain how it influe ...
Finding High-Risk HF Citizens in BC to Support Primary Care
... • Among the best results at 85%+ classification rate on sample data sets and stratum of interest • Indicates that MSP and drug amounts are important • Drug costs related to lipids showed significant ...
... • Among the best results at 85%+ classification rate on sample data sets and stratum of interest • Indicates that MSP and drug amounts are important • Drug costs related to lipids showed significant ...
Department of Diabetes and Vascular Medicine
... 10. Instruct the patient not to speak while the cuff is inflating and deflating. You should not talk either[2] 11. Instruct the patient not to cross their legs whilst the cuff is inflating and deflating as this can raise the BP by 2 to 8mmHg [2] Page 3 of 5 ...
... 10. Instruct the patient not to speak while the cuff is inflating and deflating. You should not talk either[2] 11. Instruct the patient not to cross their legs whilst the cuff is inflating and deflating as this can raise the BP by 2 to 8mmHg [2] Page 3 of 5 ...
Cardiovasular and Lymphatic Systems Unit 8
... cerebrovascular disease (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis, and is an inflammatory condition caused by the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages in the arterial walls (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease process that can be described ...
... cerebrovascular disease (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis, and is an inflammatory condition caused by the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages in the arterial walls (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease process that can be described ...
Cardiac Management () - CARE-NMD
... Surveillance: Annual Evaluation • Evaluation at least once every 2 years to the age of 10. • Annual complete cardiac assessments should begin at 10, or at onset of cardiac signs or symptoms if these occur earlier • Increased surveillance (at least every 6 months) required if non-invasive cardiac te ...
... Surveillance: Annual Evaluation • Evaluation at least once every 2 years to the age of 10. • Annual complete cardiac assessments should begin at 10, or at onset of cardiac signs or symptoms if these occur earlier • Increased surveillance (at least every 6 months) required if non-invasive cardiac te ...
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
... thighs, calves or buttocks 2. Paresthesia- numbness or tingling in the legs or feet 3. Impotence- inability to have erection in males 4. Paresis- weakness in arms or legs 5. Sores or infections that do not heal ...
... thighs, calves or buttocks 2. Paresthesia- numbness or tingling in the legs or feet 3. Impotence- inability to have erection in males 4. Paresis- weakness in arms or legs 5. Sores or infections that do not heal ...
Structure and Function of the Heart
... • Tipped slightly so that a part of it sticks out and taps against the ______side of the chest (apex), which is what makes it seem as though it is located there. • During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 ...
... • Tipped slightly so that a part of it sticks out and taps against the ______side of the chest (apex), which is what makes it seem as though it is located there. • During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 ...
Cardiovascular Disease, Blood Pressure and Exercise
... plaques are the same. Some can be quiet and stable, others can be active and unstable. Unstable plaques can become a problem. Plaques that are classified as either mild to moderate sized (around 50% stenosis) that are unstable have the ability to fissure, rupture, and swell or a combination of all t ...
... plaques are the same. Some can be quiet and stable, others can be active and unstable. Unstable plaques can become a problem. Plaques that are classified as either mild to moderate sized (around 50% stenosis) that are unstable have the ability to fissure, rupture, and swell or a combination of all t ...
Antihypertensive drug
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among the most important and most widely used drugs are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered. The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets. As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary. Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.