A Group Case Study on Sam the Runner
Presented by:
Jaclyn Kerby
Meagan Greathouse
Krista Young
Erin Lofton
Suzauna Adams
Glossary
Arrhythmia: occurs when the heart no longer beats in a pattern considered regular or normal.
Cardiac arrest: the sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness caused by abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (ex: ventricular fibrillation)
Cardiomyopathy: a disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), may be acquired or hereditary
Defibrillation: administration of a controlled electric shock to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heart beat (fibrillation) and restore heart rate to a normal rhythm.
Determinants: elements that identify or determine the nature of something, …show more content…
This failure is due to the progressive thickening and lengthening of the leaflets that compose the mitral valve causing them to bulge (prolapse) upward into the left atrium. This prolapse can allow blood to backflow into the atrium (regurgitation). MVP is most commonly caused by abnormally stretchy valve leaflets and will affect approximately 2% of the general population. Individuals with MVP are often asymptomatic but can sometimes face life-threatening side effects, such as a stroke or myocardial infarction, if regurgitation forms a blood clot. (AHA, 206) According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of MVP may …show more content…
The abnormal movement of the mitral valve will create a distinct, recognizable “clicking” sound. In order to diagnose the condition and determine the specific type of tachycardia, a physician may perform a thorough physical examination and obtain medical history as well as run heart related tests. The tests may include; ECGs, cardiac imaging, x-rays, stress tests and tilt table tests. The specific tests that were ran to assist in determining Sam’s diagnosis were: CBC, fasting lipid panel, iron panel, metabolic panel, pregnancy test, thyroid function test, b12 and folate, urinalysis, Bruce Protocol stress test and an echocardiogram. The most significant results were evident in the results from Sam’s echocardiogram results. While all of her dimensions and measurements were in line with the normal ranges, the observation made of her Mitral Valve showed a mild prolapse of the anterior leaflet with no evidence of stenosis and trace regurgitation was discovered. With that being said, we believe Sam to be suffering from Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). This is where the valve between her heart’s left atrium and left ventricle does not close properly. This can lead to another condition as seen on Sam’s EKG, mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation is a condition in which Sam’s mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to backflow into the atrium affected. Only a trace
Presented by:
Jaclyn Kerby
Meagan Greathouse
Krista Young
Erin Lofton
Suzauna Adams
Glossary
Arrhythmia: occurs when the heart no longer beats in a pattern considered regular or normal.
Cardiac arrest: the sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness caused by abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (ex: ventricular fibrillation)
Cardiomyopathy: a disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), may be acquired or hereditary
Defibrillation: administration of a controlled electric shock to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heart beat (fibrillation) and restore heart rate to a normal rhythm.
Determinants: elements that identify or determine the nature of something, …show more content…
This failure is due to the progressive thickening and lengthening of the leaflets that compose the mitral valve causing them to bulge (prolapse) upward into the left atrium. This prolapse can allow blood to backflow into the atrium (regurgitation). MVP is most commonly caused by abnormally stretchy valve leaflets and will affect approximately 2% of the general population. Individuals with MVP are often asymptomatic but can sometimes face life-threatening side effects, such as a stroke or myocardial infarction, if regurgitation forms a blood clot. (AHA, 206) According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of MVP may …show more content…
The abnormal movement of the mitral valve will create a distinct, recognizable “clicking” sound. In order to diagnose the condition and determine the specific type of tachycardia, a physician may perform a thorough physical examination and obtain medical history as well as run heart related tests. The tests may include; ECGs, cardiac imaging, x-rays, stress tests and tilt table tests. The specific tests that were ran to assist in determining Sam’s diagnosis were: CBC, fasting lipid panel, iron panel, metabolic panel, pregnancy test, thyroid function test, b12 and folate, urinalysis, Bruce Protocol stress test and an echocardiogram. The most significant results were evident in the results from Sam’s echocardiogram results. While all of her dimensions and measurements were in line with the normal ranges, the observation made of her Mitral Valve showed a mild prolapse of the anterior leaflet with no evidence of stenosis and trace regurgitation was discovered. With that being said, we believe Sam to be suffering from Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). This is where the valve between her heart’s left atrium and left ventricle does not close properly. This can lead to another condition as seen on Sam’s EKG, mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation is a condition in which Sam’s mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to backflow into the atrium affected. Only a trace