Thrombus

The value of the proteins, fats and carbohydrates for the body It is well established that the human body is composed of 19.6% of the protein, 14.7% - from fats, 1% - of carbohydrates and 4.9% - mineral substances. The remaining 59.8% are the water. Maintaining the normal life of the body depends on the ratio of essential nutrients, healthy diet requires the presence of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a ratio of 1: 3: 5. Proteins Proteins are the main building material of our body, beside…

spasm which was relieved promptly by administration of nitrates by the primary care medical professionals. The understanding of basic skills of 2D echocardiography helped us in timely intervention in 02 cases of cardiac tamponade and Left ventricular thrombus. Most of the patients who were referred were for chest pain were assessed by basic history, physical examination augmented by ECG, Cardiac enzymes , 2D echocardiography and tread mill test which were performed before retuning vast…

K.D.. has a diagnosis of acute congested heart failure. Heart failure is the inability of the heart to work effectively as a pump. It is a common chronic health problem with acute episodes often causing hospitalization. Over five million people in the United States have heart failure causing about 875,000 hospitalizations each year acute coronary disease and other structural or functional problems of the heart can lead to acute heart failure. Both acute and chronic heart failure can be life…

Nursing is a job of practice that requires patient oriented care in order to fulfill patient recovery. It is important for nurses to understand and comprehend the significant problem in order to provide the necessary care for a patient. Student Ana Castillo, from Wilkes University took care of a cardiac patient during her clinical experience. The student identified the primary problem, provided nursing interventions, and evaluated the patient’s performance. The student provided care that aided…

CEA surgery is indicated if CVA occurred within the past 6 months in patients with documented ipsilateral carotid artery stenosis (70%–99%). Depending on age, gender and other comorbidities CEA is indicated in patients with recent CVA and documented moderate same sided carotid stenosis (50%– 69%) The estimated perioperative morbidity and mortality risk must be <50%. Include antiplatelet and statin in managing patients with carotid artery stenosis and stroke. For patients with stroke…

Statins represent a class of cholesterol-lowering agents used for the treatment of dyslipidemia (abnormal amount of lipids) and the reduction of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk. Their broad and potent effects on the lipid profile and cholesterol-independent pleiotropic cardioprotective effects positioned them among the most prescribed medications worldwide. Statins were introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a novel group of cholesterol-lowering drugs in attempt to offer…

diabetes. (Brown & Edward, 2012) DVT: Thrombosis is the homeostatic mechanism by which the blood coagulates or clots, an important process of hemostasis after the creation of the wound. Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets are the sites of thrombus formation is the valve cusp of veins, venous stasis that allows the accumulation of blood products. The patient suffering from the symptoms of DVT or leg swelling, pain in extremity, skin redness and temperature over 38º C. If the superior…

confers to a set of properties that indicate the ability of the material to come in contact with the blood without resulting in adverse reactions. In terms of regulatory requirements, the material is tested in relation to 5 main test categories: Thrombus Coagulation Platelets Haematology Immunology Problems with haemocompatibility arise due to the foreign body response of the body. Endothelium cells line the walls of blood vessels. When blood comes in contact with a material that is not…

The frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes are the most prone to suffer from an ischemic stroke due to their shared blood supply. The frontal lobe is located within the anterior cranial fossa, whereas the temporal lobe is situated in the middle cranial fossa. The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the region of interest as this is the most common site for ischemic strokes. The MCA consists of four sections. The M1 segment consists of lenticulostriate vessels which irrigate the basal ganglia. The M2…

Center) One of the main reasons leading to a myocardial infarction is by atherosclerotic plaque buildup caused by a disruption in the blood flow of the heart. As blood is increases its flow rate, this can cause plaque to rupture developing into a thrombus (blood clot). When cells are not getting the amount of oxygen…