Aortic valve replacement

Introduction The modern French horn has seen numerous developmental stages over centuries of evolution. Each stage of the development of the French horn expanded the musical potential of the instrument and provided composers with the opportunities to experiment with new musical possibilities. As the technologies of the horn expanded, becoming more complex and sophisticated, compositions for the French horn followed suit. The research question that this discussion focuses around is "How have…

As the red and blue emergency lights emanated from our ambulance during a cold January night, I began to think about the possible medical emergencies (chest pain) that I might encounter upon our arrival. Whether it was an asthma exacerbation, aortic dissection, or costochondritis, I needed to think and prepare for every possibility. However, my thoughts were soon interrupted by my partner, who turned off the sirens and picked up the radio. “Dispatch, this is Rescue three. On scene.” “Copy,…

Walt Whitman’s poem, “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer,” which is written based on prior experience, presents two different views based around focusing on how people understand certain material. These perspectives are exhibited through a class lecture on astronomy. Whitman wrote this poem based on prior experience. The poem begins with the speaker sitting through an astronomy lecture taught by an astronomer. The lesson focuses on scientific facts and mathematical figures. The information is…

Clinical Context and Experience On 9/20 and 9/30 I completed my third and forth shift on 7 West at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Although these were not my first shift on the unit they were my first shift with my regular preceptor Elle. The first two shifts I was working with Laura who was my temporary preceptor, while Elle was on vacation. The first night was calm because of low census and the second night it was a bit busier throughout the night. On our first shift together we were the resources…

pins and small hooks. The graft helps the aorta gain some strengths and the graft can also stop the aneurysm from growing or rupturing. It is one of the fastest recoveries and has very few complications to it. The patients going under a recovery from aortic aneurysm surgery have been improved since the last 10…

Aneurysms of the foot arteries are rare. A case of a true dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm in a 69 years old man with no history of local trauma is presented. Arterial duplex scan findings, intraoperative features, operative procedure and literature review are presented and discussed. Dorsalis pedis artery aneurysms (DPAA), though uncommon, are well recognized and the first clinical presentation is ought to Cuff in 1907, who described a spontaneous aneurysm on the dorsum of the foot of a 53 year…

What exactly is a trumpet? A brass instrument? A trumpet is much more than just a high pitched brass instrument; it is the heart of every marching and pep band and makes a statement in every song it is played in. This is why when considering the purchase of a trumpet the mechanics, tone, and reputation of the brand must but taken into account. There are a lot of trumpets out there, some from reputable brands and some that are more or less the same quality as the plastic trumpets that can be…

Mitral Valve Stenosis Mitral valve stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve. This is the valve between the upper chamber (atrium) and lower chamber (ventricle) of the left side of the heart. Mitral valve stenosis is often discovered when your health care provider hears an abnormal sound (heart murmur) while listening to your heart. This condition can range from mild to severe. CAUSES This condition is caused by: • Rheumatic fever, which is a complication of strep infection. • Buildup of…

arrived to the OR tunnel my anxiety had come down a lot, and I seemed eager and ready to go. Once I got changed out into the OR scrubs, I then had the option to pick which surgery I wanted to observe. My decision was a TKA or total knee replacement. A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the joints in the knee is replaced with artificial metal plate in place of the knee joint, and a cement like base to hold the metal piece or prosthetic in place. The surgeon marks the incision…

If you are facing the prospect of knee replacement in Frisco, TX, know that you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. But just because they’re a relatively common procedure, that doesn’t mean they’re no big deal. Aside from any of a multitude of surgical complications that can arise from a joint replacement procedure, knee replacement in Frisco, TX requires a fairly…