Atrial fibrillation

Lassen et al. (2009) aimed to demonstrate that Apixaban at a dose of 2.5mg twice daily is just as safe and effective as enoxaparin when administered at a dose of 30mg subcutaneously every 12 hours. While Lassen et al. (2010a) observed Apixaban at the same dose but against enoxaparin 40mg once daily. The treatment period for both studies lasted between 10-14 days. The primary efficacy outcome for the above mentioned studies included the following scenarios; symptomatic or non-symptomatic DVT,…

Kathryn R. is a 57-year old woman who has a history of mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and high blood pressure. Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation is a condition where the mitral valve doesn’t close properly, leading to regurgitation where the blood leaks backwards when the heart beats. The blood is then unable to reach the rest of the body, pushing the heart to pump harder in order for the blood to go to the body. Kathryn’s hypertension is a risk factor that has lead to her…

J.A. and R.C.’s family structure falls into what Wright and Leahey (2013) describe as families in the late middle age which is characterized by retirement until death. One task is to “maintain own or couple functioning and interest in the face of physiological decline: exploration of new familial and social role options (Wright & Leahey, 2013, pp. 109).” J.A. and R.C., while both falling under this category, have different factors to think about in terms of their own lifestyle. R.C. is single…

On 02/08/17 I was on 4SICU, the cardiothoracic intensive care unit, and my patient was D.B., a 60-year-old male. D.B. was on 4SICU because he had a heart transplant on 1/24/17. However, prior to and after his heart transplant, he had various multi-system physical disruptions. D.B. had ischemic cardiomyopathy with an ejection fraction of 25%. The normal ejection fraction lies somewhere between 55-75%. In 2010, the patient had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed. In 2014, a…

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe any cardiovascular disease or condition that affects the cardiovascular system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47% of all Americans have at least one of the risk factors for heart disease and many don 't know it. Understanding heart disease is crucial to its prevention, however, so it 's important for you to know the causes and symptoms of heart disease. You should strive to prevent heart disease if you can and…

Not so healthy: Three exercises that hurt your heart and body Exercise is an elixir of health. Done correctly and in moderation, physical activity helps you maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI), prevents and treats many common chronic diseases, improves your cardiovascular health and keeps you looking youthful. But as the adage goes, too much of anything is poisonous. Ditto exercise. If overdone, exercise can cause injury, hasten aging and cause heart problems. Here are three workouts that…

Question #15: Explain how Warfarin, a popular drug used to treat atrial fibrillation, causes disruptions in human fetal development. Blood clots can form in the body and either be a hindrance or a help. Those that help the body, stop bleeding, so that an excess of blood is not lost all at one time. The blood clots that act as a hindrance to the body can lead to heart attacks, strokes and at times pulmonary embolisms. Warfarin (C19H16O4) is a prescription medication that is used to prevent the…

IS, a Caucasian female over the age of 90, with a history of atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, stroke, and age-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was admitted to the hospital with a fracture in the right hip, a concussion, and possibly a cerebral hemorrhage. The injuries were sustained by IS after hitting her head on an outside low-lying branch that caused her to fall. As a result, IS was taken from her home by emergency medical services to the emergency room of a local…

CKD and cognitive impairment: age, education, socioeconomic status, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, hypertension, and history of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is defined as having history of myocardial infarction, angina, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy, or stroke. Women with self-reported diabetes or treatment for diabetes were classified as having diabetes. BMI was defined as weight…

Introduction Amaurosis fugax is a condition in which you lose your sight in one eye. The loss of vision in the affected eye may be total or partial. The vision loss usually lasts for only a few seconds or minutes before sight returns to normal. Occasionally, it may last for several hours. This condition is caused by interruption of blood flow to the artery that supplies blood to the retina. The retina is the part of your eye that contains the nerves needed for sight. In some people, this…