Beating Heart

circulatory flow loop that represents the cardio vascular flow of blood through the heart. The parameters representing the true condition have to be accurate for better performance testing. Also the ability to simulate different physiological conditions within the loop should that are favorable for testing of diseased conditions in vitro. A regular mock circulatory loop consists of a pump to produce the pumping action of the heart, a venous reservoir to simulate ventricular chambers for holding…

There are three main cardiovascular causes of shock, which are; poor pump function, blood or fluid loss from blood vessels and poor vessel function. The body’s blood circulation is reliant on the continuous pumping of the heart muscle. However, when the pump fails, the heart doesn’t produce enough energy to circulate blood throughout the system, thus…

Eighty-two years old male patient is presented to the emergency room with onset of dyspnea that is made worse by exertion, relieved by rest and oxygen. Patient stated that he did not try any of his home breathing treatments but did use home oxygen. Patient has a significant past medical history of coronary artery disease with two stents, COPD requiring home oxygen at 4lpm, hypothyroidism, and type 3 diabetes. While in the emergency department the patient was placed on a cardiac monitor and an…

massive fatigue because the muscle fibers for cardiac muscle becomes weaker, which reduces the oxygen levels. The scariest and most lethal symptom a patient may have is shortness of breath. This problem indicates heart complications. During the late teenage year’s chest infections and heart failure are very common. However, there are various treatments for DMD to relieve the symptoms for the patient. One common medical treatment used for relief is steroids to slow the loss of muscle strength.…

Globally and within the United States, myocardial infarctions are a concerning health problem. There is work being done to prevent and catch myocardial infarctions early, such as studying the influenza vaccine for prevention, and the Million Hearts Initiative. There can be a reduction in the number of myocardial infarctions occurring every year, through the proper teaching by and to providers, interventions to reduce the risk of having a myocardial infarction, and by researching new preventive…

Fingernails are capable of showing sicknesses or diseases that are happening inside the human body. The plate of the nail is made of a protein named “keratin” which is transparent and flexible but durable enough to retain a shape and protect the nail bed. Underneath the nail plate is the nail bed which is composed of two parts, the dermis and the epidermis. The purpose of the nail bed is to house the nail matrix, which grows the nail and stabilize the nail’s foundation. The nail plate and nail…

is a topic of vast interest relating to the negative and positive effects that consuming alcohol has in our system. Consequently, moderate drinkers can have a reduced percentage of having type 2 diabetes while heavy drinking can lead to liver and heart damage. This topic is an interesting paradox due to the benefits and negative drawbacks that consuming too much leads to and it’s in the interest of myself and anyone who would benefit from knowing more in depth about this context. According…

medication to slow down the closing of the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale in the heart so blood could be pumped to both the lungs and the rest of his body by the right ventricle. His first open heart surgery was successful. The surgeon’s performed the Norwood Procedure which basically removed the wall separating the atrium and also attached the pulmonary trunk to the aorta. This procedure was the first of three open heart surgeries that are performed on children with HLHS. We were unable to…

to scare you, but today I will be informing you on how too much of these certain types of foods can cause heart disease. A heart disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. A buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries can cause heart diseases. So the top things I researched that can cause heart disease is salt, frozen meals, fried food and even breakfast. I will be explaining how all of these…

CONCEPT 2: THE CONCEPT OF HOLISM IN NURSING CARE This concept is taken from Block 5, Module 2 which is entitled as “Individual health”. The word holism is a Greek word that signifies entire or whole. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, holism is a theory that the universe and especially living nature is correctly seen in terms of interacting wholes (as of living organisms) that are more than the mere sum of elementary particles. Holism in nursing can be referred to as holistic nursing which…