Beating Heart

This was the article that was chosen for discussion, because Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder that is not noticed when individuals develop symptoms of the disorder. It is surprising to read that everyday symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and etc. can lead to lead to something serious. When there is an increase in an individual’s rapid heartbeat on different occasions, that is a different story. Also, the cause of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome is, because of the Gardasil…

This patient is most likely experiencing digoxin toxicity. Common symptoms of this problem include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, fatigue, weakness, visual changes, and severe cardiac arrhythmias in severe cases (Pincus, 2016). Elliot is complaining of more than one of these symptoms simultaneously, and considering the possible interactions between digoxin, lisinopril, and amlodipine, digoxin toxicity is the most likely explanation for this presentation. Digoxin inhibits the Na-K-ATPase…

My face was burning, yet my fingers were icy cold. My palms were clammy and my heart was pounding full of adrenaline. I thought it was going to jump straight out of my chest. Thump, thump, thump. I ran so fast without looking back. I fumbled upon a vintage-looking bench and plopped straight upon it before I fell to the ground. I sat for a moment fighting for breath and wiped my face upon my shirt. I could feel the sweat burning my eyes as droplets sat up top of my eyebrow. A few minutes slowly…

7:49 PM, the Concrete All I felt was the hard concrete floor on my face. I felt numb to the feeling of the rocks that was stabbing the side of my rib cage. And the glass that cut the right side of my thigh. All I would see was pure blackness, but once I open my eyes, I became blinded with blue white and red lights of an ambulance. Once I became conscious of where I was, I lifted myself from the floor and could feel the blood on my forehead role down to the side of my cheekbone. I lifted my…

“One third of patients who experience heart attack die within 24 hours of the onset of ischemia, and many of the survivors experience significant morbidity(3)”. Early diagnosis of heart attack reduce the risk of death, especially in those who older the 50 years(1,2). Also, the men between 55-74 years are the most of having diagnosed heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease (CHD)(1). The appearance of cardiac markers in the circulation generally shows myocardial necrosis and is a helpful aide…

looks for any inconsistencies in the heart beat, usually done when nothing is found on the ECG Echocardiogram • Uses sounds waves to create and image of the heart that can be displayed on a screen. Also displays how the heart is operating. Cardiac Catheterization • This test is a evasive because a short tube is installed in the patients leg within a vein or artery. A smaller tube is inserted through the first tube and pushed in until it reaches the patient’s heart. This is used to measure the…

The world around him was spinning. He felt tired, without any energy and his little hazel eyes became heavier and heavier with every breathe he took. He suddenly fell into a deep slumber. Minutes or even hours passed as he opened his eyes again. He didn't know where he was. It was dark. ‘Hello? Is there anyone? Where am I?’ yelled the little boy out loud. He tried to move but his feet and hands were tied together. Tears were running down his rosy cheeks. He cried incessantly. Soon he heard…

risk of pulmonary embolism, increased risk of heart disease in older women, increased risk of breast cancer. ( which is a risk that send panic through many), increased risk of dementia in women over 65, many increase breast tenderness. So with all that being said, how do you decide if HRT is safe enough of not? In 2002 the Women's Health Initiative announced results of the first long term study of HRT, which indicated increased risk of breast cancer, heart…

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…

This paper explains how to asses a new patient coming in for chest pain and how an Electrocardiogram (EKG) and other tests would be performed to diagnose the patient’s condition. Using two scholarly resources the paper will further explain the information that will be needed to know before performing the EKG on this new patient. A physician can request an EKG for different reasons in this scenario the patient has had a history with Myocardial Infarctions (MI’s) and when he comes in to the ER…