Beta blocker

Thank you for responding on my post. I agreed your statement that heart failure is complex diagnosis also pharmacological treatments depends on the condition type, severity, etiology. Heart failure is one of the most frequent cardiac diagnosis for hospitalization to patient, the undesirable effect of long term coronary artery disease also increase prevalence of heart failure (Ciccone,2016). Congestive heart failure (CHF) or heart failure most commonly refer as decompensation and cardiac…

The dilated cardiomyopathy is a progressive and chronic disease of the heart muscles, the most common type of cardiomyopathies, occurring mostly in adults 20 to 60, more common in men, usually starting in the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle), the muscles of the heart starts to stretch and to become thinner leading consequently to enlargement inside the chamber of the heart and can spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria (Bhf.org.uk, 2017). When the heart chambers dilate…

medications to use include diuretics, ACEI or ARB, beta blockers and aldosterone antagonists. CD currently takes furosemide and lisinopril for chronic heart failure. He has no symptoms for edema, so the furosemide dose is suitable. Based on the guideline, a beta blocker is indicated because he has chronic heart failure with EF 40%, using a beta block may reduce mortality, the therapeutic options include metoprolol, atenolol, nebivolol. Metoprolol targets beta 1 receptor in the heart and is…

Yehimi Herrera Tiffany Ricasa Haeley Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a disease which happens when there is too much thyroid hormones being produced in the body which means the thyroid gland is overactive. Another name for hyperthyroidism is thyrotoxicosis, it can also occur in Graves’s disease. Hyperthyroidism is most seen to appear in young girls, and you can get it if you have ancestors that had also had hyperthyroidism. It is not known yet what the cause of…

wheezing. There is no hemoptysis. He denies a history of heartburn or known gastroesophageal reflux. He has never smoked and has had no prior lung problems. His past medical history is notable for hypertension, and he is currently being treated with a beta blocker but not with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 155/88 in his right arm sitting. Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat shows some clear nasal discharge…

Many of us have memory lapses from time to time. We can’t remember a password, where we put our glasses, or why we came into the room. When these lapses happen, we assume it’s a common sign of aging, or perhaps a repercussion from too much wine and too little sleep the night before. But memory loss is also a side effect of common prescription drugs. If your daily life has become hampered by trouble remembering things, one of these prescription drugs may be the culprit. Antianxiety Drugs…

Though heart failure can occur suddenly, weakening of the heart is more likely to slowly develop over a period of time, often over many years as the heart becomes weaker and is unable to work as efficiently, which is why is it more prominent in the elderly population. Typically conditions and diseases that damage or overwork the heart lead to congestive heart failure. The major conditions and factors that cause congestive heart failure include: • Coronary artery disease • Heart valve disease •…

Social anxiety has different ways of being treated. The first and most common method is psychotherapy. Psychological therapy teaches a person to recognize negative thoughts and gain skills of how to gain confidence in social situations. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the most common type of therapy for social anxiety. In this therapy someone gradually works up to situations that they fear most. Patients may also be involved in role playing and skill games to increase their social skills and…

Clinical Decision Making Pathophysiology: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) A cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is defined as “a sudden loss of brain functioning from a disruption of blood supply to a part of the brain causing temporary or permanent loss of movement, thought, memory, speech, or sensation”(Belleza, 2016, p. 1). CVA is categorized as ischemic or hemorrhagic. Hypertension accounts for the majority of ischemic CVAs or strokes. According to the American Heart Association, ischemic…

Antiemetics Overview: Antiemetics are used for nausea and to prevent vomiting and also used for motion sickness. These drugs can be bought over the counter. (OTC) Action: Dimenhydrenate or Dramamine is an antihistamine. It should be taken one hour before travelling, and will prevent motion sickness. The antihistamine is available in children’s liquid formula and in a Less Drowsy Formula that may have fewer sedative side effects. Meclizine hydrochloride (Bonine) treats vomiting and dizziness…