Bradycardia

Epoprostenol • Definition of epoprostenol (Flolan). - Epoprostenol belongs to some hormones which present in the body naturally called prostaglandins. - It is derived from arachidonic acid . This medication is taken by a continuous injection in the vein by the use of an infusion pump . - Generic Name: Epoprostenol sodium - Brand Name : Flolan Fig. 1 Chemical structure of epoprostenol • During comparison between two GPs of patients with PPH.one of them are treated with…

Amya Hudson Dr. Graves Public speaking March 27,2017 Cardiac Arrhythmia General purpose: To Inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience about Cardiac Arrhythmia. Thesis: Today I will tell you about cardiac arrhythmia (dysrhythmia) and how it can be effecting you as we speak. I will discuss the cause, symptoms, and steps that can be taken as precaution. Introduction I. Attention getter - II. Self-introduction – Good Afternoon class, my name is Amya Hudson and I am a freshman here at…

Patel A, Asopa S, Tang A, Ohri S. Cardia surgery during pregnancy. Texas Heart Institute Journal/From The Texas Heart Institute Of St Luke’s Episcopal, Texas Children’s Hospital [serial online]. 2008;35(3):307-312. Available from: MEDLINE Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed January,2016 Standard cardiopulmonary bypass alone is a very delicate procedure which requires a focus on the part of the Operation's Team. Considering the dynamics of the procedure and unforeseen complications that may surface,…

Key Issues of Concern This is Mrs. H, a 70-year-old African American female presented to the clinic with complex health problems. Some of her problems include: hypertension, heart failure. Patient has genetic predisposition to some diseases like DM2, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. This could be a contributing factor to her health problems. She has diabetes with an A1c of 8.5, this indicates that her diabetes is not within the normal range of less than 7% (National Guideline Clearinghouse,…

“While on your advanced hospital rotation you are asked by the pharmacy director to write up a monograph on Sivextro for the next P&T Committee meeting. Provide the recommendation section of your monograph explaining if Sivextro should or should not be added to the hospital formulary.” Tedizolid phosphate was approved by the FDA in June 2014 as a second-generation oxazolidinone with potentially four- to 16-fold potency against MRSA when compared to linezolid.1 Favorable results from clinical…

1. The name of the drug The generic name of the drug that is the theme of this assessment is Metoprolol succinate. The trade names this drug is known as in New Zealand is Betaloc CR and AFT-Metoprolol CR (AFT-Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 2009); AstraZeneca Limited, 2014). 2. General classification of given drug This drug is an antihypertensive medication and a beta1-selective beta-blocker (AstraZeneca Limited, 2014). 3. Indication of use and purpose of given drug Jack is taking Metoprolol succinate…

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…

1. After long term exposure to altitude, the body makes several adjustments in order to perform physical activity in the hypoxic condition. A) What chronic adaptations are most beneficial for performance at altitude? When one goes into high altitudes their immediate response are somewhat negative the increase in ventilation, decrease in carbon dioxide, respiratory alkalosis, being in a hypoxic state and many more. However, when having an exercise performance such as the winter Olympics one…

PHA 6557 Assignment #4 Case 1 1. Procardia XL is also known as nifedipine, which belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers that prevent the transmembrane influx of calcium into both cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle. The formulation of nifedipine is an extended release tablet that is designed to provide a constant level of drug over a 24-hour period. Within the class of calcium channel blockers, nifedipine belongs to the dihydropyridine variety. 2. Dihydropyridines…

disease and hypertension. The patient was admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of positive symptoms of his schizophrenia. On the second day of treatment the patient lost consciousness after experiencing a sudden onset of hypotension, bradycardia, and confusion. Shortly after the patient lost…