Cardiac dysrhythmia

even if it is a normal variant and requires no treatment. That said, the initial symptom of dysrhythmia is often palpitations, a sensation that the heart is beating too quickly, too slowly, beating irregularly, or skipping a beat. The palpitations may be intermittent or may require medical intervention to resolve. Because of the heart rhythm abnormality, other symptoms may occur because of decreased cardiac output (the amount of blood that the heart pushes out to meet the body's demand for…

appetite, confusion, depression, palpitations, and syncope detect (McMurray et al., 2012). Signs of Heart Failure that are more specific include elevated jugular venous return, hepatojugular reflux, third heart sound, laterally displaced apical impulse, cardiac murmur, peripheral edema, crackles sound, reduced air entry and dullness to percussion at lungs bases, tachycardia, irregular pulse, tachypnea , hepatomegaly, ascites, and tissue wasting detect (McMurray et al.,…

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…

of inpatients and 16.7% to 70% of outpatients reported having depression. These figures become alarming when 7 out of 9 studies show that depression increases mortality by a significant amount. The need for intervention is clear. When thinking of cardiac health, the Biopsychosocial Holistic Model is often referenced. This model incorporates how all factors of the body, mind, and social life work together to influence a person’s overall wellbeing. Depression is a disease of the mind and that can…

Cardiovascular Disorders Hunter Boumans Central Louisiana Technical Community College CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS A. Definition- Abnormal heart conditions related to the structure, function, or vessels of the heart or its muscles & valves. • Congenital Heart Disease- Any abnormality with the heart at the time of birth.  Patent ductus arteriosus- ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth  Tetralogy of fallot- multiple defects causing deoxygenated blood to be carried throughout…

Introduction The clinical connection that I would like to share relates to the patient I was caring for who has a history of actinic keratosis, aortic insufficiency, aortic valve replaced, basal cell carcinoma, clostridium difficile, chronic lymphoid leukemia, erosive esophagitis, GERD, heart failure, hematuria, total hip replacement, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, influenza A, osteoarthritis, iron deficiency, major depressive disorder, MERSA-nares, pressure ulcer of sacral region, squamous cell…

In less than ordinary exertion symptoms appear making this classification a (class III). When symptoms appear while the person in at rest (class IV) is warranted. The following manifestations are present in CHF and are symptoms of decreased cardiac output that include weakness, fatigue, syncope, dizziness, decreased exercise tolerance. CHF also manifests increased pressure and congestion behind a failing ventricle. For example in the left ventricle failure sign and symptoms will include SOB…

1. What factors predisposed Mr. W. to acute kidney injury? Some of the factors that caused Mr. W’s acute kidney injury are fever of 38.5° C, severe abdominal pain & nausea due to pancreatic inflammation with intra-abdominal ascites. One of the symptoms of ascites is infection which can cause kidney failure if not treated (ACG, 2013). Two different CT scan with contrast media performed can result to contrast-induced nephropathy due to preexisting decline in renal function. CIN can be defined as…

in the comfort kit (see comfort kit). This medication is used when a person has an allergy to morphine. We use it in hospice care as a pain reliever. The medication prolongs the QT interval and poses a risk to dysrhythmias. It should be monitored closes to patients who have cardiac issues. It is recommended that all patients received a ECG prior to treatment 30 days before and annually afterwards. All patients should follow the prescribed amount, if exceeded, they are at risk for an…

History The important and most common cardiac symptoms include having: - Chest pain, discomfort or tightness - Dyspnoea - Palpitations - Dizziness - Syncope The related cardiovascular history including any strokes, peripheral arterial disease, transient ischaemic attacks or peripheral oedema. Chest Pain One of the most important symptoms of heart disease is chest pain as it can be difficult to evaluate. The mnemonic PQRST is used to assess chest pain: Provocative or Palliative: What makes the…