Cardiology

Anticoagulants are medications that stop the blood from thickening as rapidly or as efficiently as normal. Anticoagulants medicines people referred to as blood thinners. However, the blood is made any thinner or the medicine make it more dilute. The blood thinners just prevents the blood from clotting. Anticoagulants are given to patient to treat and avoid blood from clotting in the blood vessels. Blood that clumps or clots, can block blood vessels and hinder the blood flow in the artery and…

ECTOPIA CORDIS Ectopia Cordis is a disfigurement of the heart where it is abnormally located partially or completely outside of the thorax cavity. It affects 8 out of 1 million babies and 90% are stillborn or die within the first three days of their life. There are other types of ectopia cordis. One type is called Cervical Ectopia cordis which is a type of 5% of the total cases. The heart is located in the neck of the infant. The second type is Thoracic Ectopia cordis that is of 65% of the…

This synopsis will discuss the pre and post procedure nursing management and the rationale for a patient undergoing a cardiac catheter. A cardiac catheter is a procedure where a catheter is inserted into a vein or artery in the leg, arm or neck and is guided through the circulatory system until it reaches the heart (American Heart Association, 2010). This procedure allows for the cardiologist to measure cardiac output, identify defects in the valves, arteries and chambers of the heart as well…

Each time the heart beats it emits electrical currents. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a method in which electrodes are attached at various points on the body. These electrodes are attached to wires that are attached to the EKG machine. The electrodes send waves and impulses to the machine that amplifies the results on a monitor and prints them onto graph paper. Heart rates and palpitations are commonly diagnosed from the EKG results. Heart rhythm can help to detect medical problems. Arrhythmia,…

A neonatologist is a doctor that specializes in the field of neonatology. So... "Neonatologist" is basically a fancy technical term for "baby doctor." Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome and related disorders affect the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds the body together and plays a role in its growth and development. This disorder can affect many parts of the body since connective tissue is found all over the body. Bones, joints, eye, skin, lungs, the heart and blood vessels are…

Medical tools and operations have been advancing ever since the first human cut his or herself on a rock, whether the advancements have been significant or not. Through all of this time, scientists and doctors have been searching for answers to try and improve the health of the world’s population daily. What many people do not realize is although the cure for cancer has not yet been found, treatments for many other diseases have been and medical technology has come a long way. Every decade,…

By taking Lasix, it is categorized as diuretic. The medication works by elevating the amount of water and salt in the blood which removes by the kidney. The adrenals are two small glands which sits on the top of the kidneys secrete important hormone, aldosterone. Aldosterone regulates the water level, but the water is extremely lost by taking Lasik; therefore, it cannot help body to recover hydrate. Lasik caused the decrease in blood volume causing dehydration. The blood pressure is affected due…

Pathophysiology behind Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease also known as CAD is a condition where there is a build up on the inside lining of the artery usually composed of cholesterol or plaques. This can cause the narrowing of the coronary artery lumen, which can then reduce the volume of blood that pass through them. The lack of poor blood flow can lead to myocardial ischemia, which is a lack of blood flow to the heart and it can lead to heart tissue death. Another condition…

Method A relaxed subject breathed into a clean mouthpiece for a period of 1-2 minutes with an oximeter placed on the tip of the index finger. During this time, the subject was asked to stay still with their hands in their lap and palms pointing upwards as well as wearing a nose clip. This normal breathing was recorded on the computer and then the volunteer was asked to exhale for 4-6 seconds after a normal inspiration to ensure the collection of an end tidal volume sample. The recording was…

Question 1 Assess Mr Logan’s medication chart. Identify and explain three significant risks that may be associated with the use of the medicines (home or inpatient use) for Mr Logan. The total dose of parenteral digitalisation for the elderly is 25-500microgram. This may be given slowly by Intra Venous Route, single dose or divided doses each 125-250 microgram at intervals of 4-6 hours. The immediate STAT dose given at 1100 01/05 was the total dose, the prescribed post expected doses 4 hourly…