Cirrhosis

advanced chronic hepatitis c often need a liver transplant, which is not a cure. After full or partial liver transplants, the Hepatitis C virus rescuers in most cases. In 10-30% of the cases, patients experience fibrosis (scaring of the liver) or cirrhosis (degeneration and inflammation of the liver). Current treatments do not prevent this from happening, making the disease incurable in most cases. Money is another problem when looking or resting medications for the testament and cure of…

E - Beta myosin heavy chain is the protein that is most likely to cause the thickening of the ventricle described above. This is a major protein produced by the MYH7 gene and comprises the thick filament in cardiac muscle and plays a major role in cardiac muscle contraction. Mutations of this MYH7 cause excess thickening of the cardiac muscle, namely the left ventricle wall. It is not known how the mutation of MYH7 causes this thickening, but this thickening causes a functional impairment of…

occurs mostly in the areas related to working memory and processing speed memory. It is believed that these changes in the cognition are a different form of HE, once it can occur in beginning stages of fibrosis and without a severe liver disease (cirrhosis). The impairment of cognition can lead to changes in the brain: structural and functional changes. Areas related to memory have shown hypometabolism and the metabolites rates are also altered, leading to changes in the neurotransmission.…

severe scarring known as cirrhosis. This formation of scar tissue can destroy the liver. When the liver fails to perform, toxic substances remain in your body. Liver disease is life threatening. Whereas the early stages of alcoholic liver injury (fatty liver and alcoholic hepatitis) are reversible, cirrhosis usually is not; thus, liver failure develops. Once a person has cirrhosis, there is a 50% chance of death within 4 years. Approximately 28,000 people die from cirrhosis each year in the US…

which is revealed by his high body mass index of 26.7. Obesity increases the likelihood of being diagnose with Hepatocellular Cancer (HCC). Mr. Can had a past 20 year history of alcohol abuse, which may have contributed to his diagnosis of cirrhosis. In turn cirrhosis and hepatitis C are common causes of HCC. Depression on the other hand can lead to over eating or lack of appetite. 2. Outline your nursing assessment, planning, interventions and means of evaluation for this situation.…

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant Facts: Thomas Woeste died as a result of contracting the bacteria vibrio vulnifcus after eating raw oysters at the defendants (Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant. Woeste suffered from hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, making him susceptible to vibrio. The menu contained a warning directly next to the food item explaining the risks involved. Kimberly Woeste the Plaintiff’s wife states under testimony that he did not read the warning. Issue:…

Edema is swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the bodies tissues. Edema can affect anywhere on the body but is most common in the arms, hands, legs, ankles, and feet. Signs of edema include: swelling or puffiness of the tissue under your skin, stretched or shiny skin, skin that remains a dimple after being pressed for several seconds, and increased abdominal size. Signs of pulmonary edema are shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Edema in the legs can happen from long…

Why is Sharon is experiencing the following signs/symptoms? Please provide the specific pathophysiology. (4 points) •Jaundice: Jaundice occurs when your liver doesn’t metabolize bilirubin the way it’s supposed to. Accumulation of bilirubin or its conjugates in body tissues produces jaundice, which is characterized by high plasma bilirubin levels and deposition of yellow bilirubin pigments in the skin and other tissues. Jaundice caused during the hepatic phase can arise from abnormalities in the…

Case #1 Female 25 years old Kasey presented to lab test after a referral from her midwife on the 30th of March 2015 to confirm pregnancy. A CBC and HCG Quantification were ordered. On the 13th of August 2015, a new blood test CBC was taken as a procedure screening, which showed a decrease of hemoglobin, compared to in March. The patient showed no history of any complications or signs of fatigue. A screen for gestational diabetes mellitus was ordered to determine if the patient had diabetes. An…

alcohol are known for triggering high aggression, thus, alcohol use caused arguments, brawls and physical abuse toward innocent victims. Lastly, consuming high amounts of alcohol on a daily bases is the foundation into developing cirrhosis. MedlinePlus defines cirrhosis as damaged liver caused by alcohol abuse and liver disease (2015). MedlinePlus also adds a damage liver leads to deficiency in the livers ability to digest foods, fight infections and filter the blood (2015). Alcohol is used for…