Coronary circulation

Every person has the right to health and wellness. There is no requirement for it other than freedom of choice. An individual can be living a process of mental and physical soundness and remain physically challenged; of a particular age; suffering; flawed. No matter what the condition of health, an individual can start to appreciate themselves as a developing and transforming person that let them change concerning a happier life and optimistic health. Wellness refers to loving self and taking…

of your own words describe the benefit of designing a combination therapy of active treatment and imaging agent for use in patients with coronary artery disease. Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of the global mortality and morbidity of 17 million people. Surgical procedures currently combating this disease are percutaneous coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting; both risking vein graft failure or restenosis; requiring further surgical intervention, drug or gene…

CC: Recurrent pneumonia. History of Present Illness: Mr. Cauley is a very pleasant 56-year-old gentleman who has multiple pneumonias over the last year and one prior pneumonia in 2013. He has been hospitalization recently at Portsmouth Regional Hospital for a right-sided pneumonia was treated with antibiotics and he had rapid resolution of his symptoms associated with radiographic resolution. In February of this year, he suffered a similar episode of cough, fevers, and chills, which was…

An invasive approach including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves clinical outcomes in clients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and in clients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTEACS) (Mehta et al., 2012). Periprocedural major bleeding is a strong autonomous predictor of early and late major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality (Bertrand, Larose, & Rodes-Labau, 2009; Verneugt, Steinhubl, & Hamon, 2011; as cited in Bernat et al.…

thrombolytic, works to dissolve blood clots) or surgery if necessary to restore the crucial blood flow that is needed to keep the heart pumping effectively, or both methods may be used if necessary (Gaby, 2010). Surgeries include bypass grafting to coronary arteries or angioplasty (Gaby, 2010). Nurses will be involved in this process, as well as treatment to decrease the patient’s pain, and likely aspirin or other medication for anti-platelet effects, as well as beta blockers (Gaby, 2010).…

The Cardiovascular System also known as the (Cardio) system, is the most vital system in the human body. The Cardio system is comprised of the heart which keeps the human species alive. The cardio system is not only comprised of the heart but blood vessels, and arteries which transport blood throughout the human body. Frequently, women and men experience problems with the cardio system, although throughout history the focus has been on men and cardio diseases; research proves that women are…

1. Jamilah’s medical problem was discovered to be a heart attack. The heart attack is acute and not chronic. It is a critical condition and care must be taken immediately. A heart attack is not reversible. This an emergent situation, but not exactly a terminal condition. There are procedures that can be performed to improve Jamilah’s condition. 2. The goals of treatment would be to extend Jamilah’s life and possible improve her health. 3. Medical treatment is not indicated if it goes against the…

Exercise is important because it controls weight, and is beneficial to the mind and body. Without exercise, being inactive can lead to diseases such as coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, and colon cancer, according to Harvard researchers. Coronary heart disease, or Atherosclerosis, is a disease in which plaque, a waxy substance, is built up in the coronary arteries. Plaque can harden or break open after a while. Hardened plaque partially blocks the arteries and reduces the flow of…

Purpose: To evaluate the use and efficacy of Stroke Thrombolysis as a treatment in a blocked artery that has caused ischemic stroke. Description of Pathology: Ischemic strokes account for 87% of all stroke incidents, making this type of stroke the most common. Ischemic strokes occur as a result of a blood clot plugging or obstructing an artery carrying blood to the brain. This keeps oxygen and nutrient rich blood from flowing into the brain. If this blockage persists for more than a few minutes…

away the carbon dioxide and waste. Image from university of Nottingham, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/practice/resources/cardiology/function/anatomy.php Angina is a pain or discomfort and tightness in the chest and is usually caused by coronary Heart disease. There are four types of Angina: • Stable • Unstable • Variant (Prinzmetal) • Microvascular Unstable is dangerous it does not follow a pattern…