modern technics are known as functional brain imaging (fMRI) which investigates the activity of the brain. Furthermore, the benefits of new technology has been used in term of health and treatment. Precisely, in the case of stroke patients and their long way of recovery. Stroke patients enriched the knowledge of psychologist in terms of the link between the brain and psychological function. Visible symptoms, such speech impairments, vision restrictions created basement for the localisation of…
for a multiple diseases, including arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, and coronary artery disease. Heart disease includes stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease. Almost four hundred thousand individuals will be killed by coronary heart disease each year (The Heart Foundation 2015). Every thirty-four seconds, someone in the United States is having a heart attack. Someone in the United States will die from something heart…
when prescribed to patients. This can be a huge safety concern for patients. Nurses and physicians play a large role in educating the patients about the medication that they are taking. Xarelto is a newer medication used to prevent the risk for VTE, stroke, and heart attacks. (Drugwatch,2015) The medication is known to cause uncontrollable bleeding. Xarelto does not have an antidote to reverse…
campaign, “to dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease & stroke as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women, a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.”…
This can create problems in several ways. Vascular weakness is caused by overstretching of the blood vessels making them prone to rupture which can lead to strokes and aneurysms. (heart.org,2014) Second, this overstretching can cause tears in the blood vessels that leave scar tissue. This scar tissue can catch cholesterol or other blood cells that travel through the bloodstream, causing an increased risk for…
related to CVA due to thrombus vs. embolus. Describe the stages in the development of an atheroma. There are a few different pathophysiologies that can lead to a stroke. The most common cause of a stroke is from atheroma, or plaque buildup on the artery wall leading to narrowing and then finally an infarction of the brain, or a stroke (VanMeter & Hubert, 2014, p. 347). The progression of an atherosclerosis, starts with damage to the endothelium of the artery (VanMeter & Hubert, 2014, p. 235).…
known as ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked. Permanent damage to brain tissue occurs at the site due to cell death at the affected area. Certain parts of the brain control different body functions, so when damage occurs this alters how the body works. Per the American Stroke Association, 87% of strokes are ischemic (Doenges, Moorhouse, and Murr, 214) Etiology: There are certain risks that can increase the chance of someone having a stroke. High…
Case study Paper A transient ischemic attack-- also known as a mini-stroke-- occurs when an area of the brain is blocked causing a lack of blood flow. When this occurs, oxygen supply is interrupted and emergency services are needed. TIAs come and go quickly, so “although the symptoms of a TIA may disappear, take it as a warning of an impending, serious ischemic stroke” (“What is a stroke?”, 2010). Care delivery, delegation, and prioritization are important concepts to consider when examining a…
The Synergy Model provides the framework for nurses to manage complex clients experiencing acute exasperation of their illness and to work toward reducing the trajectory of the illness (Hardin & Hussey, 2003). The purpose of this synergy paper is to utilize the AACN Synergy model for patient care to a patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 and high blood pressure in addition to being postoperative. Synergy results when the needs and characteristics of a patient, clinical unit or system are…
Follow these ways to fix your raspy or harsh voice Hoarseness is the term given to an abnormal change in your voice pitch and its quality. A hoarse voice can sound lower on the pitch and volume, ranging from a deep, harsh voice to a weak, raspy voice or uneven quality. The hoarseness can be caused by several conditions like laryngitis, which occurs when your voice become inflamed due to overuse of your voice or a virus. Other causes may include the development of your vocal cords, neurological…