Hypertension

rate during Atrial Fibrillation can range from 400-500 BPM. On an EKG the Atrial Fibrillation looks like small irregular complexes that are hard to interpret because the P waves can’t be identified. Some causes of AF are myocardial infarction, hypertension, mitral valve disease, heart failure, thyroid disorders, pulmonary emboli and alcohol…

Heart Attack Heart attack is the consequence and progression of worsening CAD. The coronary artery become partial of completely blocked and suddenly stop the blood flow. Without oxygen part of the heart become permanently damaged and loses its ability of contractility; resulting in scarred area or necrosis. These damage are permanent or irreversible (Mozaffarian et al., 2015). Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a diseased heart muscle. The chambers of the heart enlarge and the heart muscle…

Case Report: This is a 56-year-old white female with a history of cirrhosis secondary to alcoholism and NASH, history of portal hypertension and ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy, who was brought to the ED by her mother and daughter due to concerns about confusion. The patient is confused and unable to answer questions; therefore this information has been obtained by family members. According to the family members, the patient has been confused for 2-3 days and has had a few episodes of emesis…

Bariatric Surgery Obesity has inflicted people due to the rise of high calorie products, which comprise the majority of food that we eat almost every day. This results to the increase of people developing various health problems like diabetes, hypertension, slow metabolism, coronary heart disease, and even cancer. There are more illnesses to mention and all rooted from being obese. Since obesity is hard to treat with exercise and dieting alone, obese people has opted to undergo bariatric…

Ms. RS is a 95 y/o African-American female seen and evaluated at Hartford Nursing and Rehab Facility for monthly renewal. Resident was sitting in her wheelchair in her room. She was pleasant on approach and she was able to verbalize her needs. Resident did not appear to be in any acute distress at this time. She states that she feels better that last week, but occasionally experiences cramps in her lower legs. She states that has similar episodes in the past that resolve in a few days. She…

diet was also the first failed diet”. The DASH diet followed after several decades later. The DASH diet was developed by the US National Institutes of Health, or the NIH as its commonly referred to. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. According to the National Institutes of Health (2016), “The National Institutes of Health traces its roots to 1887, when a one-room laboratory was created…

Heart failure is one of the leading causes in death among the human health system. Scientist is constantly finding ways to keep the cardiovascular system healthy so this casualty can be reduced. In order to do that, a solution has to be put in place to keep the cardiovascular system regulated. This means knowing how the heart functions and how to keep it working at a sustainable level so problems can be prevented. The cardiovascular system works on a homeostasis system. This is where the…

undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and adjustable gastric banding (AGB) procedures lose 62% and 47% of excess weight, respectively [1]. Bariatric treatment of obesity also attenuates or resolves comorbidities including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea in greater than 60% of patients [2]. Despite significant improvement in weight and comorbid conditions, there is growing concern that bariatric surgery may exert a negative effect on the skeleton by…

amounts of Americans dying each year due to health conditions caused by obesity. Obesity is currently a worldwide epidemic. The public health crisis is associated with "over twenty different diseases and conditions including high blood pressure (hypertension), type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, deep vein blood clots, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstone disease, arthritis, colon cancer, breathing problems, and depression." However,…

1. Biliary atresia is a childhood chronic, progressive liver problem that can be acquired or congenital. This abnormality affects females slightly more often than males, and Asians and African Americans more often than Caucasians. The bile ducts, which would normally allow bile liquids to drain into the intestines and kidneys, are blocked. This blockage of bile, which aids in digestion, causes liver damage, and in turn, affects many vital body functions. Symptoms are noticed one to six weeks…