Intracranial hemorrhage

Cardiovascular diseases are conditions that pertain to the heart and blood vessels that interfere with the normal functions of the body. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The heart then acts as a pump and provides blood to all parts throughout the body. Occlusion due to plaque buildup interferes with blood flow. The arteries begin to narrow and blood flow is restricted to the brain. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die resulting in a cerebrovascular…

antipyretics, shortness of breath with supplemental oxygen, IV fluid administration for hydration. Although streptokinase use has been beneficial for acute MI patient, it has shown to pose major risk for stroke patients which may lead to intracranial hemorrhage and death and so do fibrinolytic. Thus for patients who cannot make use of fibrinolytic therapy, the current guidelines suggest permitting moderate hypertension in individuals with acute ischemic stroke since they tend to undergo…

NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS ASSOCIATED WITH RHABDOMYOLISIS Introduction Diabetes insipidus (DI) presents with hypernatremia and consequent hyperosmolality in individuals with an impaired thirst mechanism or no free access to water. Hyperosmolality was found to be associated with rhabdomyolisis, a disease consist of elevated serum creatinine kinase (CPK) and myoglobinuria. Fluid resuscitation is the mainstay of the treatment to prevent life-threatening complications including acute…

(Urden, Stacy & Lough 649). Hemorrhagic strokes, which are also termed as subarachnoid hemorrage, are normally the result of a cerebral aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation. Hypertension, smoking, alcohol and stimulant use can lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage, which are blamed for 13% of strokes (Urden, Stacy & Lough 649). Eighty five percent of strokes are ischemic strokes, where a vascular obstruction, which is caused by a clot, air, lipids or thrombi-atherosclerotic plaque rupture interrupt…

6. Coumadin Classification: Vitamin K Antagonists Clinical uses and indications: The drug Coumadin is used to prevent and treat venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and according towww.rxlist.com, “thromboembolic risks associated with atrial fibrillation and cardiace valve replacement.“ Coumadin also helps reduce the risk of death, myocaridal infartion, and strokes. (www.rxlist.com/coumadin) Normal dosages: Coumadin requires “individualized patient dosage“ (www.rxlist.com) as each patient’s…

2” (2) Patient was diagnosed with Moya Moya disease at age 7. Moya-Moya disease is a rare arterial occlusive disease. It affects the internal carotid artery and its branches and may lead to severe clinical presentations such as stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. Imaging techniques have a key role in management of Moya-Moya disease (Figure 1). They are necessary for diagnosis, choice of treatment, and follow-up. Less invasive imaging techniques have become efficient in hemodynamic studies but…

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hemophilia affects 1 in 5,000 male births which factor out to be about 400 babies born with hemophilia each year [3]. Hemophilia is classified as one of the oldest and longest lifelong bleeding disorders that are inherited, meaning passed down from parents to their children. This disorder occurs when the protein in the blood or platelets that assists the blood to clot is absent or not functioning properly, resulting in extended bleeding…