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    Hyporeflexic Brain Injury

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    Clinical signs are caused by damage to the grey matter and white matter of the spinal cord. Pain, temperature, vibration, proprioception and dermatomal sensations all may be diminished, which will depend on the exact area of the cord or nerve-root which is compromised. Patients may also complain urinary urgency, hesitation and frequency but infrequnetly of urinary incontinence and retention. Fecal incontinence is very rearly present. Decreased tendon reflexes (hyporeflexia), muscle weakness and…

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    Invidual Beliefs

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    Tiffany, I really enjoyed reading your discussion post. I especially liked the way that you incorporated the topic and influence of heredity on an invidual's attitudes and beliefs. One of the major arguments and/or debates within the psychological community is whether individuals are mostly influenced by nature or nurture. I happen to believe that there is a symbiotic relationship between the two influences; whereas the environment can either foster or suffocate those actions, behaviors, and…

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    To diagnosis AS a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is completed, with two dimensional doppler (2D). An Echocardiogram is a diagnostic study that uses ultrasound waves transmitted through a transducer using a conducting gel to create an image of the heart. Ultrasound waves are cyclic in nature and at a frequency that are not audible within the parameter of human hearing (Fridman, V., 2013). The transthoracic approach provides visualization of the heart and its structures. Throughout TTE the…

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    Evelina Hospital I was able to witness a lot of these and see how the work. The stress tests work by monitoring your heart whilst you preform various exercises, this can include running on a treadmill or going on an exercise bike while your blood pressure is taken as well as an electrocardiogram to measure your heart…

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    Vital Signs

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    are objective measures of physiological function that are used to monitor acute and chronic disease and thus serve as a basic communication tool about patient status.1 Vital signs consist of the measurements of heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Vital signs are used to monitor patient’s health status and also to monitor their recovery from certain diseases. Numerous physiological and pathological changes may occur with age and alter vital signs.1 Respiratory…

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    that can diagnose a number of bladder problems that includes an overactive bladder, stress incontinence, recurring UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections), blood in the urine, tumors, benign and malignant growths, bladder stones, urethra blockage, pain or pressure when urinating, and enlarged prostate glands. A cystoscopy can also allow your Glendora General Surgeon to take samples of tissue to determine if there is an infection or tumors, to remove small tumors, to remove any visible stones, to…

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    Cardiovascular Response

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    Cardiovascular Response: When exercising the muscles requires a constant supply of oxygen, it is the hearts job to make sure there is enough oxygen being pumped round the body for the muscles, the heart has to pump harder and faster as more oxygen is required to get round the body to the muscles in use otherwise they will fatigue quicker. If this is repeated regularly, then over time the heart will become stronger as will become more used to the higher demands. At the start of exercise, the…

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    Troponin Case Studies

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    Introduction: High-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays have provided a significant contribution for the early diagnosis of cardiovascular events due to their ability to detect lower concentrations of troponin levels more rapidly. There is significant evidence about the association between the absolute value of elevated cardiac troponin levels with the prognosis of patients with chest pain (3). However, it is well-known that elevated cardiac troponin levels may occur in situations other than…

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    Hypotension Case Studies

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    Offender seen today in chronic care followup of hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, and hypothyroidism. Patient is currently in CIP. I reviewed her chart and noted that her renal function was normal in 12/2016. At the time, her blood pressure was good at 106/71. At her visit in 12/2016, it was felt that she was overly controlled and was having episodes of possible orthostatic hypotension with lightheadedness. She was on Norvasc, atenolol 50 mg once daily, hydrochlorothiazide, and…

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    X-11 Creative Writing

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    Liz sat in her study, throwing pencils around and sighing as she looked at the wrinkles on her hands. "Vale had a module to extend his life, didn't he?" She then jumped straight into a standing pose and smirked, before grabbing blueprint paper from X-13's Lab. Quickly she roughly drew a square, and quickly drew notes around it, stating; 'Square design, uses tubes to send reinvigorating liquids through the veins, probably painful to insert, you need to replace your arm with metal to use it.' She…

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