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arterial blood pressure above the normal range expected in a particular age group. In other words, it refers to HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. On the other hand, arteriosclerosis refers to any of several conditions affecting the arteries. The term is often used interchangeably with atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries caused by deposition of fatty plaques in the inner walls This results to the narrowing of the pathway, thus, obstructing the flow of blood, and consequently, high blood pressure. Why…

before a person hits adulthood. However, there is some changes that may take part in the mist of entering into adulthood. A key factor in midigating the risk the ones health is the ablity to participate in some form of exercise. Exercise reduces blood pressure, strengthens the heart and lungs, and makes depression, osteroporosis, heart desease, arthrites and even some cancer less likely (K. Berger. 2008). The opposite of exersise, which is sitting for long peroids of time can result in a lot of…

Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or above, or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or above, or currently taking medication to lower blood pressure (Burt, Gu & Nwankwo, 2014). Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects an estimated 67 million American adults and causing about 348,000 American deaths (in 2009) with a total cost to the nation of $47.5 billion annually (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). African Americans develop…

treat a poor health of hypertension or known to everyone as a high blood pressure. My bottom line up front (bluf) is a hearty rhythm of my heart beat. In the beginning a long time ago, so far away half way around the world when I was a young boy growing up in the Philippines, my grandmother on my mother’s side of the family had two younger siblings that passed away at age of 45 from heart attacked due to high blood pressure. My father had two mild strokes with minor physical complication,…

challenges homeostasis, which is the term used to describe a constant internal environment, as well as affecting other body systems such as the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This is seen through a stressed person having increased blood pressure, or breathing rates higher or lower than normal. (The Effects of Stress on the Body…

5. What are the potential contraindications that can prevent someone from having a cardiac catheterization? What is the contraindication that must be considered in Robert Wilson’s case? Why is this of concern? There are potential contraindications to getting a cardiac catheterization, though the only contraindication is the inability to provide an informed consent. There have been unstable patients how have tolerated this procedure but with high risk patients, the nurse has be cautious of…

function of the whole system of the body (DeLaune and Ladner, 2002).In the process of observations Anne’s vital signs were checked and recorded that pulse 78 beats per minute, temperature- 36 degree Celsius, oxygen saturation 98 percentages and blood pressure 120/70. She was alert and all the observations were recorded on the News chart (RCP,…

Children” by Ayden and Brass (2017), it is considered an “advanced form of Pulmonary Hypertension.” Pulmonary Hypertension is where the “arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrow.” When these arteries become narrow, the pressure within these arteries rise to dangerous levels making the heart have to work harder to pump the blood back to the lungs, this eventually begins to damage the lungs (para. 1). According to the article “Eisenmenger Syndrome in Children”…

causing further damage, whilst cerebral oedema can inhibit blood flow, tissue perfusion and the brains ability to receive adequate nutrition and oxygenation. As Shirley’s blood pressure is low this can also affect cerebral perfusion due to decreased tissue oxygenation and lead to confusion and ultimately…

Personal Statement What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue the study of medicine and the Joint Admission Medical Program? Please explain why or how. * (5000 characters) My interest in medicine sparked when I was an adolescent being cared for by my pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez. As a kid, I consistently had shortness of breath and wheezing during sports competitions. As a result, Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with asthma and prescribed an inhaler and nebulizer to…