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central nervous system effects include bizarre dreams, insomnia and depression. (Burcham & Rosenthal, 2016) HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) Statins are used to lower LDL cholesterol, elevate HDL cholesterol and reduce triglyceride levels. Life-long treatment is required, due to return to post-treatment levels when the medication is stopped. Statins increase the number of LDL receptor on liver cells by inhibiting hepatic HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme limits cholesterol biosynthesis.…

Heart Disease In the world today, there are many harmful and deadly diseases. These diseases are caused by people themselves or they are caused by human nature or probability. One of the many diseases that affect people is heart disease. Heart disease can strike anyone at anytime. The history of heart disease dates back to the Egyptian mummies. Pharaoh Merenptah died from atherosclerosis, which is a type of heart disease. Some early discoveries were made by Leonardo da Vinci and William Harvey…

Clinical Manifestations “Some stated that healthcare providers who deny the existence of symptoms have never lived with HTN,” (Patros, Schlomann, Schmitke & Virgin, 2012). When healthcare providers disregard the symptoms the client expresses, the clients’ felt undetermined efforts to express themselves. “Participants described the following symptoms: headache, facial flushing, being tired, dizziness, blurring of vision, seeing stars, patting in the temple area, rapid heart rate, swelling,…

Depending on age, gender and other comorbidities CEA is indicated in patients with recent CVA and documented moderate same sided carotid stenosis (50%– 69%) The estimated perioperative morbidity and mortality risk must be <50%. Include antiplatelet and statin in managing patients with carotid artery stenosis and stroke. For patients with stroke secondary to 50% - 99% occlusion of a major intracranial artery, aspirin 325 mg/d is preferred to warfarin. Clopidogrel + Aspirin 325 x 90 days may…

Objective 1: Clinical Manifestation & Risk Factors • Rhabdomyolysis occurs due to the breakdown of muscle tissue o Muscle breakdown causes myoglobin to enter the bloodstream which can lead to kidney damage (Miller, n.d). • Creatine Kinase (CK) o Is an enzyme released by damaged muscle. CK is used to diagnose and follow muscle disease (Miller n.d). • Aspartate transaminase & alanine transaminase o Elevated levels of may be due to damaged muscles or overworking the muscles (Sjogren 2007). •…

class of drug that enhance the lives of many individuals and provides an alternative method for treating cholesterol that will appeal to patients who do not see results from their current medication or experience severe side effects. Most current statins, like Lipitor, block the liver’s production of bad cholesterol. Praluent uses a different method in which antibodies target a protein called PCSK9 that generally maintains high levels of cholesterol in the liver…

It is even known to prevent blood clots and it works better than statin drugs for lowering cholesterol. Heart Healthy Supplements and Foods Coenzyme Q10 doesn’t only convert food into energy, it is also a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals known to damage cell membranes, cause cell death, and alter DNA. Free…

1. What were the main findings of Mr. Penzey’s physical exam? How could his CT results be related to his blood pressure findings? A physical examination for high blood pressure also comprises a medical history. The extent of the physical examination as well as the level of detail in your doctor's questions depend on how high your blood pressure is in addition to whether you have other risk factors for heart disease. High blood pressure can harm your blood vessels, heart as well as kidneys. This…

given for the throbbing pain experienced by the patient will be the peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Patient has a medical history of both hypertension and hyperlipidemia for which he has been treated with Valsartan and Zocor. Long term use of statin can lead to myalgia and fatigue. Physical therapist apparently did not perform any tests to doubt vascular reasons for pain. Given the history of hyperlipidemia, throbbing pain in abdominal and groin area with episodes of dyspnea during…

Continuous glucose monitoring using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), 2. Statin therapy, 3. Annual urine albumin screening, 4. Annual eye exam (NQMC, 2015). These four clinical quality measures are among nine process measures recognized by (NQMC), and currently used as evaluation criteria to assess the quality of care provided…