Syncope

After the conduction of lab testing, Room 337 was diagnosed with syncope. Her syncope was most likely a result of insufficient O2 delivery to the brain caused by a decreased CO produced by the weakening of her heart muscle. Despite hypertension medications, Room N337’s dizziness and muscle fatigue persists demonstrated by fluctuations in her orthostatic BP readings reflecting the inability to get out of bed and move freely. Syncope will be discussed along with the pathogenesis, signs and…

Introduction One-third of all older adults suffer a fall every year. In this age group falls represent great danger to the health and quality of life. It’s one of the most expensive and traumatic events a patient can experience either at home or while staying at a facility. Nurses have the opportunity to play an essential role in preventing falls in older adults through application of best practices. Determining the risk factors and trying to prevent falls is difficult but not impossible…

temporary loss of consciousness within a 34-44 month range. Furthermore, individuals with a diagnostic basal ECG who experienced syncope, their chances of having a SCD were fairly great. Another research on Brugada syndrome was performed, and with follow-ups between forty and fifty months, 17% of people who had symptoms of Brugada syndrome had aborted SCD and 6% experienced syncope. On the other hand, asymptomatic patients did not experience much of these events at…

can restrict athletes from playing in their sports. It is not likely for any winter athletes to get the illness. Sports like football, soccer, and cross country will experience these hot conditions. Some symptoms of this illness are heat cramps, syncope, exhaustion, stroke, hyponatremia, and dehydration. These symptoms most likely occur in hot or humid weather, but they sometimes get overlooked. It recommended that athletes train in 1 to 2 hours of heat that will resemble their event heat…

The doctor who inserted her IUD informed her she had likely experienced a vasovagal response, when she described her set of symptoms that to her felt like extreme carsickness affecting her in an instant. Treatment: The treatment protocol used to manage K.B.’s discomfort and muscle tension related to her TOS during her RSNC appointments is: massage of the posterior thoracic and cervical area, sliding cupping along paraspinal muscles and over trapezius muscles, passive stretching of pectoralis…

1. Fatigue and dyspnea on exertion are two common symptoms associated with mitral valve dysfunction. Many patients may not even show any signs and symptoms in the initial years except tiredness and fatigue. According to Shipton & Wahba, signs and symptoms of mitral dysfunctions include dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, orthopnea, chest discomfort, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and eventually leading to signs of right-sided heart failure. Although, mitral dysfunctional may be…

Precaution steps for prevention Body (Main point 1) I. Causes - “An arrhythmia is an aberrant heart rhythm which is either a change in the speed or pattern of the heartbeats. Symptoms commonly associated with arrhythmias include palpitations, near syncope, syncope, chest pain, and shortness of breath.” A. Sub point 1. Hereditary conditions are the leading cause of cardiac arrhythmia. Because there are many other conditions related. 2. Aging is the next, as we get older so does the heart.…

spouse, it was evident the spouse lacked any medical knowledge. Numerous health questions were directed at the spouse and the main response given by the spouse was, “I don’t know.” For example, when asking the spouse if the patient had a history of syncope, diabetes, or any neurological problems, the spouse replied, “I don’t think so, but I don’t know what that is” and he looked forlorn. The spouse admitted that when it came to health issues, he was unaware…

explain why. That was until I was 13 years old, lying on the paper covered bed and feeling faint, waiting for my doctor. When he walked in, he asked what was the matter. As I explained, his look of confusion turned to understanding. “Vasovagal syncope” he called it, rather large words for a preteen like myself. He explained how the vagus nerve triggers the blood pressure and heart rate to malfunction. My “trigger” happened to be anything medical related, which seemed to rule out any associated…

Surgeons and anesthesiologists represent two medical professionals with some of the highest stress work. Everyday the lives of their patients are put in their hands. These two must also work together in communicating the status of the patient before, during and after a surgery. A simple wisdom tooth removal surgery is no different. The vital signs of the patient must be monitored continuously throughout by the anesthesiologist, this information must be relayed to the surgeon, and the surgeon…