Vascular disease

Definition and Pathophysiology The leading cause of PVD/PAD is atherosclerosis of the arteries. Atherosclerosis occurs when deposits of lipids and cholesterol obstruct and harden the arteries. This leads to progressive narrowing of the artery. When this takes place in the peripheral vessels, blood flow id compromised to the lower extremities, and is known as PVD/PAD. There are actually three types of Peripheral Vascular Disease. Type 1(10-15% of patients) involves the aorta and ileac arteries, type 2 (~ 25% of patients) involve the aorta and the common and external ileac arteries, and the most common type 3(~60-70% of patients) which involves the aorta, ileac, popliteal, and tibial arteries. This plaque usually forms at arterial bifurcations…

Peripheral vascular disease is condition that applies when the arteries in the human body narrow, often away from the major heart or brain organs. When this occurs in these two vital organs, these conditions are known each as coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease, respectively. Peripheral vascular disease is often found to affect the legs. The common symptoms for this disease include pain along the leg while walking and even when found at rest. In the affected leg, the nails and…

A Cerebral Vascular Disease (CVA) also known as a Stroke, is a preventable disease that can devastate a persons life, their families and loved ones. A CVA occurs when there is a decreased, inadequate or poor blood flow to all or part of the brain, this decreased blood flow can cause a decrease in oxygen and glucose, both of which are necessary for cellular metabolism or to keep tissue alive. When this cellular metabolism is prevented it can cause cellular death or (Ischemia). Other causes…

Intervention Treatment Plan Development with Goals and Measurable Objective The goal was to treat the residents Peripheral Vascular Disease in her toes immediately so there would not be any amputations. After the resident’s treatment and rehab, the goal was to send the resident home with her daughter. The objective was to find a service and solutions for the resident and family to find a treatment center. Social Services researched and called local treatment center that treat Peripheral…

non-diabetic population on hemodialysis. Sixty patients were asked to have a comprehensive foot check analysis. This was an observational study done in a satellite facility. A foot screening tool was used to identify risk factors associated with foot ulceration such as peripheral arterial disease, peripheral neuropathy, or foot pathology. Risk factors for ulcerations were recorded at baseline for all patients and mortality data was revisited after three years. Foot pathology was noted in 79% of…

For example, (alcohol flush reaction) around 50% of Asian people with genetic variation in Aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), alcohol metabolizing enzyme. They eliminate alcohol at a slower rate. This variation may keep them away from becoming alcoholic. Based on the review PAPER 12: "DNA Damage and Repair in Vascular Disease" Annu. Rev. Physiol. (2016) 78:5.1-5.22, Respond succinctly and clearly the following three questions: 4. What do the Authors mean when stating "It is often unclear whether…

to prepare them to create a sense of ownership and commitment to their work and the organization as a whole. The evidenced based practice project proposed to be implemented at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) will cultivate the staff to improve the quality of care for the veteran population. The proposed practice change project focuses on improving diabetic foot related problems in the End Stage Renal Disease population receiving hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis.End Stage…

affect plant vessel length. Third, was to see if there was a relationship between plant vessel length and diameter and how this relationship relates to plant hydraulic function. Lastly, researchers wanted to determine if the vessel length was phylogenetically conserved. Although there research is useful and is a good first step in providing insight on a topic not well explored, adjustments could be made in certain areas to better rely the experimental findings. This research focused on…

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the fifth most common disease in the United States and worldwide infecting about 13,400 people. That’s about 37 cases every day. Raising awareness could help inform people of the risks of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by decreasing the amount of serum interleukin in your body, staying away from certain chemicals in your job or even at your own home, and decreasing the amount of people diagnosed or even killed. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients with high levels of serum interleukin…

Menkes Syndrome and its Effects on the Human Body Menkes syndrome, also called Menkes Disease or MD, is a lethal genetic disorder that affects copper levels in the body which leads to a copper deficiency. Classical MD is the most intense form of this disease with occipital horn syndrome (OHS) being the mildest. Symptoms of Menkes syndrome can be mild or severe. Patients typically fail to meet developmental milestones and tend to have kinky brittle hair, are under weight and experience a…