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    Granville Hospital 01/11/2017 with heart failure and at that time the EF was stated to be 25-30%. He has been in intermittent atrial flutter for some time. The chart says that he has had atrial fibrillation but the only ECGs I can find were where his SVT show atrial flutter with a controlled ventricular response. Patient states he has gained about 25 pounds in the last two months.…

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    H. has recently had several admissions over the last six months related to her atrial fibrillation (5). One admission was related to a gastrointestinal bleed from the Xaralto. She denies HTN, MI, cancer, or stroke. Past Surgical History (PSH): 2016 Cardiac stress test/catheterization (Chest pain), 2016 cardioversion/TEE (AF) 2016 colonoscopy (GI bleed), 2016 permanent pacemaker/ablation (atrial fibrillation), 1975 Tubal ligation (method of contraception), 1970 Appendectomy (Appendicitis) …

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    Hydrocephalus Having a big head is usually taken in a humorous and figurative manner, but when it comes to hydrocephalus it is taken very literally and seriously. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, enlarging the head and causing brain damage (MedicineNet, 2016). Hydrocephalus can be a result of the ventricles producing too much cerebrospinal fluid. There can also be an obstruction which reduces the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, as well as…

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    Essay On Mitral Valve

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    The mitral valve is the valve that regulates flow from the left atrium of the heart into the left ventricle. This valve is subject to a few different diseases and pathologies that affect its form and function. One of those diseases is mitral valve stenosis which is when the mitral opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle narrows and restricts the blood flow through it. The etiology, pathology and symptoms of mitral valve stenosis are well known and well documented which allows…

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    both file their cases in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. John Hawkins lawsuit concerned the death of her mother, Nancy Brummett, while Helen’s lawsuit against Boehringer concerned taking Pradaxa to treat her atrial fibrillation. * other relevant information about the drug and/or the…

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    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a serious medical condition that causes poor blood flow. It is sometimes referred to as chronic because it can last for years. Though, treatable by medical professional but can lead to complication. AF, is the most common type of abnormal or irregular rhythm of the heart (arrhythmia) affecting millions but mostly associated with aged or older person. The frequent occurrence “of AF increases with age, with the prevalence of 0.1% in person under 55 years of age, up to 2…

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    Atrial Septal Defect

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    , Ammash, N., Dearani, J., Li, Z., Warnes, C., & Connolly, H. (2010). Indications and outcomes of surgical closure of ventricular septal defect in adults. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, 3(3), 290-297. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcin.2009.12.007 Ramaswamy, P. (2015). Ventricular septal defects. Retrieved from http://emedicinie.medscape.com/article/892980-overview Ventricular septal defect. (2015). Retrieved from…

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    types of Arrhythmia, and they include Premature atrial contractions, theses are extra heartbeats that happen in the atria (upper chamber of the heart). These contractions usually do not cause harm and don’t require treatment. Another one is Atrial fibrillation, it’s a heart rhythm that causes the atria to contract abnormally. Multiple things such as coronary artery disease, heart attack injury, and electrolyte imbalances in your blood can cause arrhythmia. Also remember arrhythmia can occur in…

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    Emergency Room Summary

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    Eighty-two years old male patient is presented to the emergency room with onset of dyspnea that is made worse by exertion, relieved by rest and oxygen. Patient stated that he did not try any of his home breathing treatments but did use home oxygen. Patient has a significant past medical history of coronary artery disease with two stents, COPD requiring home oxygen at 4lpm, hypothyroidism, and type 3 diabetes. While in the emergency department the patient was placed on a cardiac monitor and an…

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    Xarelto In Healthcare

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    Medication information can be found in multiple places. These include: social media, magazines, commercials, newspapers, billboards, blogs, journals, etc.. These can be both helpful and harmful when looking for accurate information. Medication resources can provide accurate information. Some of these are unprofessional and advertise the medication for popular uses of the medication. Although they can provide accurate information, the sources may not provide one hundred percent of the necessary…

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