Introduction: Most penetrating cardiac trauma is the result of either gunshot injuries or stab wounds [13]. In 55-69% of patients presenting with stab wounds, cardiac tamponade develops [1][11].Cardiac Tamponade is a life-threatening, slow or rapid compression of the heart due to the pericardial accumulation of fluid, pus, blood, clots, or gas, as a result of effusion, trauma, or rupture of the heart. The primary abnormality is rapid or slow compression of all cardiac chambers as a result of increasing
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The Chronic Disease I choose to discuss about is Cardiovascular Disease. This is a disease that involves the heart and /or vessels. When plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries this buildup narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through. If a blood clot forms, it can stop the blood flow. This is reasons why people have heart attacks and strokes. There are other reasons as well that can cause you to have heart disease but this is just some of the reasons.The causes of cardiovascular
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Running Head: Epidemiology Paper Epidemiology Paper Tynette Miller Submitted to Dr Sarah Combs in partial fulfillment of NR-466R Community Health Nursing Regis University February 2, 2013 2 Epidemiology Part 1 EPIDEMIOLGY OF HEART DISEASE INTRODUCTION Using a descriptive epidemiology approach, this paper will define heart disease and identify the problems of this disease
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Patient education plan for Larry Garcia Hypertension Case Study Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects about 8.1 million Americans, and is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure is dangerous, as it increases the risk for heart attacks and stroke, which is the number one cause of death in the United States. There are typically no warning signs or symptoms associated with high blood pressure. Unfortunately, it is a life time disease once it
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Hypertension 1. Define the condition and describe symptoms Hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is the force that pumping blood from heart to all tissues and organs of the bodyvia arteries which against the pressure from the artery walls. Typically, normal blood pressure at resting is about 80-120; blood pressure above that from 89-139is believed "pre-hypertension". Also blood pressure of 90-140 or above that will be calledhypertension.Moreover, although stress
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Physical health benefits of participation in physical activity include: • Reduction in risk of heart disease by as much as half; • Better recovery from a heart attack and reduced risk of having a second heart attack; • Reduced risk of stroke; • Reduced risk of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol; • Prevention and treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes; • Reduced risk of developing and dying from some cancers, such as colon and breast cancers; and assistance with coping, rehabilitation
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Diana Schmidt Vascular Dementia Some symptoms may be similar to those of other types of dementia and usually reflect increasing difficulty to perform everyday activities like eating, dressing, or shopping. The most common type of vascular dementia is multi-infarct dementia (MID), which is caused by a series of small strokes, or “mini-strokes,” that often go unnoticed. These mini-strokes, also referred to as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), result in only temporary, partial blockages
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Clinical Assignment: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Introduction The American Heart Association has identified several risk factors that greater your chance of developing coronary heart disease and heart attack. Major risk factors are those that research has shown significantly increase the risk of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Risk factors are divided up into modifiable and non-modifiable as outlined below. Patient Profile My patient on 03/31/2011
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Cardiac Catheterization Paper 11/17/2011 1) Describe the procedure of cardiac catheterization: Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) is a specialized study of the heart during which a catheter, or thin hollow flexible tube, is inserted into the artery of the groin or arm. Under x-ray visualization, the tip of the catheter is guided to the heart. Pressures are measured and an x-ray Angiogram (Angio) movie of the heart and blood vessels are
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Cardiovascular Disease Lori Hornaday HCA 240 May 9, 2013 Dr. Lorie Larson Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, chest pain or stroke. According to Richard P. Lewis M.D. (Can Cardiovascular Disease be Prevented), “Cardiovascular disease is the commonest chronic illness in our society…” which suggests that there are many factors that lead to a diagnosis of CD that
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