Predicting the risk of unplanned readmission or death within 30 days of discharge after a heart failure hospitalization. American Heart Journal, 164(3). 365-372. Retrieved from: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/771215_print This article sought to find an appropriate model to predict the risk of unplanned heart failure readmissions. The primary outcome from chart reviews also included death of heart failure patients within 30 days of discharge. The study looked at Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
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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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adjustments to best fit each individual’s needs and provide the best outcome possible. I conducted an interview with Mrs. L., a 89 year-old homemaker, and her daughter, Ms. L, a 63-year old mortgage broker. Mrs. L. was being admitted for congestive heart failure after her daughter noticed a marked increase in weight gain over a period of one week. Mrs. L’s BNP was 863 and neither the patient nor the mother understood the significance of this level; moreover, they did not understand the nature of
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advanced congestive heart failure. Having migrated from Austria to Australia, and now living alone due to the unfortunate death of his wife and daughter 30 years ago, Ferdinand feels quite isolated and alone. Ferdinand’s medical conditions have limited his lifestyle in various ways over the years such as isolation from friends, the closure of his business and consequent financial struggle, interruptions in his dietary and lifestyle choices and immobilization by his bilateral leg swelling and heart failure
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videotelephone or regular telephone reminders would increase the quantity of prescribed cardiac medication taken in a sample of elderly individuals who have congestive heart failure (CHF) (Peteva, 2001). Within this research I would disseminate the new scientific knowledge with the help of the pharmaceutical company that makes the congestive heart failure medication. With the help and support of the pharmaceutical maker, I would provide a full in-service to the nursing staff of hospitals and doctor’s offices
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Geriatric History and Physical with Problem List and Plan Health Assessment Lab General Patient Information Client: 81-year-old Caucasian/Italian female Source: Client, seems reliable Marital status: Widower Religion: Catholic Occupation: House wife Formal education: High school Primary language: English, written and spoken Secondary: None Reason for Seeking Care: Shortness of breath and productive cough. History of Present Illness: Recurrent episodes of
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care. Primary care educates people about how to prevent diseases. Today, the nurse is going to discuss age-related changes to the heart. She will discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatments of coronary artery disease, congestive failure, and myocardial infarction. First, I am going to discuss a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. The signs for a heart attack include Pain, fullness, and or squeezing sensation of the chest, Jaw pain, toothache, headache, sweating, heartburn, indigestion
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current patient with heart failure being nursed in a community setting. Due to confidentiality and patient privacy, the patient discussed will be referred to as John¹. John is an 82 year old gentleman who lives alone in sheltered accommodation. John’s son and daughter live close and take it in turns to visit daily. John is an ex-smoker who gave up 20 years ago, has long standing hypertension and is overweight having a BMI of 30 kg/m. John was diagnosed with heart failure a year ago after being
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disease is one of the leading causes in elderly deaths. It can effect many aspects of heart functions, including arteries, valves, and heart muscles. Cardiovascular Disease Awareness By knowing the causes and symptoms associated with Cardiovascular Disease, people can increase prevention of this disease. Causes There are many factors that can add to a patients risk of developing congestive heart failure (CHF) or cardiovascular disease. Smoking and high blood pressure, and compulsive drinking
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videotelephone or regular telephone reminders would increase the quantity of prescribed cardiac medication taken in a sample of elderly individuals who have congestive heart failure (CHF) (Peteva, 2001). Within this research I would disseminate the new scientific knowledge with the help of the pharmaceutical company that makes the congestive heart failure medication. With the help and support of the pharmaceutical maker, I would provide a full in-service to the nursing staff of hospitals and doctor’s offices
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