Depending on its cause, pleurisy may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as, shortness of breath, fever and chills, rapid shallow breathing, unexplained weight loss, sore throat followed by pain and swelling in the joints, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, and vomiting blood. The inflammation of the pleura sometimes causes fluid to build up in the pleural cavity. This is known as pleural effusion. You may have less pain after this happens, because the fluid prevents the two layers of the pleura from rubbing together. If there is a large amount of fluid, it may prevent the lung from expanding when you breathe in.
In fact, the most common cause of heart failure is myocardial infarction. The nurse should also ask Bert if he has hypertension, another primary underlying condition causing heart failure. [pic][pic] [pic]"Do you have varicose veins?" Varicose veins are not associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
A reflective account of blood glucose monitoring simulated skills. This essay reflects upon blood glucose monitoring skills that was learnt at the skills Laboratory, and experienced during my clinical practice with a diabetic service user. Blood glucose monitoring is a way of gaining an indication concentration of glucose blood, thereby allowing diagnosis and treatment of a condition, (Endacott et al, 2009). In the United Kingdom (UK), it was predicted that the current 2.6 million people diagnosed with diabetes will peak to over 4 million by 2025, (Diabetes UK, 2010). According to Endacott et al 2009, monitoring blood glucose has a vital role to play in minimising the development of such complications as retinopathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
The patient is also receiving multiple courses of respiratory treatment, including vest therapy, cough assistance and nebulizer treatments. Hypoxemia: Abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be mild to severe and leads to shortness of breath. Low blood oxygen can result from a variety of conditions that affect either the ability of the heart to pump blood to the lungs to receive oxygen or the function of the lungs themselves. Cerebral hypoxia can be caused by any event that severely
With this knowledge, they were able to more precisely diagnosis certain cardiovascular problems. The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart in exquisite detail. Interpretation of these details allows diagnosis of a wide range of heart conditions. These conditions can vary from minor to life threatening. An ECG is a very useful tool for determining whether a person has heart disease.
Circulation refers to the flow of blood around the body from the heart to vital organs. In order to ensure adequate circulation, the patient may require the use of one or more intravenous (IV) tubes (Berniker). Through the IVs the patient receives fluids, drugs, and blood transfusions as needed to support circulation. When vital organs fail, the body cannot regulate these components, and must be quickly restored to a normal state by a doctor. Preserving the body’s internal equilibrium requires careful monitoring of innumerable indicators of the patient’s well-being.
The stress of abuse could trigger chest pain or angina, and may be a factor in other serious heart problems. High blood pressure, breathing problems, stomach problems (ulcers), and panic attacks are common stress-related symptoms among older people who experience abuse. Other long term effects could be a loss of mobility, depression, anxiety, changes in behaviour, behavioural issues and negative relationships. Many adults experiencing abuse are isolated. Individuals who abuse adults often threaten, harass, or intimidate them.
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Subedetu Braimah Holy Names University Abstract A pressure ulcer is a condition that affects an area of the skin which occurs when something continuously rubs against the skin. Pressure ulcers are also commonly referred to as bedsores, or pressure sores, and ranges in varies from a redness of the skin to more severe, deep craters with exposed muscle or bone. Pressure ulcers are common in patients who have limited mobility due to spinal cord injuries, fractures, pain, old age, use of wheelchair, and comma. Additionally, pressure ulcers is also common among people who are malnourished, have fragile skin, or have disease that affects blood flow like diabetes or vascular diseases. Prevention includes identifying at-risk persons and implementing specific prevention measures.
Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease Abstract In America about 600,000 people die of heart disease each year in the United States. That’s one in every four deaths. Every year about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 515,000 are a first heart attack and 205,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack. Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease is also known by other names such as, Atherosclerosis, hardening of the ateries, heart disease, Ischemic heart disease and narrowing of the arteries.
Stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing 160,000 people each year, and is the leading cause of adult disability (National Institute of Health, 2010). Stroke is not a Healthy People 2010 Health Indicator, yet three of the health indicators are directly related to strokes. Physical activity, overweight and obesity, and tobacco use are three of the 10 health indicators that Healthy People 2010 identified as the leading health indicators that reflect the major health concerns in the United States.