Symptoms And Treatment Of A Long Term Condition

Mariam background is 60 year old lady admitted with left sided weakness and facial droop. Once confirmed stroke using the Recognition of Stroke in the Emergency Room (ROSIER) scale. Catangui (2015) states ROSIER scale is used to distinguish whether the patient is having a stroke or stroke mimics e.g. seizures or brain tumours. Computed tomography CT brain showed ischemic stroke. Ischaemic stroke is lack of sufficient blood supply to perfuse the brain/ cerebral tissue due to narrowing or blocked arteries in the brain (Morrison, 2014). According to Stroke Association (2015) statics shows that 1520000 strokes occur in the United Kingdom.

3000 word essay on patient with left sided stroke with one identified health need/problem: Dysphagia

The health issue that this artifact discusses is the significance of knowing and recognizing the warning signs of a stroke. The American Heart Association has made it their mission to provide unlimited health information and research in the hopes of eliminating cardiovascular diseases as well as helping society in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Stroke is the number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of

The aim of this essay is to define a long term condition (LTC) and explain why this is important for nurses. Common symptoms may accompany many LTC’s and how these are treated, along with the impact on patient and carer will be considered. The patient chosen for this case study shall be referred to as John to

Which additional clinical manifestation(s) should the nurse expect to find if Nancy's symptoms have been caused by a brain attack (stroke)? (Select all that apply.)

The aim of this essay is to consider approaches to promoting the self-management of a long-term condition. The focus will be linked to module content and based on a patient that I have provided nursing care for during my clinical practice. There will be a brief introduction of the patient and the context in which I was involved in their nursing care. The pathophysiology of the chosen LTC along with the related physical, psychological and social needs of the patient will be considered. There will be a discussion of principles of self-management that will link to national LTC policies. This will also include initiatives and analysis of the evidence of the underlying principles for an approach to providing self-management support, for the

Your mother was brought in by the ambulance on January 19. She was having difficulty speaking, swallowing and was showing signs of paralysis on her right side. Your mother has a history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Your father said that she is taking medication daily. Your father said that your mother has been fine until her face started drooping and she complained of having a headache. Your father stated that she was unable to drink her coffee without it spilling down her face and she was reaching in the cupboard when her arm started to fall. She was getting up from the kitchen table when she collapsed and was not able to get up without help. Your mother then was not able to move and could not swallow or talk.

2.1. This report discusses the significance of using evidence based nursing for the treatment and management of long term conditions. It focuses on how evidence based practice influences the patient care and includes personal reflection of caring for a person with a long term condition with experience of using evidence based care.

Stroke previously known as Cerebrovascular accident is well-defined as ‘an abrupt cessation of cerebral circulation in one or more of the blood vessels distributing the brain. Due to the interruption or diminish of oxygen supply causes serious damage or necrosis in the brain tissues (Jauch, Kissella & Stettler, 2005). There is a presence of one or more symptoms such as weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg, difficulty speaking or swallowing, dizziness, loss of balance, loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes and headache. Stoke is categorised into two types, Ischaemic and haemorrhagic

In this paper will we discuss and learn more about cerebral vascular accidents, or what is more commonly referred to as a stroke. We will focus on the diagnostic testing that is performed in order to formally diagnose a stroke, the typical prognosis for someone who has suffered from a stroke, along with treatments, including complementary and alternative medicine treatment that may also help benefit the patient. The patient in particular is a Jan, 72 year-old woman who recently suffered a stroke and as a result suffered damage to the right side of her body and is now having difficulty speaking. We will look into how she may be able to take care of herself and her three cats now that this has happened, as she is a widow and has no children.

M. is a 79-year-old woman who was admitted to the emergency department yesterday with a severe headache. Shortly after admission, she became unresponsive; a brain scan revealed she had suffered a total anterior circulatory stroke. Marianne's pupils are dilated and do not respond to light; she is breathing with the assistance of a respirator. Her elderly husband and

is a 78-year-old man who was fit but is suspected of having a stroke three days ago. For

When the patient was in hospital she presented as having a significant stroke which led to her death. During the autopsy there was a discovery of damage to her heart

‘A long-term condition (LTC) is one that cannot currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication and/or other therapies’ (Department of Health, 2010). It is a condition of prolonged duration that may affect any aspect of any person’s life with symptoms coming and going but there is no cure (Long Term Medical Conditions Alliance (LMCA), 2007). Long-term pain has been reported to impact 70% of the population’s work ability, 80% of home life and 83% of the ability to take part in leisure activities (Patient and Client Council, 2014). There are currently 15.4 million people in England with a LTC, of which accounts for more than 50% of all GP appointments, 65% of all outpatient appointments and more than 70% of all inpatient bed days (Department of Health, 2010). Long-term pain is commonly known as chronic pain (British Pain Society, 2010).

Based on the information in the case study, it is likely that Mrs Tim has suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA). A TIA is when there is a temporary restriction to blood flow in the brain, which causes a deficit in neurological function (Koutoukidis, Stainton, & Hughson, 2013). The duration is anywhere between a couple of minutes through to 24 hours. The main causes of TIA’s are: an occlusion caused by a micro-emboli; arteriole spasm (Chang, Daly, & Elliott, 2006); or a small brain haemorrhage. Without the blood flowing, the brain cannot get the oxygen it needs and brain cells begin to die. However, once the blood flow is restored, oxygen is distributed and brain function is once again restored (National Stroke Foundation - Australia,