are stable. She has a very minimal cough without sputum production. She does have some shortness of breath with exertion. Her dyspnea is complicated by chronic congestive heart failure. Medications: 1. Aspirin. 2. Caltrate. 3. Lasix. 4. Levothyroxine. 5. Multivitamin. 6. Oxybutynin. 7. Magnesium. 8. Vitamin D3. 9. Zocor. 10. Miralax. 11. Flonase.
diagnosis of Acute onset chronic systolic heart failure, Afib, CHF, and hypothyroidism. She has a past medical history of Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CAD (Stent 2001). The patient was admitted to Lutheran Augustana Center on January 4, 2016 and was evaluated for therapy on January 5, 2016. Her current medications include Albuterol and Ipratropium via nebulizer to address shortness of breath. A combination of drugs to treat the symptoms of congestive heart failure and other comorbid diagnosis include:
pain, no palpitations. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Well-developed, well-nourished white male who is alert and oriented x3. Wears bilateral hearing aids. Afebrile with blood pressure 130/70. NECK: No carotid bruits. LUNGS: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. HEART: S1, S2 normal. No murmur. No S3 or S4. ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender. No arterial bruits. No masses, no organomegaly. EXTREMITIES: No edema. No pulses present in the lower extremities. The right great toe is absent. The left great toe shows a 2 x 1 cm
medication. Early diagnosis and effective management of hypertension is essential because it is a major modifiable risk factor to cerebrovascular, cardiac, vascular, and renal diseases. The higher the blood pressure, the greater the risk for heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. The two major types of hypertension are primary and secondary. Primary hypertension accounts for more than 90% of all cases and has no known cause, although it is hypothesized that genetic factors, hormonal
In clinical research, a clinical endpoint is a sign or symptom that constitutes a target outcome of a study. Unfortunately, there may be no convenient clinical endpoint for some studies. For example, the clinical endpoint of hypertension is death over the next 50 years, so blood pressure is used as a “surrogate endpoint.” Similarly, the concentration of viral particles is used in HIV/AIDS studies. Bone density is used in osteoporosis studies. A true endpoint must be a medical condition that a patient
A Myocardial Infarction also known as a “heart attack” or acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention to prevent extenuating damage or death to the muscle that pumps the human body with oxygen therefore, life. Many of those who’ve suffered damage from a heart attack and survived are able to go back to enjoying a normal life if damage is limited with proper treatment and preventive lifestyle changes. This paper will encompass the pathophysiology that is a Myocardial
Statins are drugs used in the treatment of many diseases including hypercholesterolemia, ischemic heart disease (angina, chronic heart disease and myocardial infarction), cerebrovascular accidents and peripheral arterial disease. Adults with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or those with a 10-year risk of developing CVD should start statin therapy as a prophylactic measure. As a result of all these indications, statins are one of the world’s most prescribed drugs (1). Many forms of statins
3. According to the B.P value, what stage of hypertension is M.K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease on the U.S population. According to the blood pressure in the assessment, M.K. has stage one hypertension. It was noted that she is currently being prescribed Lasix and Lotensin to help with her high blood pressure. Lotensin, also known as Benazepril, is an ACE-inhibitor, or angiotensin-coverting enzyme inhibitor
Bronchitis is an inflammation and swelling of the respiratory tubes between the nose, throat and the lungs. These tubes include the trachea, the bronchi, and the bronchioles. Chronic Bronchitis is a serious long-term lung disease that can be caused by a long-term exposure to inhaled irritants such as cigarettes. Chronic Bronchitis is one of the conditions that correlates with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). As the study shows M.K is noted to have a history of smoking for 22 years. Smoking
2011 Cause of death: Hypertensive Heart disease 1. Etiology – Hypertensive heart disease is associated with high blood pressure related to the heart's arteries and muscles. Blood is transported to the heart by coronary arteries. High blood pressure causes blood vessels to become narrow which can cause the blood flow to the heart to slow and even stop. Sometimes blood clots form and get stuck in the narrowed arteries and put the person at serious risk of a heart attack. Poor blood circulation