Cardiology

Chest Pain Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Chest pain is defined as a general term for any dull, aching pain in the thorax, usually referring to that of acute onset, which is often regarded as being myocardial in origin unless proven otherwise (McGraw-Hill n.d.). Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention and can be caused by many reasons. The subjective complaint of chest pain can vary depending on the

a daily basis. He is wondering if there is anything he could take during those periods of time when the tremor is worse. I did discuss the possibility of a low dose Inderal to be taken p.r.n. We both agreed that we should wait until after his cardiology evaluation for his bradycardia. Also the patient was told that there is a possibility that he is going in and out of atrial fibrillation. This cardiac evaluation may or may not have an effect on how we proceed with the right corona radiata lesion

Postoperatively, pediatric patients typically exhibit low cardiac output. The study by Pediatric Cardiology provided temporary pacing to pediatric patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery with efforts to help enhance cardiac output postoperatively. 60 pediatric patients under the age of 18 consented to participate in the study. However, only 30 of

Mr. Smith suffered from a heart attack also known as a myocardial infarction. The pathological process of the myocardial infarction includes, an injury consisting of decreased oxygenation to the cells of the heart also known as ischemia. This injury is known as a hypoxic injury and occurs from a clot obstructing or narrowing of the coronary arteries which in turn decreases or occludes the blood and oxygen flow to the heart (McCance & Huether, 2014). A hypoxic injury occurs quickly and requires only

ECG- normal sinus rhythm, with heart rate of 82, normal axis, normal P wave with no new ST-T wave changes, Normal PR, QTc. Echocardiogram- transient hypokinesia of left ventricle present, otherwise unremarkable, Cardiac Cath- showed no evidence of significant coronary arteries obstruction, Left ventriculography – showed akinesis of mid segment of left ventricle with dilatation of apical left ventricle. Initial Differential Diagnoses: 1. Acute coronary syndrome 2 Anxiety Attack 3 Musculoskeletal

Diagnostic Tests Cardiac tamponade has three common signs to look for known as Beck’s triad. They include: • low blood pressure and weak pulse because of low fluid volume • jugular vein distention because blood is having a tough time returning to the heart • a rapid heartbeat combined with muffled heart sounds due to fluid inside your pericardium Diagnostic tests conducted to confirm Cardiac Tamponade. They include: • Echocardiogram: can detect if the pericardium is distended or if the ventricles

The Patients assessment tool is the equipment, which are used to treat the patients either outdoors or inside hospital or in any medical centers. An Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor is a simple diagnostic test to tell about the heartbeat by placing some electrodes on our body. ECG monitor also provide all the heart related problems and the functioning of heart. An ECG monitor is a simple painless noninvasive test that can be performed in virtually any clinic, doctor office or medical facility.

ABSTRACT Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia is a chronic medical condition with a wide variety of clinical presentations making it, sometimes, very insidious at the time of the diagnosis. Several therapeutic options including, pharmacotherapy, cardiac rehabilitation and modification or ablation of the sinus node have been proposed for the management of Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia. But due to the complexity and not well understood pathophysiology, it can be difficult to manage despite the numerous

Over the last month for three times a week, I shadowed a cardiologist, Dr. Jain. I will say that I don’t know whether or not cardiology is the direction for me, especially since another 20 specialties plus subspecialties are out there to explore, but it is a practice worth shadowing for several reasons. Perhaps the most important reason is the simple fact that it concerns one of the most important organs of the body: the heart. Cardiologists are medical doctors who have specialized knowledge in

doctor. Most of the time, I choose to learn about the brain and central nervous system. Recently though, I’ve decided to start learning about other body systems to increase my understanding of medicine. I’ve been finding cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology an interesting specialty recently, especially after I did my report and presentation on Dr.