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Transcript: Three Differential Diagnoses "The therapeutic approach to Graves' hyperthyroidism consists of both rapid amelioration of symptoms with a beta blocker and measures aimed at decreasing thyroid hormone synthesis: the administration of a thioamide, radioiodine ablation, or surgery." Beta Blocker Atenolol 25-50 mg/day Thioamide Methimazole 5-20 mg q8h or 15-60 mg/day Propylthiouracil 50-100 mg q6-8 h [1st trimester ONLY] When should I use medical therapy vs. radioiodine therapy vs. surgery? Hadleigh Glist Diagnostics? Führer, D. (2004). Toxic Multinodular Goiter. Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases (pp. 600-604). Grave’s Disease (Thyroid Gland Problem). (2014). Retrieved from http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/library/adult_health/aha_graves_disease/ Medeiros-Neto, G. (2016, September 26). Multinodular Goiter. Retrieved from http://www.thyroidmanager.org/chapter/multinodular-goiter/ Peck, T., Olsakovsky, L., & Aggarwal, S. (2017). Dry Eye Syndrome in Menopause and Perimenopausal Age Group. Journal of Mid-Life Health, 8(2), 51–54. http://doi.org/10.4103/jmh.JMH_41_17 Ross, D.S. (2017, September 12). Disorders that cause hyperthyroidism. Retrieved from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/disorders-that-causehyperthyroidism?source=search_result&search=toxic%20multinodular%20goiter&selectedTitle=2~37 Santacroce, L. (2016, July 15). Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/278488-overview?pa=7ShdjpHDzT9w8onK%2BrJBDEX4i%2FGtj6KoMcV6B90meQWvq1VDwX %2Bvl5TbruaBFiexoHeb3709dXRQaxu3GQz3BsOTxXj1FB9%2Fm4TgsfVXs6o%3D#a5 Shuanzeng, W. (2017, October 16). Follicular carcinoma. Retrieved from http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/thyroidfollicular.html Smith, T.J., & Hegedus, L. (2016). Grave’s Disease. The New England Journal of Medicine; 375: 1552-1565. The North American Menopause Society (2017). Is It Menopause or a Thyroid Problem? Retrieved from https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/is-it menopause-or-a-thyroid-problem- Tuttle, R. M. (2017, May 3). Follicular thyroid cancer (including Hurthle cell cancer. Retrieved from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/follicular-thyroid-cancer-including-hurthle-cell cancer?source=search_result&search=follicular%20thyroid%20cancer&selectedTitle=1~37 PHYSICAL EXAM: Vitals: BP: 140/80 mmHg, P: 150, Pain: 0/10, T: 98.6 F, RR: 18, SpO2: 98% room air, BMI: 25.6 General: A&O x3, Appears stated age, Anxious demeanor Head: Normal face shape, no lesions or pests, normal hair texture and pattern of distribution, face symmetrical Eyes: Conjunctiva moist and clear, no bulging or lid retraction, pupils 3 mm and responsive to light ENT: Exam unremarkable, Nasal and buccal mucosa moist and clear Neck – Slightly enlarged, lymph nodes non-palpable, non-tender diffuse goiter, goiter slightly more enlarged on R side Pulm – Lung sounds clear bilaterally Cor: Rate tachycardic, regular rhythm, S1 and S2 present, no m/r/g, upper and lower extremity pulses equal bilaterally 2+, cap refill <3 seconds GI: Abdomen soft and non-distended, BS present in all 4 quadrants Derm: Skin warm and dry, no rashes/lesions Neuro/MS: CN’s 2-12 intact, MS 5/5 x 4 extremities, reflexes 2+/= x 4 extremities Elderly patients, particularly those with toxic nodular goiter, may present atypically (apathetic or masked hyperthyroidism) with symptoms more akin to depression or dementia. (Hershman, 2017) References Current Thoughts? Labs PMH: Uterine fibroids Adenomyosis SURGICAL HX: Hysterectomy - age 50 w/ no complications MEDICATIONS: None ALLERGIES: None GYN: LMP age 50 Clinical Case Study ROS: General: fatigued, 20 lb. weight loss over 1 months’ time, insomnia, denies fevers, chills, weakness, dizziness ENT: per HPI, denies any vision, hearing, olfactory, or voice changes, denies any recent trauma to the eyes, denies any difficulty swallowing Pulm: denies any SOB Cor: heart racing x3 months that’s worse at night, denies any chest pain GI: denies any n/v/d or changes in defecation, diet, or appetite GU: denies any urinary changes Derm: hot flashes, excessive perspiration, denies any rashes/lesions MS: denies any change in ROM, weakness, joint pain Neuro: denies any tremors, headaches Psych: reports work-related anxiety, denies any emotional lability FAMILY HX Father (deceased) – Lung cancer Mother - Afib, Heart valve repair Brother - No known illnesses Paternal Grandmother (deceased) –Stroke Paternal Grandfather (deceased) – Diverticulitis Maternal Grandmother (deceased) – Stroke Maternal grandfather (deceased) – HLD, Dementia SOCIAL HISTORY: Tobacco: 7 pack year, ages 20-26 ETOH: 3 glasses of wine a week Substance: None Sleep patterns: Insomnia x3 months Caffeine: 2-3 cups/day Occupation: Insurance broker 30+ years Living: Resides in suburban home w/ husband (48), autistic son (16), & daughter (18) Sexual hx: Sexually active w/ husband, monogamous Exercise: Minimal to none Immunizations: Up to date PEARL 1. Grave's Disease 2. Toxic multi-nodular

CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION

Transcript: CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION Post Operative Issues Day 1. Hypotension- Inotrope supported Pain- Nausea and Vomiting Thank You! PAST MEDICAL HISTORY BY ANGELA GRAY Day 0. Hypotension - Systolic - 80-90 Mean Arterial pressure- 64 Intervention- Fluid resusitation total of 5 units of Intravenous Fluid including in the operating theatre. Noradrenaline commenced. Pain- Epidural insitu poor coverage. intervention- contacted anaesthesitis Diverticular disease multinodular goitre treated with iodine therapy (2013) fractured L) humerous 51 year old female admitted to CCU post high anterior resection for unresolved diverticulitis

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: - On Zithromax, Prednisone, puffers (Flovent & Ventolin), and NS mist - Head to toe assessment of the antepartum women - Fetal heart monitor - Blood & urine tests - Sputum culture - Evaluation of supports & resources - Education - Smoking cessation aids - Referral to social & financial support References Adolescent pregnancy Conclusion Patient: M.S. Development tasks "Adolescents tend to have a high rate of sexual activity & low incidence of contraceptive use" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 476) Experience Effectiveness M.S. lives at home with her mother. They are a low SES family from a rural part of the island. She just finished grade 12 and has a part time job. Her mother does not have insurance, but through her part time job, M.S. does have some health coverage. The father of the baby, her boyfriend, is around the same age and involved. M.S was DC'd home with her mother. Due to life circumstances M.S. faces more challenges than the older primigravida. She does have many of her own strengths though. She is mature and responsible for her age, has a support system, a part time job, and finished grade 12. She trusts and relys on the HC system which provides us with the ability to help her transition into motherhood. Nursing Interventions PHC Clinical Case Presentation - Achievement of a stable identity - Achievement of comfort with body image - Achievement of sexual role/identity - Development of a personal value system - Preperation for vocation/career - Achievement of independence from parents - Accessibility includes access to prenatal care, health care, healthy food, supports - Intersectoral collaboration includes the potential for the involvement of social & financial services - Public participation includes community support groups for adolescent parents - Appropriate technology includes equipment to monitor the health of the mother & fetus - Health promotion/Illness prevention includes information around sex, contraceptive use, teen pregnancy, parenting, screening/tests, regular checkups, vaccinations "6% of pregnant teens have late or no prenatal care" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 479). "Adolescent mothers are more likely to have low SES and income. Only about 50% finish high school" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 478) "Teens are sometimes defensive or inconsistent in their responses. They may not volunteer information about nutrition, exercise, or alcohol/drug use. So the nurse may need to press for details" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 480). Introduction "Many adolescent fathers indicate they are not ready for fatherhood" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 479) "A close & intimate relationship with the father of the baby may increase attachment in the mother" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 479) 17yr old primigravida, 23 3/7 weeks gestation, had a healthy pregnancy with no concerns. Had been on antibiotics x 1 week without improvement. Admitted to hospital June, 4th 2016 with chest tightness, persistent nonproductive cough, and query PROM. Hx of asthma and walking pneumonia. Vitals stable, no bleeding or contractions. Previous hx of tobacco use, quit 1 month ago. - Healthy pregnancy - Special needs pregnancy - 12,922 live births in 2012 (under 20yrs old) - 30,948 in 2005 "Pregnant teens are at higher risk of anemia, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy associated hypertension, HIV, STD's, subsequent pregnancies, and depression. While their infants are at increased risk for prematurity, LBW, neonatal death, and SIDS" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 479) M.S. and fetus stable. Normal fetal movement. FHR reg, moderate variablity with minimal accelerations, no decelerations. Membranes intact. Urine negative for protein, potassium, and glucose. Neg. amniotic fluid nitrazine. Cx closed and thick. Fluid leakage was small amounts of urine and the chest tightness was caused by her intense coughing. Symptoms suspected to be viral in nature, indicated by her CBC and unresponsiveness to antibiotics. M.S. was receptive to teaching. Murray, & McKinney, E. (2000). The Childbearing Family with Special Needs. Foundations of Maternal Newborn and Women's Health Nursing, 6th ed. pg, 477-484. Statistics Canada. http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html "Some adolescents see sex as a means to gain independence or maintain a love relationship" (Murray & McKinney, pg. 477)

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: Kasai Procedure Drug: Portal Hypertension Cirrhosis Hypersplensim Anemia Thank You! RBC 4.1-5.2 2.85 Hgb 11.5-16 7.5 Hct 34-48% 22.7% PLT 150-400 67 Primary Medical Diagnosis Holland Boertje SN Medical Hx Patient Result Biliary Atresia w/ a GI bleed of unknown etiology Inflammatory disorder of bile ducts, causes bile to back up into the liver. Build of bilirubin in the blood causes jaundice, pale stools and dark urine. Admitting Dx Name: Jaidyn Age: 6 years old Sex: female Weight: 25 kg Due to GI bleed and loss of blood through the stool the patients blood count has dropped and J.P. presents with anemia. Social History Class/Action: Clinical Case Presentation - all secondary to biliary atresia Omeprazole (prilosec) Pantoprazole (Protonix) Ursodiol (Actigall) Biliary Atresia: Medications Deglin, J.H., Sanoski, C.A., & Vallerand, A.H. (2013). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (13thed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. Hockenberry, M.J., & Wilson, D. (2013). Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children (9th ed.).St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier. Abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hyperglycemia, hypomagnesemia, bone fracture. Dizziness, headache, rash, UTI, constipation, diarrhea, cholecystitis, increased creatinine, abdominal pain, esophagitis. Lab Results Normal Lives with Mom and Dad in Garden City, MI. Grandparents present and active in care. JP attends school while both parents work. Covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. Anti-secretory agent; proton pump inhibitor Proton pump inhibitor; prevents transport of H+ ions in gastric lumen Gallstone dissolution agent; reduces secretion of cholesterol from the liver & reduces absorption in the intestines Adverse Effects: http://profmohammadali.com.bd/bili-atr.php References

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: Promote movement. Keep limbs and pressure points free of pressure. Use super soft foam mattress. eat nutritional foods and hydrate Use dressing on areas that have the potential to be effected. lives alone in a single floor apartment 64 year old Caucasian female Has two daughters Has an automobile Stairs to exit the apartment Phone in every room of the house. Daughter will call in the morning and at night. Mrs. R will take part in an activity daily to keep herself moving. Hand rails will be installed on the outside and inside the bathroom. Her daughter will visit the supermarket with her weekly and they will purchase food to support a healthy diet. Steps outside her house will be fixed. Does the patient have a history of ulcers? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hypertension Bilateral osteoarthritis of the hip Urinary incontinence Mild intermittent asthma Epilepsy Stage 2 Pressure ulcer (right buttock) The best way of finding pressure ulcer is by examination. If you are worried about an area use the National Pressure Ulcers Advisory Panel. If you are worried about one developing use the Braden Scale! (Anders et al., 2010) References Inspect skin for erythema or lesions Being in bed sick Laying on the floor after her fall The moisture from her feces Clinical Case Presentation Angela Amor Clinical Case The range: they can be staged from a 1-4 or may even be unstageable (Ellis, 2016) Pressure Ulcers How do they begin? Pressure ulcers result from damage to the skin. Tissues underneath can be torn, stress, friction, pressure over a long time, and moisture. (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2014) Family History Anders, J., Heinemann, A., Leffmann, C., Leutenegger, M., Pröfener, F., & von Renteln-Kruse, W. (2010). Decubitus ulcers: Pathophysiology and primary prevention. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 107(21), 371–382. Bluestein, D., Javaheri, A., (2008). Pressure ulcers: Prevention, evaluation, and management. American Family Physician, 15;78(10), 1186-1194. Brown, J. (2016). The role of dressings in the prevention of pressure ulcers. British Journal Of Nursing, 25(15), S6-S12. Ellis, M. (2016). Understanding the latest guidance on pressure ulcer prevention. Journal Of Community Nursing, 30(4), 29-36. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2014). Pressure ulcer prevention: The prevention and management of pressure ulcers in primary and secondary care. National Clinical Guideline Center, 179, 1-1128. Tertiary Levels Of prevention Hypertension: blood supply to a wound is important for healing. Making sure Mrs. R is managing her hypertension is important for wound health. Epilepsy: Mrs. R states that when she experiences Grand Mal seizures she becomes unresponsive for several days. Will this be an issue in the future? Osteoarthritis: Mrs. R needs to stay active but it can be hard with her osteoarthritis. Last time she fell she stated that she was in so much pain and her joints weren't working. Mrs. R was found on her bathroom floor by her daughter. She had a stomach bug and on her way to the toilet she slipped and fell on her own feces. When found, her daughter noticed a whole on her buttocks. Because she did not feel well she did not go to the doctors to get it looked at until 3 weeks later. The patient is now receiving care from the VNA to manage her unstageable ulcer. Medications Reduce and relieve pressure. Debriding necrotic tissue. Cleanse the wound. Manage bacterial load and colonization. Select proper wound dressing. Topical antibiotics. Mrs. R, who lives at home alone, is able to take her medication as prescribed daily. She does have a car but needs to use cation when using the stairs, especially the back stairs that are broken. Her daughter visits her everyday during the afternoon. Through the VNA she was able to access a help button for 24/7 service. She states that she is able to take walks around the neighborhood and to the mini mart down the street. She avoids heading into the city because she is not use to the traffic, which frightens her. Medical History What Can Be Done for Mrs. R?? Atorvastatin (cholesterol) Meloxicam (osteoarthritis) Probiotic Doxycyline (Rosacea) CarBAMazepine (anticonvulsant) Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) Nystatin (Thrush) Hyrdroxyzine (Antihistamine) hydrocodone-acetaminophen (pain) promethazine (allergies) Clonidine (hypertension) DiazePAM (seizures) Centrum Silver (multivitamin) Amlodipine- Valsartan (high blood pressure) Mrs. R's Co-Morbidities and their effect (Brown, 2016) (Bluestein & Javaheri, 2008) Secondary Level of Prevention Mother: Emphysema Father: Pancreatic cancer & Super allergenic Grandmothers Maternal: Osteoporosis (deceased at 95) Paternal: Diabetes Grandfather Maternal: seizures How Did Mrs. R's pressure ulcer begin? How do you screen for pressure ulcers? The sacrum and heels are the most affected areas. (Brown, 2016) Who is Mrs. R Primary Level of Prevention What was done for Mrs. R? Stay active. Avoid

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: Clinical Case Presentation MS is a caucasian 90-year old female living at home with her elderly husband. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease Coagulation Defect Atrial Flutter Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Hypothyroidism Osteoarthritis Debility GERD Socioeconomic Factors MS lives at home with her 93-year old husband who has is own health conditions Medicare & CCCI has 3 sons that help out oldest son brings them to social events and to appointments other sons take over if needed Cultural/Ethnicity Assessment Caucasian female 2002: Caucasian women have life expectency of 79.9 vs. African American women at 75.6 higher percentages of death from Heart Disease than other races (American Indian/Alaska Native at 8.6) culture to being independent and take care of oneself no matter what Medical-Surgical Management & Treatments monitor blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, skin condition, lung, heart, and bowel sounds, and weight educate about low-sodium diet educate about availability of VNA 24/7 educate about signs & symptoms of worsening condition and when to call for help educate about falls and need for a walker educated about need for HHA or homemaker fill medication box and call for refills Medications Coumadin Lasix Spironolactone Toprol XL Pravastatin Sodium K-Dur Synthroid Pantroprazole Sodium Reglan Allopurinol Citracal Physical Assessment not homebound no smoking, dependenency on drugs or alcohol, or obesity physical assessment WNL except: uses reading glasses wears full dentures pain in L knee severe skin dryness on lower legs abornal extremity pulses urinary frequency and nocturia generalized weakness in muscles with limited ROM in L leg compliant with low-sodium diet Braden Scale: 22 Fall Risk: 6 Nutritional Risk: 5 Plan of Care Case Management/Expected Outcomes INRs managed by PCP MS weigh herself daily and notify MD if more than 2lbs/day or 5lbs/week weekly visits from RN: medpour, assess/educate/supervise vital signs, pulse ox prn, nutrition/hydration, skin integrity, complications of disease, medication regimen/side effects, home safety, signs & symptoms of infection, signs & symptoms to report to the RN, diet, pain/symptom management, disease process, GI/GU status PRN nursing visits for changes in conditions and/or complications low-salt, low-fat diet report a temperature greater than 100.5 F, BP higher than 150/90 or less than 100/60, HR greater than 100 or less than 60, PO2 less than 90% patient will maintain a INR within the specified range patient will maintain weight patient expected to be able to describe complications of her diseases, know the signs and symptoms of infection, home safety, what to report to the RN/MD, understand her diet, know ways to manage her pain/symptoms, and be able to decribe the disease process Functional Status almost completely independent with some modifications good vision and hearing, fair mobility, continent, adequate-fair nutrtion, fair home environement, great social support can walk, prepares some meals, sponge bathe, goes out to social gatherings/has transportation, talk on the phone, talk to her husband, takes care of her husband, helped with finances by son Holistic/Spritual Persepctive patient didn't mention religion or spiritual practices suggested alternative therapies and open to them massage, alternative creams, relaxation lives at home with husband has 3 sons eldest son usually primary helper middle son takes over PRN all sons call to check up frequently Bingo friends at BK Cultural/Ethnicity Persepctives Caucasian, live in America determined to keep her independence doesn't like the idea of losing it refuses HHA refuses to use walker Unmet Needs Ego Integrity Sexuality Pain/discomfort Safety Patient/Family Teaching low-sodium diet S&S of MI, worsening A. flutter, heart failure and what to report to RN/MD VNA available 24/7 incorporating fruits and vegetables safety/falls HHA/homemaker RN Research How to help an elderly person who refuses help listen observe Falls are a major cause of disability and mortality in people over 75 combination of risk factors that can be prevented and corrected Risk Factors & Actions: stumbles or trips: review incidents advise prevention and/or PT medication: on 4+ medications balance: advice stabilization and/or therapy mobility: encourage exercise program, use of walking aide reaching: advice on ways to prevent carrying: advice other ways to carry flooring: make sure no rugs or surfaces to trip on nutrition & fluid: importance of balanced diet and appropriate fluid intake (as tolerated) vision: vision test every 2 years footwear & clothing: stable, sturdy, supportive footwear, appropriate clothes Patient/Family Advocacy sons, RN, and I advocated for patient explained need for walker and why it's important availability of VNA and 911 PRN need to keep herself safe and healthy RN advocated for patients regarding patients and doctor's visits sons advocated regarding their proper treatment and care

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: Case Presentation -Orthopnea is the sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing. - Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is a sensation of shortness of breath that awakens the patient, often after 1 or 2 hours of sleep, and is usually relieved in the upright position. - Dyspnea refers to the sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing. It is a subjective experience perceived and reported by an affected patient. DOE Normally, but is indicative of disease when it occurs at a level of activity that is usually well tolerated. Rheumatic Fever Rheumatic fever is a late inflammatory, nonsuppurative complication of pharyngitis that is caused by group A-hemolytic streptococci. Rheumatic fever results from humoral and cellular-mediated immune responses occurring 1-3 weeks after the onset of streptococcal pharyngitis. Streptococcal proteins display molecular mimicry recognized by the immune system, especially bacterial M-proteins and human cardiac antigens such as myosin and valvular endothelium. Antimyosin antibody recognizes laminin, an extracellular matrix alpha-helix coiled protein, which is part of the valve basement membrane structure. The valves most affected by rheumatic fever, in order, are the mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves. In acute disease, small thrombi form along the lines of valve closure. In chronic disease, there is thickening and fibrosis of the valve resulting in stenosis, or less commonly, regurgitation. T-cells that are responsive to the streptococcal M-protein infiltrate the valve through the valvular endothelium, activated by the binding of antistreptococcal carbohydrates with release or tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukins. The acute involvement of the heart in rheumatic fever gives rise to pancarditis, with inflammation of the myocardium, pericardium, and endocardium. Carditis occurs in approximately 40-50% of patients on the first attack; however, the severity of acute carditis has been questioned. Pericarditis occurs in 5-10% of patients with rheumatic fever; isolated myocarditis is rare. Aortic Regurgitation leaky valve: Left ventricle load during diastole antegrade from the left atrium and from the retrograde from the aorta through the leaky valve Aortic regurgitation (AR) is the abnormal retrograde flow of blood through the aortic valve during cardiac diastole. AR may be caused by either valvular or aortic root pathology. Valvular abnormalities that may result in AR include bicuspid aortic valve (the most common congenital cause), rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis, collagen vascular diseases, and degenerative aortic valve disease. Abnormalities of the ascending aorta, in the absence of valve pathology, may also cause AR, such as may occur with longstanding uncontrolled hypertension, Marfan syndrome, idiopathic aortic dilation, cystic medial necrosis, senile aortic ectasia and dilation, syphilitic aortitis, giant cell arteritis, Takayasu arteritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Whipple disease, and other spondyloarthropathies. Acute aortic regurgitation: left ventricle doesnt have enough time to dilate in response to volume load Increased end diastolic pressure , increased pulmonary venous pressure, causing patient to develop dyspnea and pulmonary edema. In severe cases, heart failure may develop and potentially deteriorate to cardiogenic shock. Early surgical intervention should be considered (particularly if AR is due to aortic dissection, in which case surgery should be performed immediately). Chronic aortic regurgitation Chronic AR causes gradual left ventricular (LV) volume overload that leads to a series of compensatory changes, including LV enlargement and eccentric hypertrophy. LV dilation occurs through addition of sarcomeres in series (resulting in longer myocardial fibers) as well as rearrangement of myocardial fibers. As a result, the LV becomes larger and more compliant, with greater capacity to deliver a large stroke volume that can compensate for the regurgitant volume. The resulting hypertrophy is necessary to accommodate the increased wall tension and stress that results from LV dilation (Laplace law). During the early phases of chronic AR, the LV ejection fraction (EF) is normal or even increased (due to the increased preload and the Frank-Starling mechanism). Patients may remain asymptomatic during this period. As AR progresses, LV enlargement surpasses preload reserve on the Frank-Starling curve with the EF falling to normal and then subnormal levels. The LV end-systolic volume rises and is a sensitive indicator of progressive myocardial dysfunction. Eventually, the LV reaches its maximal diameter and diastolic pressure begins to rise, resulting in symptoms (dyspnea) that may be worse during exercise. Increasing LV end-diastolic pressure may also lower coronary perfusion gradients, causing subendocardial and myocardial ischemia, necrosis, and apoptosis. Grossly, the LV gradually transforms from an

Clinical Case Presentation

Transcript: Clinical Case Presentation An In-Depth Analysis of Patient Case Background of the Patient Family History Objectives of the Presentation Medical History Importance of Case Studies The patient is a 54-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes. Presenting complaints include shortness of breath and chest pain, leading to an urgent evaluation for cardiac conditions. Family history highlights genetic predispositions and hereditary diseases within the patient’s lineage. It assists in identifying risks for conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. This presentation aims to analyze the clinical case deeply, showcasing the diagnostic process, potential treatment options, and the final clinical outcome. It serves to educate on similar case evaluations. Case studies are vital in medical education, providing insights into real-life clinical scenarios. They enhance critical thinking skills and help in understanding patient management strategies. The medical history includes the patient’s past illnesses, surgeries, allergies, and current medications. This information provides insight into potential underlying conditions and helps guide treatment decisions. Review of Systems Imaging Studies Physical Examination Diagnostic Tests Social History The review of systems is a systematic approach to elicit information on each body system's health. It helps identify symptoms not previously mentioned and guides further examination and testing. Chest X-ray revealed bilateral infiltrates, indicating possible pneumonia, and a CT scan confirmed the presence of consolidations in the lower lobes. These imaging results are pivotal for establishing an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. The physical examination revealed key vital signs: blood pressure at 120/80 mmHg, heart rate at 75 bpm, and respiratory rate at 16 breaths per minute. Notable findings included bilateral wheezing and decreased lung sounds, which are critical for assessing respiratory status. Laboratory tests indicated elevated white blood cell count at 15,000 cells/mm³ and a CRP level of 10 mg/L, suggesting an inflammatory response. These results guide the clinician towards potential infections or underlying conditions requiring further investigation. Social history encompasses lifestyle factors, including occupation, substance use, and living conditions. This information can significantly impact the patient's health and influences treatment strategies. Differential Diagnosis Lessons Learned Prognosis Treatment Plan The differential diagnosis for this case included conditions such as condition A, condition B, and condition C, based on symptom presentation and diagnostic tests. Each potential diagnosis was evaluated against lab results and imaging findings to arrive at the most accurate conclusion. Key lessons from this case include the importance of timely diagnosis and the need for a personalized treatment approach. Additionally, interprofessional collaboration was critical for determining the best management strategy. The treatment plan was based on the confirmed diagnosis, proposing interventions such as medication X, therapy Y, and follow-up appointments. It was designed to address the underlying condition while considering patient preferences and overall health. The patient's prognosis is favorable, with expected recovery within timeframe Z based on responsiveness to treatment and overall health improvements. Ongoing monitoring of recovery progress will be essential.

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