What is a Cardiology Mnemonic? The human cardiovascular system is commonly identified as among the most difficult concepts in the study of physiology. Cardiology remains challenging as nursing students are required to learn ideas in detail and explain causes of…
What are the clinical symptoms of Right-sided heart failure and left-sided Right-Sided Heart Failure Vs Left Sided Right-sided heart failure is attributed to prolonged high blood pressure in the lung’s arteries and the heart’s right ventricles leading to heart failure.…
Compare Warfarin and Eliquis Despite the increasing global burden of stroke, advancements in its management and prevention are still being made. Age is one of the most significant non-modifiable risk factors for stroke, and great focus has been…
COPD Exacerbation A 52-year-old male patient who had a history of COPD presented to the emergency department with acute onset of dyspnea. The dyspnea began three days ago and has been progressive and occurring at rest during admission.…
What are the stages of Heart failure and there treatments? Heart Failure Heart failure is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump blood appropriately across the body because of stiffness or weakness (Felker & Mann,…
Stages of COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterizes a progressive and enduring inflammatory lung disease manifested by unremitting cough and shortness of breath (Young et al., 2020). There are four different stages of COPD as listed below. Stage 1:…
Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease associated with significant global morbidity and mortality, especially among HIV-infected individuals. It is an infectious disease that presents potential public health threats caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Luies et al.,…
Causes of Asthma Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes various respiratory symptoms attributed to airway obstruction and remodeling. It is potentially life-threatening and requires timely interventions, especially during acute exacerbations and asthma attacks. The severity…
Reason for Follow-Up: The patient was admitted three days ago after presenting with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which was triggered by a high-fatty meal and led to a clinical impression of Acute Pancreatitis. Clinical Course Summary: N.G. is…
Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with significant health burdens and economic implications. It is characterized by the obstruction of preceding diverticulosis with resultant ischemia, micro-perforation, inflammation, and infection (Strate et al., 2019). Risk factors for…
