Pulmonary hypertension

to the ED with pneumonia, pulmonary edema, hypoxia, and sepsis. Patient J’s genitourinary issues include stage three chronic kidney disease (hereinafter CKD) with high BUN and creatinine lab work supporting this condition. She also has a history of Diabetes Mellitus II which is of significance due to the relationship between high blood sugar and kidney damage. Also of significance are three contributors to the concept of chronic kidney failure: obesity, anemia, hypertension. GENITOURINARY…

problems as a child. Family History The patient should be asked about any family history of hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hyperlipidaemia, and congenital heart disease as well as any deaths in the family before the age of 60. Risk Factors/Lifestyle The assessment involves asking about the patient’s current lifestyle: - Smoking - Healthy or unhealthy diet - Cholesterol - Oedema - Hypertension - Diabetes - Gender - Inactivity or activity of physical exercise - Obesity:…

States there is a marked increase of chronic lung and heart issues exacerbated by coal mines, obesity, and tobacco use. Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States ("American Lung Association," 2013). B.H. was a 71-year-old male admitted to Hardin Memorial Hospital for shortness of air related to COPD and pulmonary edema. It was my assignment to gather his relevant medical history, assess his signs/symptoms for seeking healthcare, and provide a…

is her power of attorney and she does have an advance directive. She has a family history of heart disease and hypertension, and has stated that all of the men on her side of the family have died relatively young from heart attacks. Her past medical history includes hypothyroidism, diabetes type 2, peptic ulcer disease, acute kidney disease, seizures, coronary artery disease, hypertension, transient ischemia, uterine cancer, and non-hodgkins lymphoma. Her mood is pleasant with spats of feeling…

Extreme obese people are most likely to have heart disease which can lead to strokes and even death.“This is related to hypoventilation syndrome, which is the production of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular hypertrophy, dilatation, progressive dysfunction, and finally failure.”(Obesity and Heart disease) Sleep apnea is also very common in obese people, Sleep apnea is when during sleep there is one or more pauses in breathing…

Those patient with kidney failure has either GFR less than 15 ml/min/1.73 m^2, signs and symptoms of uremia, and needs dialysis and/or transplantation (Porth & Matfin, 2009). Therefore, this 63 year old suffers from kidney failure. Diabetes, hypertension (HTN), glomerulonephritis, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease…

After a year, the device group lost an average of 12.1 percent of their total body weight compared to 3.6 percent from the lifestyle group. However, both groups showed improvements in obesity-related health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Following the application of the device, the FDA recommends frequent monitoring in case the tube needs shortening as the patient loses weight. The agency also recommends medical visits for lifestyle therapy counseling. To ensure…

disease. Neurological manifestations associated kidney disease with uremia includes lethargy, seizures, or coma which is an indicator for encephalopathy. Cardiovascular manifestations and uremia include result from fluid overload cardiomyopathy, hypertension, edema, and heart failure as well as extra heart sounds. Urinary manifestations such as polyuria occur early in the disease but as it progresses it becomes concentrated and cloudy in appearance if urine is produced at all. The skin may have…

has a history of actinic keratosis, aortic insufficiency, aortic valve replaced, basal cell carcinoma, clostridium difficile, chronic lymphoid leukemia, erosive esophagitis, GERD, heart failure, hematuria, total hip replacement, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, influenza A, osteoarthritis, iron deficiency, major depressive disorder, MERSA-nares, pressure ulcer of sacral region, squamous cell carcinoma, and stroke. He was being treated for elevated troponin and urinary tract infection. He was on the…

arthroplasty by Dr. ___. Postop, he is currently taking fluids p.o., is afebrile. He has not yet been out of bed and is waiting therapy evaluations. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Primary physician is Dr. ___ [NAME]. Past medical history is notable for hypertension; depression; osteoarthritis, both knees; early cataracts; glaucoma; corneal abrasion, left eye. SURGERIES: Left hand, surgery transition of nerves. Patient also has known aortic stenosis. Has had an echocardiogram in the past.…