Biochemical tests and atrial blood gas (ABG) evaluation were in normal range. Echocardiography did not reveal any Cardiac structural abnormalities such as congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA), Ebstein anomaly, left isomerism with the heart defect and left ventricular non-compact (LVNC). Left ventricular size and systolic function were normal. The neonate did not have heart…
1) Based on the results from Lab 5A and the “Your Disease Risk” website, describe your risk of developing heart disease. What factors put you at risk for heart disease? (3 points) My results revealed that I am at low risk for developing heart disease. Although I know I am at low risk I still have some bad habits that put me at risk.…
To further expound upon the theme of the story, Alexie uses the incongruity of characters. Both of the main characters, William and Fekadu, defy the expected stereotypes that society would give them. William, a Native American, said that “He didn’t want to choose between Ernie Hemingway and the Spokane Tribal Indians, between Mia Hamm and Crazy Horse, between The Heart is a Lonely Hunter and Chief Dan George” (Alexie 55). William is not the only character who denies the preconceived image of his heritage, Fekadu also does this. Initially, Fekadu seems to fit the stereotype of a African American taxi driver; however, there is much more to his story.…
Atrial septal defects(ASD) is a highly prevalent congenital heart disease [1]. There are four major types of ASD: Ostium Secundum, ostium premium, sinus venous, and coronary sinus [2]. The ostium atrial septal defect is an abnormally large opening in the atrial septum. During the early embryo stages, the atria enlarge, and the septum primum develops with the progression of the embryo.…
The cardiac problems vary from minor defects that respond to medication therapy to major defects that require surgery. The most common defects are atrioventricular septal defect, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and tetralogy of fallot (Carman, et. al, 2017). Atrioventricular septal defect (ASD) is a passageway or hole in the wall that divides the right atrium from the left atrium. Most children are asymptomatic, however a large defect can cause increased blood flow leading to heart failure.…
A person with this form has little, if any, enzyme activity, usually 2% or less of normal activity. Symptoms are present in neonates (Strauss, Puffenberger and Morton,…
The genetic disorder could be fixed by gene therapy. To make the tissues and organs work correctly, genetic therapy needs a correct copy of the affected gene to try and eliminate…
The condition my sister had was called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome occurs when parts of the left side of the heart do not develop completely. Since the left side of the heart does not develop, the right side is doing twice the work. For many, my sister's appearance was very difficult to look at because people couldn’t understand why she looked like that. When she was born she was hooked up to an oxygen tank.…
It was due to genetics, which makes me more cautious and aware to take care of my heart. Hopefully not, but if I must get a pacemaker I am now more educated on the different…
Pathologic heart murmurs are the number one birth defect in infants. It affects 36,000 infants in the United States. Many children can die from it, but many children can also survive it. Infants can be born with it, and they can also develop the disease as they grow older, in this essay, we will explain to you the causes of heart murmurs, the treatment of heart murmurs, and the symptoms of heart murmurs. Pay attention, because your son can be born with this.…
The disease is genetically inherited and is a recessive. To be exhibited in…
This condition is treatable and you can lead a healthy family life and perform well at work. Awareness, right diagnosis and right treatment are important to have a productive life with…
This assignment consists of an action plan that will aid me becoming a cardiac physiologist upon my graduation. This is someone that is involved in the treatment and diagnosis of patients, regardless of age with heart disease. They investigate and monitor the workings of the heart by doing such, they retrieve the diagnosis. Consequently, becoming the “tools that cardiologists and surgeons need to diagnose and treat heart disease” (https://www.brightknowledge.org/knowledge-bank/medicine-and-healthcare/careers-and-courses/my-job-explained-cardiac-physiologist).This plan will help me progress in the right speed in terms of, giving me a much more transparent path to where I need to be and what I need to do, to actually become a cardiac physiologist.…
Considering the quality of medical services and surgical/ medical advancements, Hoffman suggested that the total number of survivors with mild heart disease (who may reach well into adulthood) is 750,000 with mild heart disease, 400,000 with moderate heart disease and 180,000 with severe disease (with treatment). Without any management or treatment the survival rate may fall to 400,000 with mild disease, 220,000 with moderate disease, and 30,000 with severe heart disease, suggesting very high mortality. Congenital heart diseases are also associated with stunted growth and development in children marked by poor weight gain, failure to thrive and frequent hospitalizations while growing up. In addition, these children also develop frequent episodes of shortness of breath, rapid heart rate (also known as tachycardia) and attacks of fatigue associated with decreased exercise…
Premature birth is when a baby is born at thirty-seven weeks or sooner. The earlier a baby is born, the more likely he or she is to have serious health problems, which could lead to short or even long term effects. Stages of Premature Birth There are typically four stages of premature birth that can determine the severity of the effects. Near-term birth is the latest a baby can be born and still be considered premature.…