Changes: Vasovagal Syncope to Depersonalization There have been many events in my life that have impacted me, but one stood out the most. When I was in fifth grade, I started to notice a change in my everyday life. On a daily basis, I experienced symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, exhaustion, and the feeling of being in a dream, or physically detached from the world. These symptoms did not really affect me much until about sixth grade, in sixth grade it really started to take an impact
Syncope is defined as a temporary loss of consciousness as a result of rapidly decreased blood flow and oxygen to the brain (Morag). Syncope is more commonly known as fainting, but includes much more than just that. Someone with syncope loses consciousness easier and more frequently than normal people. Syncope can affect all genders, ages, and races. There are many different types of this illness, such as vasovagal, situational, orthostatic hypotension, acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Vasovagal Syncope My best friend "Dirk" can easily be picked out of a crowd. His 6'7 stature, impressive muscle mass, very blond hair, big blue eyes, and booming voice cause many people to stare at him-once, in Europe, a Japanese couple asked if they could take a picture of him. Addicted to weight lifting and athletics, my friend does not always enjoy admitting that he is a computer engineer-yes, my 22-year-old buddy is still afraid of the geek label. There is something else to which Dirk will
not smoke. He does not drink alcohol. He is at Great Bay studying liberal arts. Family History Mother and maternal grandmother with migraines, breast cancer in the family, diabetes, SLE, fibromyalgia. Past Medical History He does have vasovagal syncope 15 to 20 times a year or more. Panic attacks three to four times a week. He did have Burkitt's lymphoma at three years old and underwent chemotherapy. He was told that he would have cardiac issues after that, but follow up EKGs have been normal
taking the Prazosin (Minipress) include: heart palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, decreased energy, weakness and nausea (Prazosin Lexicomp, 2015). Other adverse effects that were not as common include: edema, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, exacerbation of existing mental depression, dysphoria, nervousness, vertigo, constipation, liver toxicity, diarrhea, vomiting, urinary frequency, blurred vision, reddened sclera, dyspnea, epistasis and nasal congestion (Prazosin Lexicomp,
rate is higher in Southeast Asia countries than in the United States and Europe (Soler2016). Individuals with a diagnosis of Brugada syndrome on ECG, along with syncope or family history of sudden cardiac death usually qualifies patients for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Description of Brugada
Many of my fellow classmates have had previews experience with teaching in foreign countries and within the United States. That was not the case with me, I had never taught before and I had limited experience when it comes to teaching. At first I have to admit that I was nervous and scared about teaching, especially because I have a foreign accent. I thought that my foreign accent was going to be an impediment and that my tutee would not understand my teaching. Whenever you first start teaching or
“I need the chest tube try now and where is my blood?” was the first thing I heard when I entered the emergency room on late saturday night. The patient came in coding after being shot five times by police and upon arrival the staff immediately jumped in try and save his life. I watched mesmerized as the resident opened up his chest in order to get control of the bleeding. Even though the procedure was unsuccessful and the patient eventually expired, it was a great learning experience for everyone
infections; these persons are advised to defer vaccination until they are infection-free. Temporary gastrointestinal symptoms can also occur including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain. Syncope is also a risk factor with the HPV vaccine. According to Merriam-Webster’s Encyclopedia of Literature, syncope, also known as fainting, is the act of losing consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. The young age at which the vaccine is recommended is something to be reviewed as well
Our perspective, the perspective that defines the way we live and die, the perspective that defines who we are, and the perspective that defines all the decisions we make. Our perspective is the paradigm or our worldview, so it is something that we need to get 100% right and be absolutely conclusive about. Things change, people change, times change. Nothing has been more evident over the last century, so is it not fitting that our perspective will change to according to the times we live in? Perspective
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, otherwise known as POTS, is an autonomic nervous system disorder that can be debilitating in severe circumstances. POTS is defined as the presence of chronic symptoms of orthostatic intolerance for at least 6 months along with a fall in blood pressure (>20/10) and increased heart rate (>30) within 10 minutes of standing from laying down.1 Symptoms of POTS include but are not limited to lightheadedness, fainting, heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, fatigue
another disease along with Dysautonomia. Some of these diseases or conditions that Dysautonomia is diagnosed with are Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. People can also be diagnosed in different forms such as; Neurally Mediated Syncope (chronic condition where blood pools and there is a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate), Pos... ... middle of paper ... ... aerobic, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises. The P is for prescription medications, this means taking medications
Get ready… We have everything we need now... Are you all excited? Admiring my subjects, my slender fingers fidgeted in anticipation and the corners of my lips quivered in attempt to hold my smile. I’d finally found everything I needed and I considered the possibilities of what I could do next. In front of my raw, rug-burnt knees, everyone was meticulously sprawled out in a line on the floor with proper separation and position. Perfect. Everyone is ready, too. I rapidly snatched my first subject and
SOAP is a comprehensive documentation use by health care practitioners to write a systematic method of a patient history and physical. The information obtains from the patient complaint develop a diagnosis, plan, and medical management to health problems. The purpose of the assignment involves a comprehensive H&P that takes into considerate the patient signs and symptoms and formatting a plan of action, treatment and management in collaboration with the patient. Patient Initials: K. K.
From the subjective data collected through history taking and objective data gathered from the physical assessment of Mr Jones, the primary differential diagnosis was AR. During auscultation, the murmur of aortic regurgitation is complicated. The left ventricle is typically dilated secondary to extreme volume overload, as it must handle both the forward flow delivered from the left atria as well as the backflow of blood from the aorta. As the damage progresses, the symptoms can appear suddenly
Associated Comorbidities Patients with advanced COPD are prone to develop secondary complications of the disease. The goal of treatment is to restore functional status as quickly and as much as possible and to alleviate distress and discomfort. The main diseases associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension are that anemia Osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. Cor Pulmonale refers to altered structure or function of the right ventricle, resulting from pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with
Plan; Acute Panic disorder manifested by a social phobia related to an unreasonable fear of scrutiny of others regarding upcoming test. Table 5-3 in Bickley, Szilagyi, and Bates (2013) Pharmacological interventions NONE Non-pharmacological interventions Recommendation to see a Behavioral Health Therapist for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A meta-analysis by Mitte (2005) that assessed 124 studies, showed CBT is as effective as a pharmacological intervention in panic disorder. With the patients
weakness, headache, insomnia, agitation, disorientation, and visual disturbances. (2) Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, anorexia, constipation, and biliary tract spasm. (3) Cardiovascular- Flushing of the face, abnormally slow heartbeat, faintness, and syncope. (4) Genitourinary- Urinary retention of hesitancy, anti-diuretic effect. (5) Allergic- skin rashes. Most drug manufactors list specific warnings to be aware of when taking codeine. (1) Codeine sulfate can produce drug dependence of the morphine
to 30 bpm above resting with routine activities. The heart rate will change depending on the intensity of exercise the patient is attempting. Older patients are more susceptible to drops in blood pressure with position changes, which can result in syncope and injury. Supplemental oxygen should be available during exercise to help compensate for increased oxygen demands (Gulanick & Myers, 2007, p. 8). 2b) Monitor vital signs (particularly heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation)
Professionalism Assignment In this scenario, Margaret is a newly hired medical assistant for this very busy medical practice. Margaret had good intentions with wanting to leave a good impression. However, she should have thought more about patient care and her ability to perform a procedure on her own. Fortunately, even though the office seemed to need the extra help. Margaret being a new hire and having not much time with blood draws, or the way that the office is run. Should have consulted with