How does this condition affect the person functionally (occupational performance)? After a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft people may experience a significant loss of function immediately following surgery. They experience pain from surgical incisions, they fatigue easily, and have limited upper body mobility. Some people may have an oxygen tank and/or a pacemaker. They will also have decreased ability to reach, move or lift objects. Specific activities that one will not be able to perform or will have difficulty performing due to sternal precautions and weakness will be opening containers, rising from a chair, dressing – not being able to raise arms to put on a shirt. Also, taking a shower may be difficult specifically washing one’s hair due
It is important that the patient keeps in contact with the doctor after the surgery because if the individual has any problems after the surgery, the doctor can fix it. The patient can notice that something is wrong when some of the symptoms happen. Those symptoms are numbness or weakness on the face, arm, leg, or on one side of the body, unexpected confusion which can impair the person from understanding normal conversation and be able to speak. Also, the individual may have a vision loss on either one or both eyes, individual can have loss of coordination, etc. (Beaumont, 2015). Individuals have to be careful when having those symptoms because they can be
...go coronary artery bypass surgery or dilation of cardiac arteries (angioplasty) to slow the progression of cardiovascular disease.(8)”
Although there is meticulous effort by nurses and other health care professionals in ensuring patient recovery after surgical procedures, many patients experience complications. These post-operative complications include, but are not limited to, wound infection, atelectasis, postoperative ileus, embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. This paper will specifically look at atelectasis, the collapse of lung alveoli due to airway obstruction, and post-operative ileus, the cessation of gastrointestinal movement preventing passage of its contents (Lewis et al., 2014). The purpose of this paper is to provide a greater understanding of the experience of hospitalization for surgical patients by focusing on the two post-operative complications, atelectasis
This assignment is a case study that aims to explore the biospychosocial impacts of a myocardial infarction on a service user. It will focus on the interventions used by healthcare professionals throughout the patient’s journey to recovery. To abide by the NMC’s code of conduct (2015) which states that all nurses owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care, the service user used in this case study will be referred to as Julie. Julie is a 67 year old lady who was rushed to her local accident and emergency following an episode of acute chest pain and was suspected to have suffered from a myocardial infarction. Julie who lives alone reported she had been experiencing shortness of breath and
Heart failure is a major clinical, social and economic problem in the United Kingdom according to the Department of Health [DH] (2013).The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence [NICE] (2010) reported that about 900,000 people suffer from heart failure in the United Kingdom. The National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research [NICOR] (2011) conducted a national audit which found that one in every 20 people over the age of 65 is diagnosed with heart failure which demonstrates that it mainly affects the elderly. As a leading cause of mortality, heart failure contributes to more than 6,000 deaths each year (NICOR, 2011). Newly diagnosed cases of heart failure have a 40% risk of dying within a year (NICOR, 2011). Despite advances in therapy, mortality is still high and only half of patients are alive five years after being diagnosed with heart failure (NICE, 2010).
...gs causing high pressure in the arteries; leading to an irreversible pulmonary hypertension. Other complications include, “aortic insufficiency, leaking of the valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta; damage to the electrical conduction system of the heart during surgery causing an irregular heart rhythm; delayed growth and development; heart failure; stroke; infective endocarditis, a bacterial infection of the heart.”
When inflated it stretches the lumen, widening it enough to increase the flow of blood and reduce the risk of a thrombus forming. Although these surgical methods can alleviate the symptoms of CVD, after surgery the patient must also be willing to take care of their health with a good diet, stop smoking if a smoker and gentle exercise to experience the benefits of their operation. If not the whole operation was pointless as they will damage their 'fixed' body once again and be in no better health physically. Bibliography Human Health and Disease - Fosbery Human Physical Health - Taylor Biological Sciences 2 Man Against Disease - Clegg and Clegg American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/
Coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease affects 16.8 million people in the United States and causes more than 607,000 deaths annually (Lemone, chap.30). It is caused by atherosclerosis which is the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries causing impaired blood flow to the myocardium. CAD or coronary artery syndrome is usually without symptoms but may induce heart attack, angina and acute coronary syndrome if not properly treated. There are many risk factors associated with CAD like obesity, high cholesterol diet, hereditary, physical inactivity, just to name a few. Patients with CAD may be unable to identify and manage their risks factors. It is imperative for nurses to educate the patient about CAD and measures to enhance their health.
This piece of scenario was based on my experience in intensive care unit, where I was assigned to two patients with one intern with me. Report received from the previous staff stated that both the patient were post coronary artery bypass grafting on their 3 and 4. In order to maintain the confidentiality of the patient, in the scenario, I would use the
There are many causes in America that leads to mortality. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America. Coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and other diseases can lead to heart failure. Coronary heart disease cost an estimate of $108.9 billion for the United States in 2010. The total costs include medications, decrease in productivity, and medical services.
Yi-Wen, C., Ya-Wen, S., & Miin-Rong, H. (2013). A nursing experience of an amputated patient with peripheral arterial occlusive disease [Chinese]. Tzu Chi Nursing Journal, 12(1), 108-117.
When the era has changed, people had turned to pay attention to more exercises, including cardio exercise in order to be able to protect themselves from the negative effect of this changing. For example, playing cardio helps people to make the body strong due to the weather that has the dust. The fact is from my experience and observation found that most people tend to neglect to take care of health. It appeared that poor health, so causes vision to develop this issue. What’s worse, when people want to investigate exercise to achieve the best for them; how they will know what kind of exercise is best. And what is the definition of workout that people who exercise tend to play regularly. The exertion and the movement of the body make the body
A do not resuscitate order for patients who have emergency surgery is an “independent risk factor for poor surgical outcome and postoperative mortality” (Kelley , 2014 pg 1 para 3) and the probability of returning patients to their previous level of functioning is higher for CPR performed during the peri-operative period (Kelley , 2014).
... patients with heart failure: Impact on patients. American Journal of Critical Care, 20(6), 431-442.