Patient was educated on the details of the cardiac conduction system elements as follows: Sinoatrial Node or SA Node This consists of a group of cells located in the upper part of the wall of the right atrium. This is the natural pacemaker of the heart, where a cardiac impulse is initiated. The impulse initiated here will spread along the musculature of the right atrium to the next junction, AV node. Blood flows in the [...]
Patient was educated on cardiac conduction system as follows: The cardiac conduction system is the path taken by a normal cardiac impulse initiated in the heart and propagated across the chambers of the heart. Compliance with this normal regular path is important for the normal execution of one way contractile function of the heart. The path consists of 5 elements as listed below Sinoatrial node or SA node Atrioventricular node or AV node Bundle of [...]
Patient was educated on management measures for orthostatic hypotension as follows: If the symptoms are secondary to volume depletion due to bleeding or vomiting or poor fluid intake, consider effective volume replacement measures, to cover for the volume deficit. Drink fluid liberally during prolonged periods of physical activity. Keeping hydrated helps prevent symptoms of low blood pressure. Lack of physical exercise and deconditioning of muscle leads to excessive pooling of blood in the large veins [...]
Patient was educated on management measures for orthostatic hypotension as follows: Avoid crossing the legs during sitting, as this posture can obstruct venous return from the legs to the heart and retain more blood volume in the legs, thus contributing to symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. Avoid extremely hot environments, such as, hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms, as high temperature can lead to excessive sweating and dehydration, contributing to episodes of low blood pressure and [...]
Patient was educated on management measures for orthostatic hypotension as follows: Management of orthostatic hypotension depends on the factors contributing to the condition. The management measures are aimed at preventing pooling of blood in the large veins of the legs and allowing more fluid volume in circulation to reach the upper parts of body, to prevent sudden drop in blood pressure. Avoid sudden change in positions. While standing up from a lying down position, assume [...]