Patient was educated on the risks involved during the procedure to insert pacemaker as follows: Infection at the site of incision on the chest, where the pulse generator is implanted or at the site of catheter insertion in the blood vessel. Bleeding from the site of incision on the chest. Damage to the vein at the site of catheter insertion. Damage to the lung while working on the chest during the surgery can result in [...]
Patient was educated on artificial pacemaker as follows: In patients, whose natural pacemaker is damaged or defective, an artificial pacemaker is implanted to replace the natural pacemaker, to initiate the regular heartbeat. This is a small battery operated device that helps the heart to beat in a regular rhythm. This has two parts in it, a pulse generator and leads. The pulse generator is a small battery powered unit that is implanted subcutaneously in the [...]
Patient was educated on natural pacemaker of heart as follows: Pacemaker is the site in the heart, which initiates the heartbeat. A human heart has a natural pacemaker in the heart. This structure is called SA node or sinoatrial node. This site initiates heartbeat at a rate of 60 – 100 beats per minute. Under normal circumstances, in a healthy heart with normally functioning SA node, the beats are evenly spaced out. This evenly spaced [...]
Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation and the extent of obstruction to the blood return. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Diminished function of vital organs Compromised blood and oxygen supply to the vital organs affect their function gradually. Blood supply could be reduced to all organs, such as, brain, heart, lung, stomach, and kidneys, affecting their function. Palpitations [...]
Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation and the extent of obstruction to the blood return. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Dizziness and lightheadedness Reduced output of blood from the left heart into the general circulation, results in low blood pressure and result in hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Tachycardia This could be a compensatory response to the [...]