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Findings to Watch for and Report with Ventricular Fibrillation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with ventricular fibrillation as follows: Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys in individuals with history of arrhythmia can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and renal failure. Diminished urine output with increased fluid retention can result in acute weight gain and increased load on already failing heart, which can further complicate the outcome. [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Ventricular Fibrillation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with ventricular fibrillation as follows: Heart failure: Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers can lead to progressive deterioration of heart function, enlargement of the heart, weakening of heart muscle, and heart failure. Individuals can present with swelling of the lower legs, with pitting upon applying slight pressure. The severity of pitting increases with severity of heart failure. Keep a close watch on the [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Ventricular Fibrillation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with ventricular fibrillation as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart due to arrhythmia can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Acute weight gain: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday [...]

Complications of Ventricular Fibrillation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of ventricular fibrillation as follows: Acute weight gain: Fluid back-up and edema due to arrhythmia can contribute to acute weight gain. Weight gain could be significant in individuals with coexisting complaints, such as valvular diseases and heart failure. Compromised end organ function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the end organs, such as, brain, heart, lung, stomach, and kidneys, can result in deterioration of overall function and failure of these organs. [...]

Complications of Ventricular Fibrillation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of ventricular fibrillation as follows: Chest pain and discomfort: As part of reduced blood flow to the vital organs, blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle is compromised, which can result in chest pain and discomfort. In severe cases, individuals can even present with an episode of myocardial infarction or heart attack, damaging the heart muscle further. Worsening of arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, [...]