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Complications of Ventricular Fibrillation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of ventricular fibrillation as follows: Hypotension: The ineffective and rapid contractions of the heart chambers with ventricular fibrillation result in reduced output of blood from the heart, leading to low blood volume in circulation, hypotension with dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increases risk for falls and accidents. Heart failure: [...]

Risk factors for Ventricular Fibrillation-2

Patient was educated that risk factors for ventricular fibrillation include any conditions that can lead to excessive and/or abnormal stimulation of heart. These conditions are as follows: Previous heart surgery Scar tissue can form during healing of cardiac tissue post-surgery. This scar tissue resists normal conduction of cardiac impulse. This can result in abnormal route of conduction of cardiac impulse, resulting in ventricular fibrillation. Stress and Anxiety In conditions of stress and anxiety, excess adrenaline [...]

Risk factors for Ventricular Fibrillation-1

Patient was educated that risk factors for ventricular fibrillation include any conditions that can lead to excessive and/or abnormal stimulation of heart. These conditions are as follows: Smoking Nicotine can excessively stimulate the heart, leading to increased heart rate and altered rhythm. Elevated blood pressure and Heart disease Chronic uncontrolled hypertension and previous episodes of myocardial infarction/heart attack can damage the heart muscle over time. This damaged heart muscle resists normal conduction of cardiac impulse, [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Atrial Flutter-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with atrial flutter as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of clot and emboli formation, such as, acute dry cough, sudden chest pain with exacerbation of shortness of breath, acute calf pain with swelling of the lower limb, and dizziness. Observe compliance with recommendations for smoking cessation, if applicable. Observe compliance with intake of blood thinner and anticoagulant medications, if any ordered. Observe compliance with [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Atrial Flutter-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with atrial flutter as follows: Fluid back-up into the lungs in individuals with arrhythmia can lead to fluid retention in the chest, difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, poor oxygen pick-up, and exacerbation of shortness of breath. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday oxygen saturation readings. Report to your physician regarding any oxygen saturations consistently below 90. Oxygen dependent individuals must observe compliance with [...]