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Life-style Measures to be observed with Atrial Fibrillation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with atrial fibrillation 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 [...]

Life-style Measures to be observed with Atrial Fibrillation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with atrial fibrillation as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with 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. Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers can lead to [...]

Findings to watch for and report with Atrial Fibrillation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with atrial 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 Atrial Fibrillation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with atrial 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 Atrial Fibrillation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with atrial 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 [...]