Patient/caregiver was instructed on normal sinus rhythm as follows: Heart has a natural pacemaker, SA node, which initiates the impulse for a heartbeat. In a healthy heart with normally functioning SA node, the beats are evenly spaced out, at a rate of 60 – 100 beats/minute. This evenly spaced out pattern of heartbeats is called the normal heart rhythm or sinus rhythm. The impulse initiated in the SA node, with the help of other conductive [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with tricuspid regurgitation 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 [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with tricuspid regurgitation as follows: 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 oxygen supplementation recommendations and report any need for increase in rate of oxygen delivery. Observe compliance with planning of activities ahead of time, based on endurance levels. Reduced output of oxygenated blood from [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with tricuspid regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, 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 [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of tricuspid regurgitation as follows: Acute weight gain: Fluid back-up and edema due to valvular disorders can contribute to acute weight gain. 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 of these organs. Individuals with history of stroke, renal failure, and heart attack, can be at increased risk for symptoms of [...]