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Complications of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Heart failure: Increased back-up of blood with valve disorder can result in increased blood volume and pressure in heart, enlargement of the heart, progressive weakening of heart muscle, and heart failure. Patients can present with symptoms of heart failure, such as, fluid retention in the chest leading to difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, swelling of the extremities with pitting edema, and grossly [...]

Complications of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, can lead to palpitations and arrhythmias. Individuals with history of arrhythmia can be at increased risk for presentation with fluttering in the chest and abnormal heartbeat. Blood clot formation: Compromised heart function with fluid back-up, in individuals with valvular disease, can increase the risk for blood clot formation. These blood clots floating in [...]

Complications of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart will result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of 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 increase risk for falls and accidents. Exacerbation of SOB: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart will result in [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday oxygen saturation readings. Report to your physician regarding any oxygen saturations that are progressively decreasing and/or consistently below 90. Observe compliance with oxygen supplementation recommendations, if any ordered. Observe compliance with planning of activities ahead of time, based on endurance levels. Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic medications. Keep a close watch and report [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as prescribed. Observe compliance with log maintenance of [...]