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Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated that signs and symptoms of pulmonary valve regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation, back-flow of blood, and the extent of vital organ compromise. Patient/caregiver was educated regarding signs and symptoms are as follows: Increased workload of the heart Forward pumping of blood through the regurgitating or incompletely closed valve can be difficult due to continuous back-flow of blood into the heart chambers. Increased volume of [...]

Nurse Teaching on Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation

Patient was educated on pulmonary regurgitation and its pathophysiology as follows: A normal functioning pulmonary valve closes completely, when the right ventricle relaxes and gets filled with blood from right atrium. Complete closure of pulmonary valve prevents any back flow of blood from the pulmonary arteries into right ventricle. Pulmonary regurgitation is an abnormal condition of incomplete closing of the pulmonary valve, when the right ventricle relaxes. This results in back flow of deoxygenated/venous blood [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve stenosis 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 [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve stenosis 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 [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve stenosis 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 [...]