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Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

Patient was educated on pulmonary valve stenosis and its pathophysiology as follows: A normal functioning pulmonary valve opens, when the right ventricle contracts, allowing deoxygenated or venous blood from the right ventricle to be pumped into the pulmonary arteries, to be distributed to the lungs and pulmonary capillaries. The venous blood picks up oxygen here from the lungs, to be pumped to all the vital organs in the body. Pulmonary valve stenosis is an abnormal [...]

Normal Functioning Pulmonary Valve

Patient was educated regarding normal functioning of pulmonary valve as follows: Pulmonary valve is the valve on the right side of heart, between right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries. Pulmonary valve opens when the right ventricle contracts, allowing deoxygenated/venous blood from the right ventricle to be pumped into the pulmonary arteries. This deoxygenated/venous blood in the pulmonary arteries gets distributed to the lungs and pulmonary capillaries, where it picks up oxygen and becomes oxygenated. The [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Mitral Regurgitation-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with mitral regurgitation as follows: Reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and in severe cases, even 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. Keep a close watch on urine output, [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Mitral Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with mitral regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in reduced blood and oxygen supply to all the vital organs, contributing to compromised organ function. Reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in damage to the heart muscle, arrhythmias, chest pain, and discomfort. Keep a [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Mitral Regurgitation-1

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