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Complications of Mitral Regurgitation-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of mitral regurgitation as follows: Chest pain and discomfort: Pumping of blood through defective valves in the heart demands extra effort by the heart muscle. This increased workload on the heart can result in demand for extra blood and oxygen supply. As, blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle is already compromised in individuals with valvular disorders, any extra demand can result in chest pain and discomfort. In severe cases, [...]

Complications of Mitral Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of mitral 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 limited [...]

Complications of Mitral Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of mitral 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 reduced [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Mitral Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of mitral regurgitation as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how mild it may be. 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 [...]

Nurse Teaching on Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Mitral Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of mitral 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 everyday [...]