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Complications of Mitral Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of mitral stenosis 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 Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of mitral stenosis 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 Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of mitral stenosis 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 recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis-1

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

Findings to Watch for and Report with Mitral Stenosis-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with mitral stenosis as follows: Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and 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. Try peeing into an urinal and [...]