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Findings to Watch for and Report with Mitral Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with mitral stenosis as follows: Worsening pedal edema: Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers can lead to progressive deterioration of heart function, enlargement of the heart, weakening of heart muscle, and heart failure. Individuals can present with swelling of the lower legs, with pitting upon applying slight pressure. The severity of pitting increases with severity of heart failure. Keep a close watch on [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Mitral Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with 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. 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. Acute weight gain: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight recording. Fluid [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis-3

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral stenosis can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of stenosis, severity of obstruction to the blood flow, and the extent of vital organ compromise. Patient was educated regarding signs and symptoms are as follows: Tachycardia As the blood pressure falls heart rate can increase, as the heart can try to compensate for the low blood pressure, by working harder. Murmur Patients can present [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis-2

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral stenosis can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of stenosis, severity of obstruction to the blood flow, and the extent of vital organ compromise. Patient was educated regarding signs and symptoms are as follows: Chest pain or discomfort Angina or chest pain can result from reduced blood and oxygen supply to the cardiac muscle. In severe cases, individuals can even present with an [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis-1

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral stenosis can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of stenosis, severity of obstruction to the blood flow, and the extent of vital organ compromise. Patient was educated regarding signs and symptoms are as follows: Increased workload of the heart Pumping blood through the stenotic or incompletely open valve needs extra effort by the heart muscle. Extra effort by the heart must be compensated [...]