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Complications of Aortic Stenosis-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of aortic stenosis as follows: Exacerbation of SOB: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart will result in reduced blood and oxygen supply to all the vital organs, contributing to increased dyspnea and SOB. Also, fluid back-up into the lungs can lead to fluid retention in the chest, difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, poor oxygen pick-up, and exacerbation of shortness of breath. Compromised end organ function: Progressively [...]

Complications of Aortic Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of aortic 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 [...]

Nurse Teaching on Complications of Aortic Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of aortic 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. Chest pain and discomfort: Pumping of blood through defective valves in the heart demands extra [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of aortic stenosis as follows: Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic medications. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any worsening signs and symptoms of arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and altered levels of consciousness. Be aware of risk factors for clot formation, [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of aortic 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 recommendations for heart healthy [...]