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Signs and Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated that signs and symptoms of aortic 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/caregiver was educated regarding signs and symptoms 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 enough [...]

Pathophysiology of Aortic Stenosis

Patient/caregiver was educated on aortic stenosis and its pathophysiology as follows: A normal functioning aortic valve opens, when the left ventricle contracts, allowing oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to be pumped into the aorta, to be distributed to all the organs in the body through the general circulation. Aortic stenosis is an abnormal condition of narrowing of the aortic valve opening, secondary to inability of the valve to open completely. Incomplete opening of the [...]

Normal Functioning Aortic Valve

Patient was educated regarding normal functioning of aortic valve as follows: Aortic valve is the valve on the left side of heart, between left ventricle and the aorta. Aortic valve opens when the left ventricle contracts, allowing oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to be pumped into the aorta. This oxygenated blood in the aorta gets distributed to all the organs in the body through the general circulation. Aortic valve closes when the left ventricle [...]

Measures to be Followed to Prevent an Episode of DVT-3

Patient was educated upon measures to be observed to prevent deep vein thrombosis as follows: Individuals, who are recommended bedrest and immobilization, can seek use of sequential compression devices on lower extremities. These devices wrap around the legs and alternately inflate and deflate with air, thus compressing the limb and help move the blood column in the veins. This prevents back up of blood in the veins and so, reduces risk for DVT and clot [...]

Measures to be Followed to Prevent an Episode of DVT-2

Patient was educated upon measures to be observed to prevent deep vein thrombosis as follows: Individuals with history of heart failure and DVT must keep a close watch on worsening of symptoms of heart failure, such as, episodes of acutely increased shortness of breath, worsening fluid retention or edema in the lower extremities, consistently decreasing oxygen saturations, and increased effort of breathing. Observe compliance with medication intake and recommendations for heart healthy diet. Smoking, secondary [...]