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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 and the extent of obstruction to the blood flow. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Dizziness and lightheadedness Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle will result in low blood pressure and result in hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Tachycardia This could be a compensatory response to the low blood [...]

Nurse Teaching on Mitral Stenosis and Pathogenesis of Mitral Stenosis

Patient was educated on mitral stenosis and its pathogenesis as follows: Mitral valve is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle and is also called left atrioventricular valve. Mitral valve permits one-way flow of blood, from the left atrium to left ventricle. Mitral stenosis is a condition of narrowing of the mitral valve opening. Narrowing of the mitral valve restricts the blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The volume [...]

Types of Hypotension

Patient was educated on acute and chronic hypotension as follows: It needs only one of the two numbers in the blood pressure reading to be lower than the optimum defined, to be classified as hypotension. Systolic pressure lower than 90 And/or Diastolic pressure lower than 60 Hypotension can be classified into acute or chronic hypotension Acute Hypotension This is a sudden fall in blood pressure below the optimum levels leading to sudden altered level of [...]

Symptoms of Hypotension

Patient was educated on symptoms of hypotension as follows: Altered level of conscious Dizziness Frequent falls Reduced concentration Feeling low and fatigued Frequent blackouts Blurred vision Cold and clammy skin Rapid, shallow breathing

Reasons for Elevated Blood Pressure

Patient was educated on reasons for elevated blood pressure as follows: Blood pressure is a direct product of the resistance offered by your blood vessels to the flow of blood and heart rate. So, any conditions that can alter these parameters will influence the blood pressure readings. Some examples are given below Any conditions of stress, fear, or exercise that will increase the heart rate can increase the blood pressure. Any conditions that will result [...]