Who Knows about Drugs (Rx’s)? After completing an informal survey of some of my family members and friends, I have come to the shocking reality of how little information people know about common medications such as Advil, aspirin, and Tylenol. I chose these three drugs because they seem to be the most common drug people […]
Recently, I was informed of a writer/blogger who shared his experience with open heart surgery and hospitalization. Check it out, as it is REALLY interesting to see things from the patient perspective … The patients’ view should never be forgotten! Derek shares his personal story here.
Do you know what medications you are taking, its side effects, and when to call your physician? If you answered no, you are not alone. Many Americans taking medications are not fully aware of what they are taking. At times they are not even aware of the generic name nor the side effects that the … Continue reading Medication Knowledge Among Family and Friends →
Wonderful, thoughtful, and educational information you should all be proud of collectively putting together in the latest blogs. I learned much and shared your work with Dr. Jensen and Dr. Nevins! Great work! Perfect information for Cardiac Month! Thanks for educating me! Check out this BBC article last May about “Would you accept a pig’s…
Now that you are relieved Exam 1 is over … and there is no Homework… Take a moment to breathe, and then think Wow, I am ready for the pulmonary content – just breathe! We will cover pulmonary, endocrine, and burns the next two weeks so refresh your electrolyte content… ABG’s, fluid balance, and finding…
It is no surprise that technology is an enormous part of our lives – it just is. The format of this very class attests to that. I am fascinated by what is out there these days technologically. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have been able to experience what life was like before… Read more »
In the current age of technology, there are new procedures and treatments are being developed every day to improve patient outcomes in the medical field. Heart disease affects many people in the United States which demonstrates a need for improved cardiovascular therapies. Carotid artery disease (CAD) occurs when the carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain, … Continue reading Reducing Stroke Risk During Cardiovascular Procedure →
Less Invasive Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation for Better Outcomes: The treatment discussed in the article is a less invasive procedure called catheter ablation. This procedure is now considered first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation and replaces the need of surgery for treatment of atrial fibrillation that fails to heal with medications alone. Ablation treats abnormalities … Continue reading Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
I found this article that studied predictors or risk factors for readmission after a CABG surgery. The study was done in 2011, and they determined post CABG readmission rates remained high. Consequently, this was a big problem since the procedure itself is expensive and the possibility for complications that influence readmissions are vast. Additionally, the … Continue reading Post CABG hospital readmission
What fortuitous timing that we should be covering cardiac intensive care during February, our National Heart Health Month! There was a smorgasbord of articles to choose from, but I was drawn to one on hemodynamics since just spent a good week or so completely immersed in that wild and wooly world… Since 1996, pulmonary artery … Continue reading Oh! My beating heart…
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