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Angina Pectoris Management and Nursing Care Plan

Angina Pectoris Management and Nursing Care Plan Description Angina is chest pain resulting from myocardial ischemia caused by inadequate myocardial blood and oxygen supply. Angina is caused by an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand. Causes include obstruction of coronary blood flow because of atherosclerosis, coronary artery spasm, and conditions increasing myocardial oxygen consumption. The goal of treatment is to provide relief of an acute attack, correct the imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand, and prevent the progression of the disease ad further attacks to reduce the risk of MI. Patterns of angina 1 . Stable angina Stable angina also called exertional angina. Stable angina occurs with activities that involve exertion or emotional stress and is relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. Stable angina usually has a stable pattern of onset, duration, severity, and relieving factors. 2. Unstable angina Unstable angina also is called...

Human body systems

Human Body systems Integumentary :- Skin and its appendages ( hair, nails, and sweat and oil glands). Musculoskeletal :- Bones, joints and muscles that enable the body to move and give it shape. Nervous :- Brain, spinal cord, and nerves that carry impulses and interpret them. Endocrine :- Organs ( thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, ovary, testis) that produce hormones that regulate body functions. Sensory :- Organs ( eyes, ears, tongue, nose, skin) that supply the body with information. Cardiovascular :- The heart, along with the blood vessels and tissues that transport blood to and from all parts of the body. Hematologic and lymphatic :- Blood and its components ( including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma) that carry oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to and from all parts of the body. Immunologic :- Specific blood cells and lymphatic organs that help to prevent disease. Resp...

Amenorrhea

What is amenorrhea Amenorrhoea is the absence or abnormal cessation of the menstrual cycle. It is of two types: Primary - Menstrual periods either don’t start at puberty Secondary - Periods stop before a woman reaches menopause (cessation of menstrual cycle at about 45-50 years of age). Types of amenorrhea Amenorrhoea is classified based on the causes. It can be of two types: Primary Amenorrhoea Failure of menses to start by 16 years of age is termed as primary amenorrhoea. It is mainly caused by chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, endocrine disturbances (abnormalities in hormone-producing glands or hormones) or anatomical defects of the female reproductive organs like the uterus or vagina. Secondary Amenorrhoea Secondary amenorrhea is described as a condition in which a female misses one or more menstrual periods in a row after having regular periods earlier or does not have menstrual periods for 6 months after normal menstruation. It can occur due to various reasons like...

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