Stroke Case Studies Samples For Students

Post-Stroke Depression

Stroke is amongst the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide (Mitchell, 2016). In the United States (US) alone, an estimated 750 000 individuals are affected by new or recurrent stroke annually. Survivors of stroke frequently experience some neurological-linked disability like hemiparesis and aphasia that lead to a loss of function. An estimated 50% of stroke survivors additionally experience long-term disability like partial paralysis while 25-50% of stroke patients require help in performing activities of daily living (Byun, 2012). Post-stroke disability is linked to additional symptoms such as depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms have been correlated with ...

Post-stroke dysphagia, a potentially fatal complication, affects an estimated 23-50% of all stroke survivors. It is associated with a seven fold increase in the risk for aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia increases the catabolic demands of the body and in the settings of impaired swallowing leads to a vicious cycle of malnutrition, dehydration, and further infections (Shaker & Geenen, 2011). Dysphagia affects a significant number of patients with hemispheric stroke which is the main subtype of ischemic stroke in the general population (Kumar et al., 2011). The functions of swallowing are subserved by a vast brain network. The inferior peri-rolandic sensorimotor ...

Part 1.

The pathophysiological template of an ischemic stroke involving the dominant left hemisphere of the brain is usually caused by the arterial occlusion resulting from a thrombus that embolized from a more proximal anatomical structure in the body that is closer to the brain, such as the heart and lungs and arterial plaques. The thrombus may cause a significant occlusion to the major intracranial arteries like the middle cerebral artery which carries the blood flow to the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes. A left middle cerebral artery stroke will manifest a right hemiplegia and hemiparesis with the upper extremities more significantly affected than the ...

PART 1: Pathophysiology template

Disease: Ischaemic Stroke
Definition:
An ischaemic stroke of the left dominant cerebral hemisphere is a stroke that occurs when the blood supply to the left side of the brain is obstructed. The blood supply contains nutrients and oxygen for the brain cells. For majority of the people, the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for the control of the right side of and hence its failure affects the right side (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2010). It is also responsible for the control of speech and language (Hickey, 2009).

Aetiology:

Ischaemic Stroke of the left hemisphere is ...

Overview

Ischemic CVA, cerebrovascular accident, is the neurological disorder with compromised blood supply having risk factors that includes thrombus formation, emboli, history of hypertension and DM symptoms, hyperlipidemia, high BP, tachycardia, loss of consciousness, and paralysis. Ischemic strokes represent 87% of all strokes (Summers, Leonard, and Wentworth).
Male, 65, Latino, sedentary, Spanish, middle class, no existing disability, Christianity, current medication include Metformin 1000mg BID before meals, Glipizide 5 mg BID before meals, Lotrel 5/10 1 cap daily, Lipitor 40 mg daily, ASA 81 mg daily.
Current Medical History: Patient admitted to Emergency Department with the symptoms of CVA. ...

The abnormal findings from genitourinary assessment include the following: presence of infection and lesions in female genitals, pain in the male genitals, painful intercourse in females, and dysuria among others. The treatment of abnormal genitourinary system depends on the cause of the anomaly identified during the assessment. For instance, the treatment of erectile dysfunction depends on the possible cause of the dysfunction. Nurses play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of stroke. During the preadmission phase, nurses play a role in stabilization of the airway and identification of signs and symptoms of stroke among other responsibilities. Besides, ...

Introduction

Stroke which is also known as “brain attack” or “cerebral vascular accident” is a situation whereby the brain cells are being deprived of oxygen. It could either be hemorrhagic or ischemic. Hemorrhagic type occur when there are bleeding from damage brain blood vessels while ischemic occur from shortage of blood flow to the brain. Since it is the blood that carries the oxygen, any shortage of the required amount of blood leads to shortage of oxygen (Cruz-Flores). The effects of these problems with the blood supply are dependent on the affected side. The part of the brain that is deprived ...

Paul has been feeling very tired and has been having sudden weakness and numbness on one side of his body. He calls the hospital asking if this is anything to be concerned about. How do you respond?
1. What is the neurological problem Paul is most likely encountering?
There are two common neurological problems that are usually associated with the symptoms of sudden weakness and numbness on one side of the body. These two conditions are somewhat related in terms of the mechanism. Stroke is a form of medical emergency simply because it is usually caused by problems ...

Where are the normal pacemaker and the backup pacemaker of the heart located?

Answer: The normal pacemaker of the heart is known as Sino- atrial (SA node) which is located in the right atrium of the heart, whereas, the backup pacemaker of the heart is known as Atrio- ventricular and it is situated in the centre of the heart along the right atrim (AV node) (Rhodes, 2008).

Why does this patient have a bradycardia?

Answer: The patient has bradycardia as a result of occlusion in the right coronary artery (Serrano Jr et al., 1999). Infarction in the right coronary artery is known to give rise to bradycardia.

What parts of the heart have the fastest and slowest conduction velocities?

Answer: The Purkinje fibres have the fastest conduction velocities whereas the AV ...

BIOL 398J

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QUESTION 1:

Michael is a hypertensive adult with obesity as an additional risk factor that could contribute to the occurrence of a cardiovascular event. While his choice of personal diet may not be limited, it may be more constrained when eating out with others, since their tastes and preferences will indeed vary.
The ideal diet for an individual in Michael’s position would be high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-fiber foods and low-fat dairy products. It should also contain low levels of sodium, saturated fats and trans fats. Fortunately, the American National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends ...

Integrated Perspective Studies

The case study of Merck/Vioxx case is highly significant in explaining in a practical view how causation and correlation arguments can affect and give impacts in legal claims. It is an indication of how ability or failure to understand the causality and correlation in an event or a case can impact defining a case (Pearl, 2010). This case can, therefore, be argued at different dimensions to define it in favour of or against the defendant.
In this case study and as pleaded guilty for, it is quite clear that Merck had committed an offense which is probably civil offense ...

3. Activities
Ensure you acknowledge and cite your sources accordingly – this is important whether you use your own words or another writer’s. You can review the Academic Referencing Guide in your student handbook.

QUESTION 1:

There are mainly five principles of person-centered care. The first one is valuing people. This includes giving proper respect and dignity to the individuality of a person. The support-staff should be aware of the perspective of the individual. They should consider the value system of the patient, personal choices and also their beliefs. The second one is to offer a sense of autonomy to the ...

Introduction

A stroke is a medical condition which is characterized by rapid loss of brain function which is caused by interruption in the blood supply to the various parts of the brain. It can be due to a blockage and it’s known as thrombosis or lack of blood flow known as ischemia or a leakage of blood that is hemorrhage (Feigin, 2005). It results in the person’s inability to move certain parts of the body.
The brain is designed in such a way that the right hemisphere always controls the left side of the body while the left hemisphere controls the ...

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is the most encountered cardiac rhythm disorder in clinical practice. It affects <1% of persons aged <60 years. This prevalence increases to 10% in persons aged >80 years (Amerena, Walters, Mirzaee and Kalman, 2013). Atrial fibrillation is a key differential diagnosis in patients presenting with chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, light-headedness, and syncope (Cruickshank, 2008). This paper will examine the differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, and paramedic implications of atrial fibrillation in relation to the case of a 43-year old male who presents with features and ECG findings of atrial fibrillation. It will first examine ...

M.K is a female, 45 years old with 5.5” height and 225 lbs. weight and has a history of smoking for 22 years and poor diet. The history of Type II diabetes mellitus and primary hypertension is also observed with the recent diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. She has been observed with chronic cough with sputum, light headedness, excessive peripheral edema, distended neck veins and increased urination during the night. She has been using the medications comprising of Lotensin and Lasix to treat hypertension and Glucophage for diabetes mellitus.

Vitals and Lab Results

The patient is observed chronic cough with sputum and the cough ...

Write a description of the health history you would need to collect from the patient in the case study to which you were assigned.
The assessment of a patient with any suspected neurological disorders should be widened as much as possible to cover the overall degree of possibilities and thus offer the medical team a consistent set of information and data that can be linked to the clinical tests without any inconsistencies (Jarvis, 2015). The patient’s health history forms a significant background on which this can be achieved. For this 33 year old patient, the care team has ...

Presentation: 52 year old male presents with complaint of wet cough and intermittent fevers for one week. Symptoms have progressively worsened with onset of back pain over the last two days.
Previous Medical History: No health insurance and has not seen provider for five years. History of Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus-2 controlled with diet.

Allergies: Penicillin and Erthyromycin
History of Present Illness: Onset/duration: one week. Pattern: cough worse at night. Associated Symptoms: fever and back pain worsens with coughing. Relieving factors: sitting up and drinking fluids. Aggravating factors: smoking and lying down. Effect ...

Meadowbank TAFE

HLTAP501A/B/C Analyze Health Information
HLTCOM510B Provide Services to Clients with Chronic Disease or Conditions
PATHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT
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Abstract
Asthma is a chronic problem that influences lung function. Clinically asthma is identified by the variation in expiratory airflow and abnormal respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, chest congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. The aetiology of asthma is linked to a mixture of genetic and environmental factors, though; heredity or atopy also plays a role in asthma. Asthma is categorized into two types: extrinsic (allergic) and intrinsic (nonallergic). Allergic asthma is an outcome of the reaction of an antibody ...

Philosophy

Heart Disease as the Largest Health Threat
In our current period, I feel that heart disease is the largest health threat globally. This class of disease has been the deadliest if not one of the leading causes of death around the world based on the statistics and research done by many doctors and scientist. There have been some recent studies done by the American Heart Association showing statistical results including its risk factors. In addition, the results also showed that heart disease is still the leading cause of fatality among adults in the United States (San Luis, 2013). ...

Introduction

The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive report on a case study conducted on an individual who is displaying symptoms of hypertension. The paper explicitly explores as a chronic disease and some of the aspects that will be touched on include its epidemiology, Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, treatment plan, drug analysis and follow up care.
Hypertension, also commonly referred to as high blood pressure is a body condition in which blood vessels, specifically the arteries high and persistent pressure. This high pressure makes it hard for the heart to pump blood to all the other parts of the body. Hypertension ...

Her problem of Hypertension was diagnosed almost 6 years ago when her blood pressure remained consistently on the higher side on 4 consecutive visits to the clinic. It was consistently high in the range of 160/90 mmHg.
Almost a year ago, she was also detected with microalbuminuria during her annual screening of urine. At that time, 1,943 mg/dl of microalbumin was detected in her urine sample.

Subjective

She has come to the clinic today for her regular checkup and follows up visit for the diabetes and hypertension. She is a house wife. And has three children.

Objective

She got an initial ...

Introduction

Modern day health care systems focus on offering holistic care that is patient-centric, safe, effective, efficient and timely. To this end, medical practitioners must have a diverse set of skills and knowledge from pharmacology to human anatomy and physiology. Of this, a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology are critical in provision of care for long term care. Physiology is the study of function in living systems while anatomy is the study of structure in living things. These two disciplines have been central in the delivery of health services since Ancient Greece where philosophers such as Aristotle explained the relationship between ...

Introduction

There are different ways to handle medical, surgical and post surgical cases and especially when it comes to nursing, the application of concepts may remain the same however there is a lot of difference in the application of concepts from person to person. We will look at the case study related to endocrine/metabolic system, for Mr.Jenaro and will analyze the situation according to the data available.

The medical situation of the case can be explained by mentioning that Mr.Jenaro, a 61 year old male is admitted to the emergency ward with a complain of severe nausea and vomiting for two days consecutively. ...