Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The Centers for Disease Control (2022) notes that almost half of individuals in the United States are afflicted with hypertension (HTN). According to the American Heart Association…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A chronic condition that reduces perfusion to the body because the heart is working inefficiently is known as congestive heart failure (CHF). It is sometimes more simply referred to as…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Cardiac myocytes require coronary perfusion for contractility. Concepts for disturbances in cardiac rhythms centralize around the ability of cardiac myocytes to conduct electricity, which assist the atrial…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The cardiovascular system performs the essential role of ensuring that oxygenated blood and essential nutrients are efficiently delivered throughout the body. Understanding the precise anatomy and physiology…
Figure 12.1 Monitoring patients who are challenged by cardiovascular disease is an important part of cardiac rehabilitation. While this chapter focuses on common inpatient cardiac diseases, optimization of perfusion also occurs in the outpatient sector. (credit: “Running and Motivation” by Airman First…
Concepts of Oxygenation and Perfusion Upper and Lower Respiratory Assessment Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System: Bronchiectasis Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System: Asthma Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System:…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Worldwide, cigarette smoking causes over seven million deaths every year. New tobacco products, e-cigarettes, became available around 2007 and rapidly gained popularity. Today, millions of Americans, including adolescents, use e-cigarettes…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease caused by a gene mutation. This mutation impacts how sodium and chloride ions travel across cell membranes. As a result, thick…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: While the prevalence of tuberculosis is lower in the United States than in many other countries, more than 1.7 billion people worldwide are estimated to be infected. With 22…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Pneumonia is common and affects persons without medical problems as well as persons with a variety of comorbid conditions. Pneumonia causes infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. While there…