Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Despite a decreasing incidence since the 1950s, peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a serious health concern. In developing countries it is…
NURSING
Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The gastrointestinal (GI) tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. These structures,…
Vascular Disorders
Vascular Disorders QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD An aneurysm is a localized dilation of a blood vessel or cardiac chamber wall because of congenital or acquired weakness of the…
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers PART VII ยท QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following heart valves is opened at the beginning of systole? a. The mitral valve and the aortic valve b….
Valvular Problems
Valvular Problems QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD There are four heart valves: two atrioventricular valves (mitral and tricuspid) and two semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic). It is the coordination…
Inflammatory Heart Disease
Inflammatory Heart Disease QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Pericarditis, or inflammation of the pericardium, may be a primary condition or result from secondary disease. It can be caused by…
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathies QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a diverse group of cardiac diseases that primarily affect the structure and function of the myocardium…
Dysrhythmias
Dysrhythmias QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Normal contraction of the heart is achieved by the domination of a single pulse generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node, which is known…
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a pathophysiological syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood…
