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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Right Aortic Arch Abnormality with Aberrant Left Subclavian Artery: Causes, Symptoms and Associated Congenital Heart Defects

*What is the most common aortic arch abnormality? What syndrome should you look for with this abnormality? Aberrant Right Subclavian ArteryThe most common aortic arch abnormality is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Aortic Coarctation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

*What is the most common symptomatic aortic arch abnormality? Double Aortic ArchDouble aortic arch (persistence of both right and left 4th embryonic arches) is the most common...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Thrombocytopenia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

thrombocytopenia – reduction of platelets below 150,000-occurs due to impaired production, increased destruction, or abnormal distribution Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition where there is a low level...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options.

idiopathic or immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) – autoimmune disorder- platelet production normal- platelet lifespan decreased by antiplatelet antibodiescan result in hemorrhage following c-section or laceration Idiopathic thrombocytopenic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Risk Factors for ITP: Autoimmune Disorders, Infections, Medications, Genetics, Age, Pregnancy, and Blood Transfusions.

ITP risk factors – females 20-50- autoimmune disorders- recent virus (children) ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia) is a condition characterized by a low platelet count that can lead to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

7 Critical Risk Factors for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) in Patients on Heparin Therapy

HIT risk factors – heparin use longer than 1 wk- common in females- postsurgical thromboprophylaxis HIT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) is a potentially serious complication that can occur in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Thrombocytopenia: Clinical Manifestations and Symptoms of Low Platelet Count

thrombocyctopenia clinical manifestations – BLEEDING!!!! (epitaxis, gums)- petechiae or eccymoses- hematuria Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood, which can lead...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Cardiogenic Shock Management with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump: Benefits and Monitoring by Nursing Professionals

Patient has developed cardiogenic shock after a left anterior descending myocardial infarction. Which circulatory device should the nurse expect the patient to receive? Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP)...