Medical Considerations by Brittney Richwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9 en-us 2018-02-13 18:37:50 UTC 2026-02-02 22:09:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Signs and Symptoms daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231233756 -Dyspnea
-Pink, frothy sputum and pulmonary edema
-Cyanosis
-Hypotension

]]> 2018-02-13 19:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231233756 Causes daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234061 Heart is overworked
Pressure is too high and there is a failure to deliver blood to the body.

]]> 2018-02-13 19:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234061 Treatment daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234507 -Lifestyle changes: lose weight, avoid alcohol, exercise.
-Medication
-Surgical procedures
-Implanted devices]]> 2018-02-13 19:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234507 Types daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234538 Acute - Life-threatening condition
Left side- failure to deliver blood to the body. Typically caused by myocardial infarction.
Right side- Failure to deliver blood to the lungs. Cor pulmonale is right failure resulting from increased pressure in the pulmonary vascular system.Caused by pulmonary embolism.
Chronic -progressive failure in organ systems
Right side-  Failure to deliver blood to lungs. Caused by chronic pulmonary disease. 
Left side- Failure to deliver blood to body. Caused by cardiomyopathy. ]]> 2018-02-13 19:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231234538 Heart Rhythm Condition brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312388 -results when heart takes longer than normal between beats
-can result in fast, chaotic heart beats leading to fainting spells, seizures, or even death]]> 2018-02-13 22:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312388 Caused by: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312580 -genetic mutations
-medications
-imbalances in electrolytes
-other medical conditions]]> 2018-02-13 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312580 Signs and Symptoms: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312788 -some don't have any (only aware of syndrome from ECG, family history, genetic testing)
-fainting
-seizures
-sudden death
-signs and symptoms could begin as a fetus, newborn, in old age, or not at all
-usually experience signs and symptoms before age 40 if ever
-may occur most frequently during sleep or upon awakening]]> 2018-02-13 22:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231312788 Forms: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231313706 -Romano-Ward Syndrome: inherited gene from one parent 
-Jervell & Lange-Nielson Syndrome: inherited gene from both parents, occurs earlier/more severe]]> 2018-02-13 22:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231313706 Worsened by: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314097 -some antibiotics
-antidepressants
-diuretrics]]> 2018-02-13 22:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314097 Risk Factors: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314191 -1st degree relatives with known Long QT
-unexplained seizures/cardiac arrest
-taking medications known to cause Long QT
-low electrolyte levels
-eating disorders]]> 2018-02-13 22:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314191 Prevention: brittneyrichwine https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314404 -monitoring medications
-avoiding illegal drugs (cocaine, amphetamines)
-monitoring electrolyte balance ]]> 2018-02-13 22:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/231314404 Marfan Syndrome daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018404 2018-02-15 17:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018404 Etiology daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018552 Inherited connective tissue disorder associated with a risk for sudden cardiac death.]]> 2018-02-15 17:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018552 Signs and Symptoms daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018994 Tall, thin body type
Arm span longer than height.
Long legs
Thoracic spine kyphosis
Joint hyperlaxity]]> 2018-02-15 17:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232018994 Treatment daniel_bakers1993 https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232019141 Athletes with this condition can participate in sports if they do not also have aortic root dilation, moderate mitral regurgitation or a family history of cardiac death, ]]> 2018-02-15 17:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brittneyrichwine/mngsuz5oqju9/wish/232019141