Left Sided Heart Failure Concept Map

The Map should be about Left-Sided Heart Failure

Below are the Sub-heading that needs to be in the Concept Map.

Disease

Definition

AETIOLOGY

PATHOGENESIS

DIAGNOSIS

TREATMENT

COURSE OF DISEASE

PROGNOSIS

PREVENTION

· The separate Reference page for Concept Map. You may have more than 2 reference

· Visually Stimulating, add pictures in the background and visually attractive. Below is an sample example but this concept map needs to look unique and visually very appealing, please.

· Add pictures of heart, lungs what ever connects to the Map and its information.

· I have attached a sample of the concept map of another topic to guide you what information requires in the map.

· 500 words and it is worth 25 Marks.

Please see attach other files for questions and Marking Criteria.

Assessment 1 – Concept map and guided questions.

Information 1 – Getting started.

Your first assessment is generating a concept map for left heart failure and answering three questions related to a case study about a patient who has an acute exacerbation of heart failure. When preparing your assignment refer to the criteria and standards in the Learning Guide.

You can begin this assessment now by finding readings about heart failure and summarising the information under the headings of the pathophysiology template. This information can then be used for your concept map.

Some readings that you may find helpful to start your assignment are:

Your textbook:

Craft,J.A., Gordon,C.J., Huether,S.E., McCance, K.L., Brashers, V.L. & Rote,N.E.

(2015). Understanding pathophysiology – ANZ adaptation (2nd ed.).

Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. Chapter 23.

Also:

Aitken, L., Marshall,A. & Chaboyer, W. (2015). ACCCN’s critical care nursing

(3rd ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. Chapter 10.

Wagner, K.D. (2014). High acuity nursing (6th ed.). Upper Saddler River, New

Jersey: Pearson. Chapter13.

(These books are available online from the Western Sydney University library).

This is just to begin. You will then find more readings to add to your information.

Remember that the information in your concept map and answers to the questions must correlate with the references that you cite so keep an accurate record when preparing your assignment. The marker of your assessment will check your citations.

An example of a pathophysiology template for a left-sided ischaemic stroke and a concept map using this information has been attached to start you thinking about how you will approach your assignment. The concept map has been generated using Word. However, if you wish, you may prefer to use a concept map template that you may find on the web.

MORE INFO

Left Sided Heart Failure

Introduction

Left-sided heart failure is a condition in which the left side of the heart is failing to pump enough blood around your body. Left-sided heart failure can affect any artery that brings blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This includes arteries that go directly from each ventricle (one of two main chambers in your heart) to another part of your body (such as an artery leading from one lung or one kidney). Left-sided heart failure can also occur when an artery supplying oxygenated blood gets blocked by plaque buildup, causing blockage and decreased delivery of oxygenated blood and nutrients needed for good health.

Causes

Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Obesity and family history of heart disease are additional risk factors for left-sided heart failure.

Grades of heart failure

Heart failure is a condition where the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Heart failure may be mild or severe, depending on how much damage has been done to your heart muscle and how quickly it’s affecting your overall health.

There are several grades of heart failure in this list: Class I (mild), Class II (moderate), Class III (severe). This chart shows how many people have each grade of disease at different ages:

Grade 1: Less than 50% oxygen saturation in one minute after resting; systolic BP greater than 140 mm Hg for any reason; diastolic BP greater than 90 mm Hg for any reason; history of coronary artery disease; nonelective angioplasty performed within 2 years prior to diagnosis

Symptoms

Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Swelling in the ankles and feet
Dizziness, usually at night while lying down. You may feel like you are walking on a cloud or that your head is going to float up into space! This symptom is called vertigo. It can be very uncomfortable and make it hard to sleep through the night. If this happens often enough, it could cause you to develop more serious problems with your heart condition over time if left untreated.* A feeling of fullness in your abdomen area (belly) which may occur no matter what kind of food or drink you consume.* Poor appetite for many different types of foods

Tests and diagnosis

ECG
Blood tests (including a complete blood count)
Exercise stress test: This involves exercising until you feel very tired, then resting for 30 minutes. The doctor will measure how much oxygen is being used by your heart as it pumps blood around your body, and whether there are any abnormalities in this process. A normal result means that the heart muscle is healthy enough to pump out what it needs without problems – in other words, this test shows no signs of left-sided heart failure! If you do have left sided failure though then further investigations such as an echocardiogram may be needed before treatment can begin.* Transthoracic echocardiogram: This uses ultrasound scans through a long thin tube which goes into the chest cavity between ribs 2&3 and allows images of an area inside both lungs called “the pulmonary artery” which feeds air into them from outside via two major arteries called “lobar bronchi” passing through them before reaching their destination at tiny capillaries within alveoli where gas exchange occurs between oxygen & carbon dioxide molecules (which make up our breathable atmosphere).

Prevention

There are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of heart failure.

Maintain a healthy weight, by eating less and exercising more
Avoid smoking or using tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco (see below for more information about nicotine).
Reduce stress levels by finding ways to relax regularly—for example breathing exercises or meditation are both helpful in this regard.

Complications

Heart failure is one of the most common causes of death in people who have left-sided heart disease. Complications can be life threatening and even require medical intervention to prevent them.

The most common complication is sudden cardiac death, also known as “heart attack” or “cardiac arrest.” When your heart muscle becomes damaged, it may stop working properly—and this condition can lead to death if untreated. In fact, more than 50% of people who experience a heart attack may die within two weeks without treatment (1). If you’re at risk for sudden cardiac arrest due to left-sided heart failure and have symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911 immediately!

Treatment and medication

There are several treatment options for left heart failure. Some of the most common are:

Medication to help open up your arteries, lower blood pressure and improve symptoms.
Exercise to increase your strength and endurance.
Lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation and eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources like fish or chicken instead of red meat (which can contribute to high cholesterol levels).

You may also want to consider taking vitamins when you’re feeling better so you can keep yourself strong until your body recovers fully from this condition

Lifestyle and home remedies

Exercise
Reduce salt intake
Eat a healthy diet, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoid smoking and alcohol as much as possible.
Meditate or relax techniques such as deep breathing exercises can help relieve stress that may be causing your left side to feel more fatigued than usual.

Coping and support

If you have left-sided heart failure and are not yet on medication, the best thing to do is talk it over with your doctor. He or she can help you get started on a treatment plan that suits your needs.

If this sounds like something that might be helpful for you, talk to someone who knows about these types of diseases in order to see whether or not it would be a good fit for them too. You may also want to consider joining a support group so that others who are dealing with similar issues can share their experiences and advice with each other.

As difficult as it may seem at first glance (and let’s face it: how many times have we all felt down about ourselves?), there are things we can do beyond our control when faced with chronic illness such as left sided heart failure – but first off all we need food! Eating right will help keep us healthy while also making sure our body gets enough nutrients every day; exercise regularly throughout each day so that our muscles stay strong enough; keep track of any symptoms such as fatigue or shortness breath etc., so they don’t become harder than usual

Takeaway:

Takeaway: Heart failure can be treated with medicines and lifestyle changes, but the sooner you get treatment, the better your chances of staying alive.
Summary of the article: The left side of your heart is not as strong as the right side of your heart, which means that it doesn’t pump blood as well when you’re not exercising or taking medicines. This can lead to shortness of breath or chest pain caused by increased workload on one side versus another (more than 50% more workload; this means if someone has been diagnosed with LHF). The most common cause for LHF is atherosclerosis: When plaque builds up in arteries over time—it’s what happens when cholesterol gets stuck in them—it can cause blockages that make it harder for blood flow through those arteries when needed most; this causes decreased oxygen supply throughout all areas where there are blockages (for example: hands/feet), leading eventually toward total organ failure if not treated quickly enough!

Conclusion

Heart failure can be an extremely scary and debilitating condition for anyone, but it does not have to be. With the right treatment and lifestyle changes, you can expect to live a full life with no complications from heart disease.

Nursing Worker

Left Sided Heart Failure Concept Map