The original description notes that Jim is not in distress at rest, but that he complains of tiring on exertion and having heart palpitations. When asked what he means by “heart palpitations", he says it feels like his heart is racing and beating really hard (e.g., forcefully), so that he feels like his heart could jump out of his chest. a. What changes occur with exercise that lead to his described racing and "hard" heart beat (more than would be typical with exercise)? 100 wordsmax
The original description notes that Jim is not in distress at rest, but that he complains of tiring on exertion and having heart palpitations. When asked what he means by “heart palpitations", he says it feels like his heart is racing and beating really hard (e.g., forcefully), so that he feels like his heart could jump out of his chest. a. What changes occur with exercise that lead to his described racing and "hard" heart beat (more than would be typical with exercise)? 100 wordsmax
Chapter22: Pharmacology
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Please read the original prompt and answer questions 5 parts a and b
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As per the given scenario and description, Mr. Jim diagnoses with the case of Aortic stenosis.
Aortic Stenosis- It is a condition in which there will be narrowing of the aortic valve, during systole it will leads to obstruction of blood flow from the left ventricle to the ascending aorta.
Symptoms-
- Heart Failure
- syncope
- angina
- Dyspnea on exertion
- decreased exercise tolerance
- Exertional dizziness
- exretional angina
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