Left Sided (ventricular) CHF signs and symptoms: "DROWNING"
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Dyspnea
Rales (crackles)
Orthopnea
Weakness
Nocturnal proximal dyspnea
Increased HR
Nagging cough (can be frothy or blood tinged)
Gaining weight (>2-3lbs/day or 5lbs/wk)
More common
Anorexia nervosa:
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, Disorder characerized by an extreme aversion to gaining weight.
Physiological & mental consequences associated w/food restriction.
What are some common side effects of Statins:
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Increased liver enzymes
muscle pain/tenderness/weakness = rhabdomyolysis & myopathy
Psychology of addiction:
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Many pts w/ SUD experience sexual/physical abuse in childhood. Causes
increased anxiety, low self esteem, and difficulty expressing emotions. High
correlation w/childhood trauma. Correlation w/ psych disorders such as
depression, bipolar, anxiety, antisocial/dependent personality disorders.
Substance abused is a means of self medicating.
Clinical Manifestations of CAD:
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often asymptomatic until plaque starts building. Most common s/s: angina
(chest pain from < blood flow to heart), & MI.
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Dyspnea
Rales (crackles)
Orthopnea
Weakness
Nocturnal proximal dyspnea
Increased HR
Nagging cough (can be frothy or blood tinged)
Gaining weight (>2-3lbs/day or 5lbs/wk)
More common
Anorexia nervosa:
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, Disorder characerized by an extreme aversion to gaining weight.
Physiological & mental consequences associated w/food restriction.
What are some common side effects of Statins:
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Increased liver enzymes
muscle pain/tenderness/weakness = rhabdomyolysis & myopathy
Psychology of addiction:
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Many pts w/ SUD experience sexual/physical abuse in childhood. Causes
increased anxiety, low self esteem, and difficulty expressing emotions. High
correlation w/childhood trauma. Correlation w/ psych disorders such as
depression, bipolar, anxiety, antisocial/dependent personality disorders.
Substance abused is a means of self medicating.
Clinical Manifestations of CAD:
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often asymptomatic until plaque starts building. Most common s/s: angina
(chest pain from < blood flow to heart), & MI.
