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SOAP – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of signs and symptoms that arise from compression of […]

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SOAP – Peripheral Vascular Disease

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Peripheral Vascular Disease    Definition A.Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain. B.Peripheral arterial disease […]

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SOAP – Carotid Artery Disease

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Carotid Artery Disease  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines   Definition A.Atherosclerosis (waxy substance) plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries and causes carotid artery disease. […]

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SOAP – Acute Limb Ischemia

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Acute Limb Ischemia    Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a sudden decrease in limb perfusion that causes a potential […]

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SOAP – Valvular Heart Disease

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Valvular Heart Disease Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Damage or defect in one of the four heart valves: Mitral, aortic, tricuspid, or pulmonary. B.Two […]

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SOAP – Pericardial Effusions

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Pericardial Effusions Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An abnormal amount or type of fluid within the pericardium of the heart secondary to various etiologies. […]