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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases. Cardiovascular System Digestive System Respiratory System. Cardiovascular System.

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Clinical Cases

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  1. Clinical Cases Cardiovascular System Digestive System Respiratory System

  2. Cardiovascular System Case 1. A man, en route to the hospital ER by ambulance, is in fibrillation. What is his cardiac output likely to be? He arrives at the emergency entrance DOA (dead on arrival). His autopsy reveals a blockage of the posterior interventricular artery. What is the cause of death?

  3. Cardiovascular System Case 2. Mr. Langley is telling his friend about his recent visit to his doctor for a checkup. During his story he mentions that the ECG revealed that he had a defective mitral valve and a heart murmur. Mr. Langley apparently misunderstood some of what the doctor explained to him about the diagnostic process. What has he misunderstood?

  4. Digestive System Case 3. A woman in her 50s complains of bloating, cramping, and diarrhea when she drinks milk. What is the cause of her complaint and what is a solution?

  5. Digestive System Case 4. A 21-year-old man with severe appendicitis did not seek treatment in time and died a week after his abdominal pain and fever began. Explain why appendicitis can quickly lead to death.

  6. Digestive System Case 5. In the mid 1960’s, a calorie-free substitute (olestra) that is neither digested nor absorbed hit the market shelves in the U.S. At that time there was concern that vitamin deficiencies might result from its use. What type of vitamins were they concerned about and why?

  7. Respiratory System Case 6. The Kozloski family is taking a long auto trip. Michael, who has been riding in the back of the station wagon, complains of a throbbing headache. A little later, he seems confused and his face is flushed. What is your diagnosis of Michael’s problem?

  8. Respiratory System Case 7. Barbara is rushed to the ER after an auto accident. The 8th through 10th ribs on her left side have been fractured and have punctured the lung. What term is used to indicate lung collapse? Will both lungs collapse? Why or why not?

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