THE CONSEQUENCES OF POOR CIRCULATION

 

The consequences of poor circulation

The patient who has heart failure,
is also at risk for stroke or renal failure.
The diabetetic patient is also at risk for stroke.

Reperfusion Therapy is a form of treatment that
is used for patients who have a myocardial infarction

(MI) with STEMI. Typically, the patient with a
completely blocked coronary artery, would
demonstrate STEMI on the EKG.

TPA ( Thrombolytic Plasminogen Activator)
is not only used for reperfusion in patients
who had a myocardial infarction, it is also
used in the treatment of embolic strokes.

Are there ways to prevent a stroke?

Research suggests that there are ways to prevent a stroke.
Seeking medical advice for the layperson is important

Tom is a diabetic.He has PVD ,which
has resulted in gangrene. His toes had
to be amputated. 

Retinopathy is another complication of
the diabetic patient.

Patient and family education is necessary.