UNDERSTANDING AORTIC RUPTURE / ANEURYSM
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma. Shortness of breath , chest or upper back pain are some of the symptoms. Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial sac. Learn more, by clicking on the links below: Nursing Fundamentals-Part3 The Circulatory System The heart is always at work. Hemodynamic s refers to blood flow. Any obstruction to the flow of blood in and around t he heart , may lead to failure. WHAT IS THE AORTA? The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It is a very powerful artery and originates in the heart. The aorta carries oxygenated blood . It works its way through the chest and abdomen, then divides up to supply blood to th...