UNDERSTANDING AORTIC RUPTURE / ANEURYSM
Learn more about : Aortic Rupture and Cardiac Tamponade 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 the 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 ...