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WEEK 6 I HUMAN 2021

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Primary Diagnosis: Acute Occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia (arterial embolism EAMI) arterial thrombosis (TAMI) venous thrombosis (VAMI) non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI) For this patient that has ... a history of a fib we are leaning towards an EAMI. The treatment for this specific disease process has been outlined in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergent Surgery for 2016 Heart disease (atrial fibrillation, rheumatic, myocardial infarction, prosthetic valve, ventricular aneurism, Chagas’ disease) (Bala et al., 2017) AMI secondary to an arterial embolism (EAMI) should be suspected in patients with atrial fibrillation who have a sudden onset of abdominal pain. (Tilsed et al., 2016) Status/Condition: (Critical, Guarded, Stable, etc.) -Guarded Code Status: -FC Allergies: NKDA Admit to Unit: Yes, secondary to the high morbidity and mortality rate of this disease process. Despite technological advancements, mortalities remain high, and the plan of care and revascularization should be based on the patient's clinical status and available medical center resources [Show More]

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