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CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), 2000.
A research proposal for the phenomenological study of male congestive heart failure patients' perceptions of their lives, ailment, therapies and compliance.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 135.95
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"Congestive Heart Failure Among Men: A Proposal for a Phenomenological Study
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The determination of the perceptions of congestive heart failure (CHF) patients of their life experiences is essential if effective therapy compliance procedures are to be developed for this population. A research study is proposed, the purpose of which will be to define the experiences of males living with CHF. The research questions that will be investigated in the proposed study are as follows:
1. What are the perceptions of male CHF patients of their lived experience with the disease?
2. Will the perceptions of male CHF patients of their lived experience with the disease facilitate the development of..."
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), 2004.
This paper discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
2,755 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that the multi-faceted causes and symptoms associated with CHF often leave the health care provider treating the symptoms rather than underlying causes. The author points out that the traditional treatment for CHF has been associated with symptom relief as needed to reduce the load on the cardiac muscle, improve the ability of the heart to pump. and to remove the excess fluid within the body. The paper details the four surgical options: Traditional bypass surgery with or without combination surgical treatments, implantation of ventricular assist devices, ventricular reduction surgery of two main types. and heart transplantation.
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"All of the above surgical procedures are needed alternatives or bridges to a natural heart transplant. Though a heart transplant may be the best option in many cases the availability of donor organs is very limited and in acute CHF (especially post MI) the wait time for a natural heart donation can be fatal for the patient. Many of the procedures are thought of as potential replacement for the need for natural heart transplantation, with its well detailed drawbacks, such as rejection, continued immune suppression, infection and simply a wait that outlast the living patient."
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Congestive Heart Failure, 2007.
A look at the symptoms and treatment of congestive heart failure.
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of heart disease. Specifically, the paper discusses the causes of congestive heart failure (CHF) and its affects on the body. Heart failure is a leading cause of illness and death in America today. It looks at how congestive heart failure can weaken the body and the person until that person can no longer function and how it can lead to several other debilitating diseases.
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"There are also several different birth and other physical conditions that can eventually lead to CHF. These include congenital heart disease that is present at birth (also called birth defects), abnormal heart valves, which can result from disease or infection, and heart muscle disease, which can also come from disease but can also occur as a result of substance abuse. Other conditions include anemia, an overactive thyroid gland, or abnormal heart rhythm. Some of these conditions come from health problems, and some are simply genetic. Therefore, there are a wide variety of causes of CHF, and Americans should be aware of high-risk lifestyles that can lead to increased instances of CHF. "
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Congestive Heart Failure, 2006.
A research proposal dealing with issues of effective discharge planning for patients that have suffered congestive heart failure.
3,777 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper presents a research proposal for showing how an effective hospital-based discharge planning program can reduce the rates of hospital readmission in elderly patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The paper shows the need for more effective discharge planning programs that will optimally reduce the rate of hospital readmission for elderly patients (clients aged 65 and older) with CHF. The proposal follows a format in which the narrative is put forth, including the problem statement regarding CHF and readmission, research questions that are relevant to these issues, and the background and significance of the issues. The report also includes a limited literature review on the topic, culled from extensive literature available on both effective discharge planning and CHF incidences. The rationale of the study is also addressed, before the report proposal concludes by stating the research methodology that will be chosen for the conducting of actual research, along the lines of having the ultimate goal of improving community health outcomes.
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Problem Statement
Research Questions
Background
Literature Review
Rationale
Proposed Methods
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"At the same time, from this cost-effectiveness standpoint, hospitals must also realize that cutting corners in regards to effective discharge planning, particularly for CHF patients, can mean short-term gains bringing vastly increased future costs. "Hospital admissions among patients with CHF are a major contributor to health care costs...The program's aims were to make up deficits in health care delivery, improve quality of life, and reduce costs for the health insurance companies (e.g., by reducing the hospitalization rate [Stewart, Marley, and Horowitz, 1999; Whellan et al., 2001; Cline et al., 1998])" (Kottmair et al., 2005). Therefore, from either perspective externally, the importance of effective discharge planning for elderly patients with CHF is underscored in the current healthcare environment, to ensure the continued provision of quality care across the lifespan."
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Congestive Heart Failure.
This paper discusses congestive heart failure, a condition that primarily affects the elderly, but can affect younger people.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper explains that, in congestive heart failure, the blood flow, which normally comes from the heart, is slowed down; therefore, the blood, which is coming through the veins and returning to the heart, often backs up, causing swelling in various tissues and in the lungs; this is a serious problem. The author points out that there are genetic and congenital risk factors for congestive heart failure, and not all of them can be controlled. Other factors, such as quitting smoking, getting blood pressure and diabetes under control, losing weight, and watching one's diet, can be controlled, however. The paper relates that nursing care can help patients deal with their condition, especially in the areas of their greatest concern, which include activity, lack of knowledge about the condition, and pain management.
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Introduction
Disease Condition
Treatment
Conclusion
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"There are many different instruments and other medical tactics used to diagnose congestive heart failure. Obtaining a complete and thorough clinical history for the patient is the first step towards this diagnosis. Once this has been completed, the patient is usually placed in a classification based on how severe their suspected congestive heart failure is and what they can and cannot do on a normal basis. A complete physical is also performed. Being able to diagnose congestive heart failure in someone who is elderly is sometimes difficult because anorexia, anxiety, and other seemingly odd problems that are considered to be atypical of congestive heart failure are the things that are seen most often in this age group."
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Monitoring Device For Patients With Congestive Heart Failure, 2007.
A review of an article entitled "Pilot Study of a Web-based Compliance Monitoring Device for Patients with Congestive Heart Failure," written by NT Artinian, JK Harden, MW Kronenberg, JS Vander Wal, E Daher, Q Stephens, et al.
1,641 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the article "Pilot Study of a Web-based Compliance Monitoring Device for Patients with Congestive Heart Failure," written by NT Artinian, JK Harden, MW Kronenberg, JS Vander Wal, E Daher, Q Stephens, et al. It describes the purpose and hypotheses of the study and discusses the study variables. The paper then reviews the related literature and analyzes the study design as presented in the article.
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Problem
Study Purpose
Research Question(s)
Hypothesis/hypotheses
Study Variables
Conceptual Model/Theoretical Framework
Review of Related Literature
Study Design
Sample and Setting
Identification and Control of Extraneous Variables
Study Instruments/Tools
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths/Limitations
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"The support provided for the validity of the study instruments was adequate for use in this study and employed the Chronbach alpha reliability coefficient. The scales were appropriate for this study in that they were specifically made for CHF patients and possessed specific subscales appropriate for measuring quality of life in this study. The validity of the Revised Heart Failure Self-Care Behavior Scale was carried out for this particular study by a panel consisting of two nurse practitioners and two experts in self-care. Using the average Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient across times was 0.81 (Artinian, Harden, Kronenberg, Vander Wal, Daher, Stephens et al, 2003)."
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Congestive Heart Failure, 2006.
An analysis of the causes and treatment options for congestive heart failure.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper, written by a registered nurse, analyzes congestive heart failure and provides a detailed discussion about treatment options. In particular, the author discusses the use of Spironolactone, and offers statistical as well as anecdotal evidence about its.
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"This article proposes the treatment solution of Spironolactone, a known "specialized antagonist of aldosterone" (Margo, npg)by using this drug patients can reduce their risk of mortality because it, "causes increased amounts of water and sodium to be excreted while potassium is conserved" (Margo, npg). The problem with this drug is that its effectiveness has not been adequately proven, although previous tests show that it has a positive effect on patients, not only the sample size in the article but the ethnic groups used in the experiment are greatly biased and do not reflect it as a treatment potent for all types of people. Furthermore, tests on its effectiveness compared to standard treatments did not include beta blockers which is an effect treatment already identified. This article does not adequately address the testing procedure."
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Women's Health: A Case Study, 2008.
A nurse practitioner in a family practice setting describes a case involving congestive heart failure (CHF).
3,428 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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In this paper, the writer relates the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF) and describes a patient with CHF and her prognosis. The writer also provides a review of related literature and describes the relevant treatment plan. Furthermore, the writer talks about an education program to educate the patient and her husband about what disease she had, what caused it and how to prevent recurrence. Lastly, the writer discusses the benefits of group therapy and relates the patient's follow-up care.
Outline:
Introduction
Patient Presentation
Prognosis
Review of Related Literature
Application and Evaluation
Education Program
Support Group
Regular Follow-Up Visits
Opportunities for Teaching and Quality of Care Improvement
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"After Susan's cardiac intervention and return home, I knew that the chances of her encountering a second M. I. were fairly high, and that the subsequent treatment in the community and at our family practice would play a key role in preventing another infarction. Improving her longer-term chances of remaining healthy would depend on her remaining on drug, diet and exercise regimens with the support of her husband and family. I knew that proper adherence to drug therapy alone, even without improvement in diet or exercise, could reduce her chances of a second ACS episode by up to 77% (Douglas, 2005)."
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Telehealth, 2004.
This paper discusses the advantages of telehealth, which is a form of health care service that allows swift access to health experts through the use of telecommunication devices. Focuses mainly on congestive heart failure patients.
1,392 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This is an evaluation paper of the use of telehealth communication and monitoring programs for the treatment of CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) clients, with particular focus on In-Touch Companionship, monitoring equipment, and programs by Pioneer System. Although telehealth treats varying health problems, this research limits its scope to the treatment of CHF patients.
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"In contrast to the past when people could not be treated in time to prevent loss of life, today healthcare facilities with latest technologies have greatly influenced the way health care is administered [Bigelow 2000; Wehrman and Simmons-Bennett 2002]. One such development is telehealth. Telehealth is a form of healthcare service that allows swift access to health experts through the use of telecommunication devices. This form of healthcare can be defined as "...the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration" [Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, 2001, p. 1 qt. Thurmond 2003]. It is the people living in the rural areas that need telehealth the most due to remote geographical barriers, old age, Federal funding and home health care services [Thurmond 2003]. As a result of the great demand for telehealth, companies in this field have spawn programs and services that best cater to the needs of the people [Silberg et al 1997; Warner & Hutchinson, 1999; West et al 1997].
Health professionals including doctors, consultants, nurses and attendants need to be aware of the scope of telehealth and how it can effect the way healthcare is administered in modern day society and in the future [Whitlock 2001]. "
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Preventing Heart Disease, 2007.
This paper examines the role of the advanced practice nurse in community-based chronic heart failure patients.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper explains that chronic heart failure (CHF) is a progressive illness that is continually costing the U.S. health care system billions of dollars yearly in unnecessary admissions. The paper discusses how the advanced practice nurse (APN) or nurse practitioner plays a potentially vital role in the prevention of heart failure. The paper looks at behavioral interventions, patient education, frequent follow-ups and forging a strong therapeutic alliance.
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Review of literature
Summary and Conclusion
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"Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is a progressive illness where the heart loses the capacity to circulate blood to adequately perfuse peripheral organ systems. The term has been revised because not all patients with heart failure are congested at the time of diagnosis (Hunt, Baker, Chin, Cinquegrani, Feldman, Francis et al, 2001). CHF affects nearly 5 million people in the U.S. alone, mostly the elderly population with 550,000 new cases being diagnosed yearly and is the attributable morbidity in more than 287,000 deaths (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2006). This disease is also the leading reason for Medicare hospital admissions (CDC, 2006)."
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Atrial Natruiretic Peptide and Heart Failure, 2008.
This paper explores atrial natriuretic peptide's association with congestive heart failure.
2,407 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper reviews the relevant literature regarding cardiac hormones and atrial natruiretic peptide (ANP) in particular, as well as literature regarding its association with heart failure. The paper concludes that not only do cardiac markers hold great promise as sub-clinical indicators of heart failure, they also boast interventional and prognostic value with further research.
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Biochemical Composition and Mechanism of Action
Clinical Uses
Conclusion
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"The cardiovascular system is complex not only in its amazing capacity to adapt to a broad range of hemodynamic challenges and insults but also in its multiple physiologic roles. From a rest state, everyday physical exertion to the vigorous demands of exercise, the cardiovascular system is able to adjust to perfuse all organ systems adequately and without fail within seconds of the stimulus. It is also able to adjust to long-term stressors in order to maintain nominal perfusion to all organ systems. While its primary physiologic role of the heart as a circulating pump is its most prominent feature, its interesting role as an endocrine organ is becoming more significant, especially in the light of such common pathological states as heart failure."
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Alzheimer?s Disease, 2002.
A study of the relationship between Alzheimer?s disease and congestive heart failure.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines the major points in understanding the link between Alzheimer?s disease and congestive heart failure. The paper describes the discovery and prognosis of both diseases separately and then illustrates the correlation between the two. It describes the common risk factors of hypertension and dementia.
Table of Contents:
About Alzheimer ?s Disease
About Congestive Heart Failure
Correlation between Alzheimer?s and CHD
Conclusion
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"Alzheimer?s disease progresses at various different rates. The duration of the illness could vary from 3 to 20 years. The areas of the brain that control memory and thinking skills are hindered first, but as the disease gets worse, cell die in other regions of the brain. Eventually, most Alzheimer?s victims will need complete care. Even if an individual has no other serious illness, the loss of brain function on its own will cause death."
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Theme of the Heart, 2006.
This paper analyzes the theme of the heart in the novels: 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Passion' by Jeanette Winterson.
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In this literary study, the novels 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Passion' by Jeanette Winterson are compared and contrasted. The writer shows how the theme of the heart is symbolically presented in both novels, revealing the darkness of self-discovery that the Villanelle and Marlow must undergo in their journey into madness and despair. The writer further demonstrates that reality is the key facet of human nature that ultimately disillusions Marlow, and is also why Villanelle cannot regain her heart without the help of Henri.
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"This literary study examines the theme of "the heart" within the novels: 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Passion' by Jeanette Winterson. By understanding how Conrad and Winterson use the symbolic heart invoke the loss and fear though isolation, one can realize the impact that the heart has within both novels. In the case of Winterson's character Villanelle, the loss of her heart to a woman at a casino reveals the cruelty of human nature, as she must suffer as a prostitute. In relation to this, Conrad defines the heart less symbolically as an object, but equally refers to the isolation and fear of Marlowe traveling through colonial Africa."
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The London Congestion Charge, 2004.
This paper discusses the benefits of the Congestion Charge in London to reduce traffic congestion and its acceptance by the population and the government.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that a new scheme has been introduced in London to manage the traffic congestion under which motorists are obliged to pay ?5 everyday to enter central London. The author points out that the strength of this system lies in the fact that it helps reduce traffic, allowing journeys and delivery times to be more reliable, and simultaneously raises money in fees that can be reinvested in London?s transport system. The paper concludes that, today, 100,000 people pay every day; the enforcement is working, and dissatisfaction with public transit is decreasing with more people riding the buses than just those displaced by pricing scheme.
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Introduction to the Congestion Charge
Why Was the Congestion Charge Introduced?
Benefits of the Congestion Charge to the Public
How does the Congestion Charge Work?
Primary Activities
Who Has to Pay Congestion Charge?
Congestion Charge Encouraging New Modes of Transport
Support Activities
Success of the System
Strengths of the Scheme
Weaknesses of the Scheme
Opportunities in the Scheme
Threats Presented in the Scheme
Conclusion
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"The scheme was introduced during the weeklong mid-term school holidays, during which the traffic was reduced by about 20 percent. The scheme started at 7am as a move to control the heavy traffic in London. However, the London Mayor Ken Livingstone, felt that the scheme is more of an political gamble then a program with a goal to reduce congestion in the British capital, where the average speed of the is sometimes less than 10 mph during the peak hours of the day."
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