MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 56-year-old patient presented to the hospital with symptoms of acute myocardial infarction. A diagnosis was confirmed by the EKG and laboratory tests. For 5th days the condition acutely worsened. A progressive cardiac insufficiency resulted in patient’s death. A dissection confirmed the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, complicated by the heart’s wall rupture and tamponade of pericardium. What process developed in the area of myocardial infarction?
A
Aseptic autolysis
B
Organization
C
Encapsulation
D
Septic disintegration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A right lateral position results in a lower sympathetic tone than lying on the left side and is beneficial in patients with heart failure or after an infarction without bradycardia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Be careful about showering or getting into hot water, which may result in dizziness and lightheadedness as a result of lowered blood pressure. When bathing or showering, try lukewarm water instead. Make sure the water is not more warm than your body temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Edema – Congestive heart failure and heart disease can cause pitting edema in the feet and legs. When assessing for pitting edema, press on the area with your fingers and observe the depth of the temporary indentation.

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