In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be
factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
Scenario: A 65-year-old patient
is 8 days post op after a total knee replacement. Patient suddenly complains of
shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and palpitations. On arrival to the
emergency department, an EKG revealed new onset atrial fibrillation and right
ventricular strain pattern – T wave inversions in the right precordial leads
(V1-4) ± the inferior leads (II, III, aVF)
In your Case Study Analysis
related to the scenario provided, explain the following: 2 Pages essay
The cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient
presenting these symptoms.
Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
How these processes interact to affect the patient.