This module explores the guidelines and information to the initial and ongoing care of an individual presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Learning outcomes:
ACS is an umbrella term that covers a spectrum of clinical presentations. The common pathology is a ruptured plaque within a coronary artery leading to thrombosis and flow limitation. The exact clinical picture depends upon the site of plaque rupture and the extent of flow limitation.
Steve McGlynn, Specialist Principle Pharmacist (Cardiology), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Dr Paul Neary, Consultant Cardiologist, NHS Borders
Margaret McGuire, NHS 24 Practice Educator, NHS 24
Gillian Donaldson, Lead Cardiac Specialist Nurse, NHS Borders
Joanna Toohey, Cardiology Nurse Specialist, NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Geraldine Brady, Lecturer/senior nurse, NHS Lothian
Avril Morrison, Specialist Chest Pain Nurse, NHS Lothian
Susan Kennedy, NHS Education for Scotland National Coordinator for General Practice Nursing
Louise Peardon, Deputy Director of Advice & Support, CHSS
Marie Hurson, Cardiac Nurse Specialist, NHS Shetland
Anne McEwan, Team Leader Vascular Nurse, NHS Fife
Morag Osbourne, Psychologist,NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Louise Peardon, Deputy Director of Advice & Support, CHSS
Carol Mills, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHS Lothian
Krista MacKellaig, Staff Nurse, NHS Lothian
This module explores the guidelines and information to the initial and ongoing care of an individual presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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Artherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) affects all arterial beds throughout the body including the penile arteries which can cause problems with erectile dysfunction. However it should not automatically be presumed that it is being caused by CVD. An appointment with a GP where a full medical, social and sexual history as well as appropriate tests should be obtained
Ben has been back to the GP a couple of weeks later. The GP is much happier to learn that Ben is now taking his prescribed medication and continues to feel well.
The GP and Ben discuss his erectile dysfunction again and they both agree a trial of viagra will be suitable. The GP counsels Ben on how to use the drug appropriately and advise him to carefully read the manufacturers information leaflet. He advises Ben to return in a few weeks.
