Open AccessCase Report on Ebstein Anomaly
Author(s) -
Saleha Shahid Ansari,
Ranjana Sharma
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34603
Subject(s) - medicine , weakness , pediatrics , asthma , medical history , ebstein's anomaly , depression (economics) , surgery , tricuspid valve , economics , macroeconomics
Ebstein anomaly, also known as Ebstein malformation, is a congenital (existing at birth) heart defect that affects a small percentage of people. The tricuspid valve (the valve that connects the chambers on the right side of the heart) does not close properly in people with Ebstein abnormality [1].
Patient History: A 25-years female patient was admitted in Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital in medicine ward. She was admitted with the complaint of breathlessness on exertion, and weakness since 2 months. patient is a known case of severe ASD since birth. After coming to the ward all investigations done like blood test, ECG, 2D Echo, chest x-ray etc. then final diagnosis is conformed as severe ASD with Ebstein anomaly.
Past History: Patient is a known case of ASD. And not having any other history of communicable disease, asthma, tuberculosis.
Management: Tablet- Lasilactone (20/60)) A diuretic, Tablet- Neurobion Fort, Tablet- Pan 40mg a antacid are prescribed the doctor .
Nursing Management: vital sign checked and documented, comfortable position given as patient having breathing difficulty. Fowlers position given. intake and output of patient recorded. Assessed the patient for anxiety, depression.
Conclusion: Patient was admitted to the hospital with the major complaints of trouble breathing and generalised weakness, and her situation was critical. Immediate treatment was initiated by a member of the health team, and all available treatments were administered, and the patient's condition has improved.