Choose a diagnosis which causes either systolic or diastolic heart failure:
? Describe the key presenting signs and symptoms expected for your chosen
diagnosis.
? Explain the aetiology and the pathophysiology of your chosen diagnosis
including both acute changes and chronic changes.
? Explain the pathophysiology behind the presenting symptoms.
? Provide an ECG that the patient with your diagnosis may present with. Please
also provide the interpretation of the ECG.
? Explain current paramedic management for your chosen diagnosis using
current CPGs from 2 Australian states. Provide rationales for your
interventions relating them to the anatomy, physiology and /or
pathophysiology, critiquing the CPGs using current research.
