SS401 MedEx Case Study
Participant Demographics:
Name: Sean Caffrey
D.O.B: 14/01/1946
Gender: Male
Height (cm): 175cm
Weight (kg): 91.1kg
BMI: (kg/m²): 29.75
Medical History:
Family History:
Date of Entry to MedEx: 09/05/2014
MedEx Testing Results:
Date: 09/05/2014
Shuttle Walk Test: 890M
By using metabolic equations we can calculate VO2 max and METs
Maximal METS Achieved: 4.77
Estimated VO2 max during walk test: 16.7ml/kg/min
Sit to Stand: 17.98s
Grip Strength: N/A
Flexibility: 5cm
Attendance History: Sean attends Advanced HeartSmart every Tuesday and Thursday
Exercise Sessions:
Resting Heart Rate and BP Session 1 And 2 Pre and Post
Exercsie Type and Duration
Heart Rate Response Pathophysiology of a Stroke (Cerebral Thrombosis)
…show more content… They are also prescribed to persons with history of myocardial infarcts to reduce risk of reoccurrence
Angiotensin II raises blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction
Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
ACE inhibitors reduce the activity of ACE
This reduces vasoconstriction increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure
Diuretics commonly known as water pills, are used to lower blood pressure by reducing the fluid in the vessels which reduces the pressure on the vessel walls therefore reducing blood pressure.
Diuretics target parts of the kidney to excrete more water and sodium
3 types of diuretics which target different parts of the kidney
Beta Blockers are commonly used drugs to lower heart rate to reduce risk of plaque disruption.
They work by binding to receptors on the cell
Α Subunit Inhibits acetyl choline
ATP cannot be converted to cAMP and release phosphate
Opening of calcium and sodium channels is slowed and thus heart rate is
