Anaphylactic Shock
Caused by severe allergic reactions. A failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver sufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients to meet the needs of the boy.
Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heartbeat.
Tachycardia
Rapid heart rate
Heart palpitation
A heartbeat that is unusually strong, fast or irregular so that the person becomes aware of it.
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the interior lining of the heart (endocardium). Massage is postponed until condition has resolved.
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular wall of the heart..
Massage is postponed until condition has resolved.
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium (sac surrounding the heart). Often causes fluid build-up in the pericardial space, which can compress the heart and impair function.
Massage is postponed until the condition has resolved.
Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of the arteries)
A group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls.
Anemia
A reduction is a reduction in the quantity of either red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin, which impairs the blood's ability to carry oxygen to cells. This impairment leads to inadequate oxygen (hypoxia).
Ask which type of anemia. If advanced stages of si
Embolus
A floating mass in the intravascular space that is carried by blood. When an embolus occludes a blood vessel, the condition is called an embolism. This occlusion can cut off blood flow to an organ, causing serious injury or death.
An embolism is a medical
Angina Pectoris (Angina)
Chest pain from temporary reduced blood flow to the heart. Stable angina is triggered by emotional stress, cold temperatures, or physical exertion. Unstable angina or acute coronary syndrome often signals a heart attack. Variant angina is spasms of corona
Hemophilia
A genetic disorder that impairs the clotting mechanism in the blood. Three types of hemophilia. Type a, or classic hemophilia, accounts for 90% of cases. Type b is known as Christmas disease. type C is called Rosenthal hemophilia.
Lighter than normal mass
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Also known as a heart attack. Involves the death of heart muscle (myocardium) as a result of reduced blood flow and prolong ischemia; tissues die after approximately 20 minutes.
Requires immediate medical attention.
Congestive heart failure
The inability of the heart to pump blood to meet the body's demands. Not a single disease; it is a syndrome or complication associated with many other diseases.
Massage is postponed until condition resolves for acute CHF. For chronic CHF, a thorough healt
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
A disorder of intermittent or sustained elevated blood pressure. Most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United States.
Clients who do not have their hypertension under control should not received massage.
For those whose hypertension is under contr
Orthostatic Hypotension
Also called a dizzy spell.A sudden drop in blood pressure when moving from a recumbent or sitting position to an upright or standing position, causing a loss of balance.
Allow elderly clients and clients who have a history of dizzy spells to sit up for a
Raynaud Disease and Raynaud Syndrome
Raynaud disease is periodic episodes of vasospasms in the fingers and toes. Can also affect the tip of the nose, parts of the ears, parts of the cheek, and the tongue. if it is a secondary to another disease, it is called Raynaud syndrome.
If an attack ha
Phlebitis
An inflammation of the veins. generally affects the extremities, but any veins, including cranial veins, can be affected.
Local massage is contraindicated on the affected area. Place affected legs on a cushion to raise them above the level of the heart wh
Thrombophlebitis
When phlebitis is accompanied by a thrombus formation.
Varicose veins
Dilated Veins. caused by incompetent valves. Once dilated, they tend to remain so. condition can affect superficial or deep veins.
Avoid the area with the varicosities if pressure causes pain or if the client has risk factors or a history of clot formatio
Aortic Aneurysm
Diagnosis of enlarged aorta; due to a weakened aortic wall.
a weakness in the wall of the aorta that makes it susceptible to rupture.
Thrombocytopenia
a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood.
Syncope
temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure.
Headache
a continuous pain in the head.