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An ischemic stroke can interfere with heart rate and rhythm by disturbing the autonomic balance, which could lead to an arrhythmia known as Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heart rate). This increases the risk of blood clotting in the heart which can travel to the brain, potentially causing another stroke (Nesheiwat et al., 2023). In relation to Mary Fenech, she has a medical history of Atrial Fibrillation, therefore, continuous cardiac monitoring is crucial for the early detection of arrhythmias, enabling prompt interventions to prevent secondary strokes.
When the sympathetic nervous system is activated due to stroke-induced brain damage, the heart rate and blood pressure increases. This is revealed through Mary's high blood pressure result of 149/69. This surge can cause cardiac ischemia, where a blocked coronary artery can cause a reduction in blood flow and an increased demand for oxygen-rich blood to heart cells (Ahmed, 2019). Through continuous cardiac monitoring, signs of cardiac stress can be identified, allowing healthcare professionals to manage blood pressure and prevent myocardial damage.
Additionally, by monitoring heart rate and rhythm, abnormalities such as autonomic dysregulation can be identified and treated immediately. Strokes disrupt the autonomic control of the heart, causing imbalanced between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Bradycardia and tachycardia can be consequences of this dysregulation (Chen et al., 2018). Therefore, continuous monitoring will ensure patients' cardiovascular status remains stable.
Moreover, nerve damage associated with stroke can affect Mary's ability to control electrolyte and fluid balance (Mansoor et al., 2021). This affects the electrical conductivity of the heart and contributes to arrhythmias. Continuous cardiac monitoring is used to detect any electrolyte disturbances, allowing timely intervention to reduce any risk of arrhythmias.