For example, while working with a cardiologist, these nurses might help treat patients who have heart problems, such as congestive heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmia, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, or angina-related problems.eople work as cardiac nurses in many different settings. For example, they might work in intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals, cardiac rehabilitation units, coronary care units (CCU) in hospitals, catheterization labs, or other heart-related medical settings.
A herniated disc L5-S1 is a bulging or ruptured intervertebral structure located at the juncture between the lumbar spine and the sacral spine.erniated Disc L5-S1 Conclusions. The L5/S1 level often herniates. It endures so much trauma in doing the most normal things and it is well documented that disc degeneration facilitates herniations. To be diagnosed with a disc condition at L5/S1 should never be a shock; it should instead be an expectation.
L4-L5, L5-S1 degenerative disc disease, status post L5-S1 laminotomy / microdiscectomy. Back to top. Please login or register, to gain full access to this case and participate in the discussion. Registration is FREE for all Clinicians with an interest in spine.he presents with isolated back pain over the L4-L5 and L5-S1 facet joints. Flexion is 60% of normal. Extension is limited to 20% of normal because of severe back pain. Straight leg raising tests are bilaterally negative. Strength is normal, but slightly diminished right to L5 light-touch sensation.