Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction (MI) occurs from a coronary artery occlusion with resultant decreased perfusion to that region of the myocardium. Unless there is timely treatment, this results in myocardial ischemia followed by infarction. In most patients, the inferior myocardium is supplied by the right coronary artery. In about 6-10% of the population, because of… Continue reading Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction
Category: Cardiac & Respiratory Disease
Pulmonary Embolism; Causes Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common illness which requires early diagnosis and treatment due to its association with high mortality and morbidity rates [rx–rx]. Significant advances have been achieved in the diagnosis and treatment of PE since venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its triad of contributing factors, including vascular endothelial damage, hypercoagulation and venous stasis, were… Continue reading Pulmonary Embolism; Causes Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Arrhythmia; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Arrhythmia caused by disruption of the coordinated electrical activity of the heart is among the leading causes of sudden cardiac death. Blood circulation is the result of the beating of the heart, which provides the mechanical force to pump oxygenated blood to, and deoxygenated blood away from, the peripheral tissues. This depends critically on the… Continue reading Arrhythmia; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
What Is The Latest Treatment of Hair Loss
What Is The Latest Treatment of Hair Loss/Hair loss also is known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Typically inflammation or scarring is not present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress. Hair loss is… Continue reading What Is The Latest Treatment of Hair Loss
How to Get Rid of Hiccups, How to Cure Hiccups
How to Get Rid of Hiccups, How to Cure Hiccups/ Hiccup (also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc.[rx] Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results… Continue reading How to Get Rid of Hiccups, How to Cure Hiccups
Hiccup; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hiccup (also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc.[rx] Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the classic “hic” sound. Hiccups are diaphragmatic muscle contractions… Continue reading Hiccup; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Liver Cirrhosis; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Liver Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury, which leads to portal hypertension and end-stage liver disease. Recent advances in the understanding of the natural history and pathophysiology of cirrhosis, and in the treatment of its complications, have resulted in improved management,… Continue reading Liver Cirrhosis; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment