Diagnosing Hypertension in an individual needs meticulous BP measurements. 1.If blood pressure measured in the clinic is 140/90 mmHg or higher: Take a second measurement during the consultation. If the second measurement is substantially different from the first, take a third measurement. Record the lower of the last 2 measurements as the clinic blood pressure….
Covid -19 pandemic caused by the Corona Virus appears to be a long term medical problem. Life has to continue and hence the workforce needs to come back . In the offshore sector , where there is a huge potential has kicked off and we need to take all medical preventive measures to keep the…
HEART PIC A heart mattersA The Heart is one of the most vital organs of the human body. It is very crucial for all of us to understand about this organ, its functionalities and aspects to maintain a healthy heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death. About 17.9 Million people die every year…
The sudden epidemic like surge of Corona Virus 2019 started in Wuhang City in China. Corona viruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Corona viruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted…
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. The Heart Check up needs to be comprehensive and much information is achieved by the test called ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. An echocardiogram is a test that looks at the heart’s activity through ultrasound waves. It is used when doctors need to diagnose heart conditions such as heart disease or monitor a heart condition. Types of echocardiograms…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the Medical Examination of Young Persons (Sea) Convention, 1921 (No. 16), as one of the first Conventions. This was followed by the Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 (No. 73). These instruments have now been consolidated into the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). The laws of most maritime…
2-D Doppler Echocardiogram with Color Flow Study for the Heart. Echocardiography is the study to determine the size of your heart, to evaluate how well your heart is functioning or pumping and to assess the structure and function of the valves within the heart. A 2-D (or two-dimensional) echocardiogram is capable of displaying a cross-sectional…
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. The Heart Check up needs to be comprehensive and much information is achieved by the test called ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. An echocardiogram is a test that looks at the heart’s activity through ultrasound waves. It is used when doctors need to diagnose heart conditions such as heart disease or monitor a heart condition. Types of echocardiograms…