Heart diseases are of various types. The basic aim is to prevent them and treat them in the early stages itself. Rheumatic heart disease is previous decades disease and caused by one or more attacks of rheumatic fever, which then do damage to the heart, particularly the heart valves. Rheumatic fever usually occurs in childhood,…
Obesity Treatment starts with comprehensive lifestyle management (ie, diet, physical activity, behavior modification), which should include the following[9] : Self-monitoring of caloric intake and physical activity Goal setting Stimulus control Nonfood rewards Relapse prevention As with all chronic medical conditions, effective management of obesity must be based on a partnership between a highly motivated patient…
Guidelines on the medical examinations of seafarers Seafarers are required to undergo medical examinations to reduce risks to other crewmembers and for the safe operation of the ship, as well as to safeguard their personal health and safety. Seafarers are required to undergo medical examinations to reduce risks to other crew members and for the safe operation of…
Blood pressure (high) High blood pressure (hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms, but if untreated it increases your risk of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, stroke or dementia. Over 5 million people in England are unaware they have high blood pressure, yet it affects more than 1 in 4 adults. The only way of knowing…
Blood pressure (high) High blood pressure (hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms, but if untreated it increases your risk of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, stroke or dementia. Over 5 million people in England are unaware they have high blood pressure, yet it affects more than 1 in 4 adults. The only way of knowing…
Heart and Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) Please tell me What are sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death? Also called as cardiac arrest ,Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a sudden, unexpected death caused by loss of heart function (sudden cardiac arrest). Sudden cardiac death is the largest cause of natural death.. Sudden cardiac…
HEART –THE PALPITATION A SYMPTOM What are heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are heartbeat sensations that you suddenly become aware of because they feel like your heart is “pounding” or “racing.” They may feel like you have exercised or they may feel like a flutter, a skipped or extra beat, or a heartbeat that…
Hypertension questionnaire – A physician needs to know the following about the person having hypertension 1. When was your patient first noted to be hypertensive and what were the blood pressure readings at that time? 2. Have investigations been made to determine the cause? If so, what were the results and final diagnosis? 3. Has…
ECG in acute coronary syndrome Patients presenting acutely unwell secondary to compromised myocardial blood supply are said to be suffering from an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Based on clinical findings, ECG abnormalities and blood test analysis, acute coronary syndromes can be divided into three categories: – ST elevation MI (STEMI) correlates with complete vessel occlusion…
Heart Disease Heart Diseases are of many types. Here’s where to get quick facts on each one — including warning signs and symptoms. Manifestations Symptoms of Heart Disease Here’s a fast, easy-to-understand guide to the symptoms of each type of heart disease. Warning When to Call for medical Doctor If you or a loved one…