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characterized by the destruction of the alveoli, its walls and elasticity. It is part of a group of disease that makes up COPD. Constant inflammation that occurs to our lungs will cause infection and existence of bacteria. Phagocyte that works in white blood cells to remove bacteria from our body will go to our lungs when they’re infected. Phagocytes release protein digesting enzyme elastase on their way to reach lungs from capillaries. That enzyme destroys elastin in the walls of the alveoli. …

There are 60,000 miles worth of blood vessels in a typical adult. End to end, that would form a line that would circle the earth twice (Li). Blood vessels can create life, but blood vessels can also cause death. The abnormal development of new blood vessels is called angiogenesis, which can cause the growth of cancer tumors and lead to many other diseases. William Li, the head of the Angiogenesis foundation, focuses on research dealing with extreme or deficient angiogenesis and nutrition’s…

partially blocks the arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Ruptured plaque can lead to blood clots which can completely block the artery. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue during activity, and shortness of breath. coronary heart disease is diagnosed through one or more tests which include coronary angiography, a heart CT scan, an exercise stress test, and more. Medicines that treat diabetes, high cholesterol, or blood pressure can delay any further damage caused by…

certain people and uncommon in certain people. Some causes of polycystic kidney disease is unknown. Cyst that grows in the kidney area is a cause of this though. There are many symptoms to polycystic kidney disease like side and back pains or even high blood pressure. Some people may even experience bloody urine and kidney stones and damage to the kidneys. Although there may be more symptoms or more clear causes of polycystic kidney…

wild animals such as wolves, coyotes, foxes, California gray seals, sea lions and raccoons. On rare occasions, dog heartworms will infect human beings. The parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, is spread dog to dog by mosquitoes. When a mosquito obtains a blood meal from an infected dog and then goes on to bite the owner, it is common for some of the heartworm larva to be transferred to the human. Therefore, Heartworm Disease can be considered zoonotic (Diseases passed from animals to man). In a normal…

Congestive heart Failure (CHF) What is congestive heart failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) is when the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently. The four heart chambers become stretched, stiff, and the blood thickens. Arteries become narrow causing the heart walls to weaken. The body then starts to retain fluid from the kidneys. The fluid then starts to buildup in the lungs, limbs and other organs. The fluid buildup makes the body become congested, and this is how you get the condition…

symptoms, which is considered stable. (Davies, 2015. Print.) What is a stroke? A stroke is also known as a cerebrovascular accident, which produces a permanent neurologic deficit. Strokes occur due to problems with the blood supply to the brain. The blood supply is either blocked or a blood vessel within the brain ruptures, causing tissue death in the brain. A stroke is considered a medical emergency, and treatment must be given as quickly as possible. (Davies, 2015. Print.) Are you at risk…

material from the blood. When the kidney loses the ability to filter, the body fluids can rise in dangerous levels. Acute renal failure can be reversible as long as it is treated on time. Medication and other treatments can be essential to stop the progress of this disease. If this is not treated on time, it can progress to an end stage and eventually death. Acute renal failure is one of the leading causes of death in US. “A sudden, serious drop in blood flow to the kidney. Heavy blood loss,…

an amputation. Complete blood count measure how many white blood cells are circulating in the bloodstream. The normal lab values are 500-10000. Numbers larger than 10000 are indicative of infection. Lactate acid test should be run although the patient is at 96% room air. Organs produce lactic acid when the body is not receiving enough oxygen. The prevention of sepsis is easier than the treatment of sepsis. C-reactive protein is produced when there is an infection. Blood culture should be done…

This paper explains how to asses a new patient coming in for chest pain and how an Electrocardiogram (EKG) and other tests would be performed to diagnose the patient’s condition. Using two scholarly resources the paper will further explain the information that will be needed to know before performing the EKG on this new patient. A physician can request an EKG for different reasons in this scenario the patient has had a history with Myocardial Infarctions (MI’s) and when he comes in to the ER…