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Matt Lundgren SOC 221 January 26, 2016 Hypertension and Social Ecology Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which an individual’s blood pressure is too high. This means that the blood is exerting more pressure on the arterial walls than normal as it moves throughout the body. I chose to write about this disease because numerous members of my family suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and it is especially interesting to me because of the fact that hypertension itself…

Heart failure was classically viewed as synonymous with left ventricular pump dysfunction, usually progressive, resulting in a common end-stage cardiac phenotype of dilation, thinned walls, and poor contractility. Heart failure may be caused by myocardial…

CLINICAL SUMMARY: 286806 DOI: 06/07/2016. Patient is a 48-year-old male sales representative who sustained a work-related injury while walking downstairs to mechanical room when he slipped and fell. CT of the cervical spine obtained on 06/12/16 showed degenerative changes, most pronounced at the-C6-C7 level. Per the Neurology IME report dated 10/07/16, the IW has not reached maximum medical improvement. He has a moderate, 50% partial disability. He should be seen by his physician once a…

Rhabdomyolysis Pathophysiology, Risk Factor, Manifestations, and treatment Rhabdomyolysis is potentially life-threatening disease that rapidly breaks down the muscle fibers that causes the release of intracellular contents into the extracellular space and bloodstream. Physical interruptions in the sarcolemma membrane, called delta lesions, suggest that the sarcolemma membrane is the route through which muscle constituents are released (McCance & Huether, 2014). Rhabdomyolysis is an increase in…

Patient with chronic pain needs followup after medicine changes from his last visit and to decide whether or not injection therapy at this point is still required. The patient is a 62-year-old male being followed by myself. He has over a four-year history of lower back pain with progressive radiation down the posterior aspect of the thighs and into the calves as well as the soles of the feet. He states that the pain was sharp and lancinating with an ice pick type of a nature followed by a…

Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart diseases. According to the CDC, coronary heart disease kills more than 370,000 people every year.1 Coronary heart disease results from the damage of the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with nutrients and oxygen. Coronary heart disease causes plaque formation in the coronary arteries narrowing the arteries and decreasing blood flow to the heart. Eventually, heart attack results from the complete…

INTRODUCTION Sitting down at the computer, a thing every human does these days, is becoming just as addicting as smoking with the exception of not inhaling a deadly drug. This activity is affecting those who sit at the computer for hours, as they unknowingly are increasing their chances of death one click at a time. However, this doesn’t only occur from sitting behind a computer screen. It can also arise from other everyday activities such as driving, eating meals or even just doing your day to…

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is abnormal bleeding from the uterus. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding includes: A period that comes earlier or later than usual. A period that is lighter, heavier, or has blood clots. Bleeding between periods. Skipping one period or more. Bleeding after sexual intercourse. Bleeding after menopause. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS Watch your condition for any changes. Take these steps to help with your condition:…

A total of 156 pLT's were performed, of which, 14 cases were concurrent with kidney or small bowel transplant and 142 were solely LTs. Complete data were available for 112 cases. The average time to extubation was 93 hours (range 0-680). Twelve patients were extubated postoperatively in the operating room. The average ICU length of stay was 170 hours (range 12-635). There were 2 postoperative deaths. The commonest indication for pLT were cholestatic disorders n=76, 54% (Extrahepatic biliary…

According to the Dairy Education Board, “Milk is a deadly poison” (Is Milk Really Healthy 2015). Pasteurized milk is exposed to heat at 120°C for 30 minutes to remove microorganisms that cause disease and spoilage. Milk is a popular beverage in the United States and contains many essential nutrients such as phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium, riboflavin, and niacin. Pasteurized milk contains an excellent source of lean protein for athletic people. Consuming three cups of pasteurized milk daily…