Coronary artery disease

The vertebral and the carotid artery nourish a collection of blood vessels called the circle of Willis. The carotid artery supplies blood to most of the cerebral hemispheres. It runs up the lateral sides of the neck, then splits into the anterior cerebral artery and the middle cerebral artery. The anterior cerebral artery supplies blood to the medial surface of the frontal and parietal lobes as well as the corpus callosum. The middle cerebral artery supplies the lateral portions of the…

In the respiratory system you can found nose which is a pathway for air and this is where the oxygen get into the lung and carbon dioxide into the air .Pharynx also known as throat is an other way which air can also enter into the lungs through the mouth. Air also enters into the larynx also known as voice box. It have two main functions as it is a passageway for air to enter into the lungs and a source of vocalization. The epiglottis is a tissue a flap-like cartilage structure contained in…

Systemic sclerosis, is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by vascular and immune dysfunction, leading to fibrosis that can damage multiple organs. 4 The clinical forms rang from limited skin involvement to forms with diffuse skin sclerosis and severe and often progressive internal organ involvement, and occasionally a fulminant course. 1 The affected organs and systems include the skin, lungs, heart, digestive system, kidneys, muscles, joints, and nervous system.2 The pathogenesis…

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide in adults. In the United States, “heart disease and stroke rank first and third”, respectively, among the leading causes of death (Bogers, Bemelmans, Hoogeveen, Boshuizen, Woodward, Knekt, & Thorpe, 2007). CHD accounted for “34.4% of the 2.4 million deaths in 2003”, thus remaining one of the major cause of deaths in the United States (Brown & Mensah, 2007). This condition is becoming exponentially common in younger individuals;…

Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis is defined as medical condition characterized by extreme and excessive sweating. There are two types of hyperhidrosis-primary and secondary. Typically, primary hyperhidrosis begins during childhood and continues past adulthood. The excessive sweating is localized in the hands, feet, face, and armpits. Secondary hyperhidrosis affects the entire body and is caused by another medical condition (“Medical Definition of Hyperhidrosis”). Hyperhidrosis is a condition which…

such as increasing the risk of certain types of cancers as well as hypertension. Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, which in turn can be said to have extremely negative effects on the body, as it puts the person at risk of getting a heart disease and stroke. There are several factors that tend to contribute to a person having high blood pressure and that includes smoking, being overweight and obese, not exercising regular, as well as being stressed. All of these factors have been known…

Degenerative Disease One degenerative disease that is most prevalent, if not one of the most prevalent degenerative diseases among Japanese Americans, is hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is no stranger to society. As a matter of fact, one in three people are affected by hypertension (Sacks,2015). When a person has high blood pressure, it puts strains on the body's organs and arteries, making them work harder than they actually have to. High blood pressure is a very…

Clear! The physics behind the electrical life savers, defibrillators “Defibrillation has become an integral part of the emergency response routine. In fact, the American Heart Association considers defibrillation a basic life support skill for paramedics and rescue workers.” (DIRECT QUOTE) The human heart is arguably the most vital organ of the human body, as its coordinated and controlled two-part pumping is necessary to supply blood to the entire body. This supply rate is regulated by the…

VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA Description Ventricular tachycardia is a type of Ventricular arrhythmia, or a rapid heart beat that arises from improper electrical activity of the heart presenting as a rapid heart rhythm. It starts in the bottom chambers of the heart, called the ventricles. This is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia because it can cause low blood pressure and may lead to ventricular fibrillation, asystole, and sudden death. Causes Arrhythmias are due to problems with the…

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is a very essential life saving procedure that is provided to people who experience sudden interruption in the flow of oxygen to the brain. These conditions mostly include severe drug overdose and cardiac arrest. CPR has been responsible for saving many lives over the years, and has also stopped many unfortunate and permanent brain damages from happening. One things about CPR is that it has to be provided seconds after the event has occurred. Waiting for…