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    Common Venous Illness

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    There are five main common venous disorders, and several of them have the same symptoms, even though some are more serious than others are. Some disorders result in cosmetic issues rather than serious medical issues, as they are unsightly, but they also cause discomfort. During a consultation with our specialist, you can express your concerns and have an examination of your veins. Here are the most common venous disorders and their symptoms and treatments. • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)…

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    treatment of cardiovascular disorder Myocardial Infraction Introduction: Acute Ischemic necrosis of an area of myocardium is known as myocardial infraction (Heart attack). Heart Muscle necrosis occurring as a result of critical imbalance between coronary blood supply and myocardial demand is called myocardial infraction. Suddenly myocardial loses its blood supply. In most of the patients Myocardial Infraction develops in left ventricle. [1] The main cause of myocardial infraction is formation…

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    Left Ventricles

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    From the subjective data collected through history taking and objective data gathered from the physical assessment of Mr Jones, the primary differential diagnosis was AR. The left ventricle in AR is typically dilated from secondary to severe volume overload, normally the left ventricle handles both the forward flow delivered from the left atria as well as the backflow of blood from the aorta. The abnormal backflow of blood leads to pathologic changes in the heart in order to compensate for…

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    Stasis Ulcer Essay

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    Stasis Ulcer intro CAUSES Stasis ulcers occur because your veins do not work properly . Veins have valves that help the blood return to the heart. If these valves do not work correctly, blood flows backwards and backs up into the veins near the skin. This condition causes the veins to become larger, which can lead to a stasis ulcer. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in: SYMPTOMS The main symptom of this condition is developing the ulcer on your leg. Symptoms may also…

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    Angina Research Paper

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    Definition: Angina is a term used for chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is typically described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, and/or pain in your chest. Another name for angina is Angina Pectoris, it can be a recurring problem or sudden, acute health concern. Symptoms: • Chest pain • Discomfort • Pain in arms, neck, jaw, shoulder, or back accompanying chest pain • Nausea • Fatigue • Shortness of breath •…

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    Holistic Model

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    The main factors of the holistic model include the psychological, physical, social and spiritual and environmental aspects to determine health (Everett Public School, 2011). After the heart attack experienced by Lisa there a many way that this would have affected her. Firstly her physical interaction are to be different some temporary and some are advised to be changed long term. As the holistic approach focuses on the capabilities of an individual to be able to reach the optimum health.…

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    Cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiovascular disease that is usually asymptomatic. It is a general term used to describe a diverse group of diseases that affects the heart muscles. For most people with cardiomyopathy, their hearts don't function normally because their heart muscles have become either enlarged, abnormally thick, abnormally rigid, or unable to transmit electrical impulses in a normal fashion. Because cardiomyopathy is a general term, there are different types. Some of the major…

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    According to the article "Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest: When to Give CPR?” a Heart Attack is caused by a circulation problem that blocks blood flow to the heart, while a Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem that causes the heart to stop beating because there’s a heart malfunction. To spot the difference between a person having a Cardiac Arrest or Heart attack…

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    Shock is a medical emergency in which the tissues and organs of one’s body are not receiving a sufficient flow of blood. With the circulatory system, it can no longer provide sufficient circulation which prevents every body part from performing its primary function. Oxygen is deprived to the major organs and tissue throughout the body. The body’s waste products buildup. Shock can cause serious damage to a person’s body, and in severe cases, death. There are several major causes of shock in…

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    Coronary Disease Essay

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    Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, it’s the leading cause of death in the United States in both genders. Coronary artery disease is the buildup of cholesterol and plaque in the inner walls in which it builds up inside coronary arteries and within time plaque may begin to harden and has a possibility of rupturing. "If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle was to be reduced or blocked a heart attack may occur". Blood clots may occur if the plaque raptures…

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