Archive for December, 2009
Usually, the loss in the heart’s pumping action is a symptom of an underlying heart problem.Heart valve disease caused by past rheumatic fever or other infectionsInfections of the heart valves and/or heart muscle (i.e., endocarditis)Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)Cardiomyopathy, or another primary disease of the heart muscleChronic lung diseaseAnemiaHigh blood pressure (hypertension)Hemorrhage (excessive bleeding)CHF leads to [...]
It is a reality that people who own pets may have different personality traits than those that do not have any. There is a lot of research that is has found a complex, varied and interesting daily routine with a pet to be the best possible choice for many. Having someone to love and share [...]
Valerian root, a natural sleep aid, has been impressing scientists around the world with its remarkable sleep benefits. This herbal sleep remedy has been used for thousands of years to reduce anxiety, calm the emotions and promote a deep and restful sleep. Just exactly what is valerian root and how do you get your hands [...]
Cerebrovascular accident is the medical term for an event more commonly known as “stroke” and for the purpose of this assignment the word “stroke” will be used. A stroke is a sudden event affecting the blood vessels of the brain. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the second [...]
Teenagers are at a higher risk for iron deficiency anemia due the rapid rate at which they are growing during these years. As the body grows, it requires larger amounts of nutrients, including iron, which it receives from the blood. If the blood is not replenished with iron, anemia can set in. So combine teenage [...]
Dental science deals with diseases that inflict a person’s mouth — especially the teeth. There are different kinds of dental illnesses and most can be dealt with externally with the help of dental tools or medication. However, some illnesses are graver and require dental surgery to ensure proper healing and repair.The most common of all [...]
