Coronary heart disease is restricted maximum blood flow to the heart and it is because the vessels that lead to the heart are narrowed. It is assumed that this is caused by atherosclerosis‚ hypertension and/or hypotension. Atherosclerosis is the accumulation of fatty deposits in cardiac vessels‚ hypertension (high-blood pressure) is another major risk for heart disease‚ and hypotension is the repeated experience of dizziness and faintness after a period of inactivity. Chest pain or discomfort and
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when many firms are cutting back on health benefits? Pitney Bowes had clear data that they had a significant amount of employees with hypertension‚ followed by diabetes‚ depression‚ asthma‚ osteoarthritis‚ and anxiety disorder. In terms of absolutely costs‚ coronary artery disease was the most expensive‚ followed by osteoarthritis‚ depression‚ diabetes‚ hypertension‚ and congestive heart failure. Pitney Bowes believed that up to two-thirds of its health –related costs were indirect. In addition to
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KIN 170 Test 4 Study Guide 1. Controlling body weight is best accomplished by _____. 2. Resting metabolic rate is _____. 3. How does muscle mass affect metabolic rate? 4. Identify psychological and social factors in eating behavior. 5. How much daily physical activity is recommended for someone who is trying to lose weight? 6. A form of blood fat that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and can lead to cholesterol deposits on artery walls is _____. 7. The form of
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A combination of garlic and telmisartan protects against unilateral ischemia/reperfusion-induced kidney injury in obese rats Obese patients encounter higher frequency and severity of acute kidney injury (AKI) than lean ones. Telmisartan is used experimentally in ischemia/reperfusion (IR)-induced AKI. However‚ there is a lack of evidence regarding its beneficial effects on AKI in obese animals. The present study‚ therefore‚ aimed to explore the protective effect of garlic and telmisartan against renal
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CBS This Morning‚ Dr. Oz‚ CNN The Lead‚ ATC and Jon Stewart’s the Daily Show. Michael Moss is trying to tell us. The important thing is that people don’t know that each day the obesity percentage is increasing and the diseases are coming such as hypertension and diabetes. "James Behnke‚ a 55-year-old executive at Pillsbury... was anxious but also hopeful about the
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Eye Problems and Diseases Eye condition Acanthamoeba eye infections in contact lens wearers are rare but serious‚ and they often start because of improper lens handling and poor hygiene. Amblyopia also known as lazy eye‚ affects just two to three percent of the population. But‚ if left uncorrected‚ this vision problem can have a very big impact on those affected. Central vision fails to develop properly‚ usually in one eye‚ which is called amblyopic. A related condition‚ strabismus‚ sometimes
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The major causes of hypertension are mostly external such as being overweight‚ poor diet‚ smoking and a sedentary life style‚ but there are of course physiological‚ anatomical and pathological reasons for hypertension such as heart disease‚ genetic deformation‚ cardiomyopathy‚ as well as diabetes mellitus. According to the CDC high blood pressure is more prevalent in
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smoking cessation‚ medications such as steroid inhalers and oxygen therapy. As well as‚ surgery and lung transplant. Just to name a few. Mr. C. is admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath. He has previously been diagnosed with COPD‚ hypertension‚ depression‚ obesity and sleep apnea. He has been a smoker since age 12. He is 5’10” and weighs 240 pounds. His BMI is 34.4. He has been given instruction by his doctor to follow a heart healthy diet and exercise to lose weight. He lives with his
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Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical condition in which a thrombus obstructs a pulmonary artery leading to downstream symptoms.¬1 The most common cause of a PE‚ is deep vein thrombosis (DVT).2 It is a serious condition that can lead to a medical emergency. Although the exact number of people affected by PE is unknown‚ it is estimated to affect 900‚000 new Americans each year.3 About 10-30% of newly diagnosed individuals will die within the first month; adding to a total death
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trying to lose weight. No chest pain. No SOB (Shortness of Breath) No vomiting No urinary tract infection Past Medical History Patient has Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension but under review Family History and Social History A few family members has Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension. Social History : Non alcoholic‚ Non smoker. Vital Sign Blood Pressure : 136/75 mmHg. Pulse Rate : 67/min (irregular rhythm) Temperature : 37°c Respiratory Rate : 21/min
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