Vascular Surgery Case Study: MBChB SIC Petra Bouwer MBChB SIC 10214527 Group D3a A. Patient Demographics: Name: Elias Surname: Kgwedi D.O.B: 10/03/1960 Age: 55 Hospital Number: GP63143155 Firm: Vascular Surgery Address: 50 Elizabeth Court‚ Church Street‚ Pretoria West Admission Date: 03/06/2015 B. Patient History: Working Diagnosis: - Peripheral Vascular Disease of the right lower limb - Level of disease: Aorto-iliac Main Complaint: The patient received a skin graft post-debridement for an
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DHYG 3212 Research Project Periodontitis and Heart Disease Andrea Wilson University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Abstract According to the American Heart Association‚ cardiovascular disease and heart disease are used interchangeably. Cardiovascular disease is a disease that is associated with the heart and blood vessels. There are many different types of heart diseases and they all include a variety of problems. Periodontal disease is a complex chronic inflammatory disease that results
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Home Health Care and Reducing Stroke Risks The primary risk for stroke is high blood pressure. Secondary risks include age and gender. While age and gender cannot be controlled‚ high blood pressure can. According to the American Stroke Association‚ "the chance of having a stroke approximately doubles for each decade of life after age 55...Each year‚ women have more strokes than men‚ and stroke kills more women than men. Use of birth control pills‚ pregnancy‚ history of preeclampsia/eclampsia or
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Introduction Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is the most common congenital defect of the diaphragm and pericardium in which there is a failure in the formation or fusion of the septum transversum during embryologic development. This abnormality allows for the passage of abdominal contents into the pericardial sac through the hernia. Clinical signs seen with this condition are attributed to the organs that are herniated into the pericardial sac and may include exercise intolerance‚ dyspnea
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When Should You See a Cardiologist? One of the most frequent questions you must have encountered is‚ "Does your heart need a cardiologist?" Sometimes‚ the need to find a heart doctor (cardiologist) is clear. For example‚ if you have had a heart attack‚ stroke‚ or other cardiac event‚ you will definitely need a cardiologist’s care. But do you think you need to see a Cardiologist when you feel unwell or rather put it off? Or should you wait for your annual health check up to ask questions about any
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It is believed that‚ in the majority of patients who have involved prolonged ischemia‚ significantly reperfusion cause necrosis and increase infarct size‚ therefore therapeutic interventions is vital [101]. Adenosine A2 beta receptor agonists [102‚103]‚ sodium calcium exchanger blockers [104‚105] and cyclosporine A [106‚ 107] at the ischemia reperfusion injury‚ two defined pathways cause necrosis. The first one is sarcolemma damage and hypercontraction at the time of reperfusion and the second
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If you’re looking for a skilled‚ caring‚ welcoming‚ and effective eye doctor in the Cincinnati‚ OH area‚ look no further than Thoma & Sutton Eye Care. Bud Thoma and Ralph Sutton founded the city’s leading eye care company back in 1949 with the express purpose of bringing high quality‚ affordable eye care to their community. Because of their dedication to incredible‚ unbeatable service‚ their dream was an instant. Their original office has expanded and now they have more than 19 locations in the area
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Medication for Heartburn - 8 Natural Alternatives To Use Instead By Kim Brown Nov 27‚ 2010 Heartburn or acid reflux has a number of different symptoms but it is mainly known for creating a burning sensation and distinct discomfort in the upper chest area. If you are experiencing this problem‚ it should not be ignored. Even though there is no shortage of heartburn medications that can be taken to relieve the symptoms‚ there are also many safe‚ effective and natural solutions to manage and help to
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Cardiac Care Nursing Occupations in the healthcare field will always be around‚ especially nursing occupations. Registered nurses provide patients care‚ educate patients and the public about different health conditions‚ and provide advice and support to patients and their family members. Some work in hospitals‚ physicians’ offices‚ healthcare services‚ and nursing homes. However‚ others work in correctional facilities‚ schools‚ or serve in the military. The average nurse makes about $66‚000 per year
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LDL-C is considered a potent inflammatory motivator so decreasing its level and increasing HDL-C level can contribute to lowering inflammatory mediators [29- Libby and Aikawa‚ 2002‚ 30- Linsel-Nitschke and Tall‚ 2005]. Several strategies have been adopted to lower elevated plasma cholesterol. For example‚ statins represent the cornerstone LDL-C lowering therapy to maintain vascular health and reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in patients at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases [31- Andrews
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