Atrial Fibrillation Treatment: What Are My Options?
April 28, 2010
Atrial Fibrillation Treatment: What Are My Options? by: Ben Escomm Some of you may have heard that afib is common, comes with age, and is harmless. Not necessarily true. Clots can design in the heart from atrial fibrillation which can lead to a stroke. Afib may start as happening only every…
Coronary Artery Disease -What You Need to Know
April 28, 2010
by: Blubert Tavedorn Coronary Artery Disease is commonly known as Heart Disease or Atherosclerosis. In coronary artery disease, plaque builds up inside the arteries. These plaques are formed by fats and cause the arteries to harden. The deposits are made of fat that came from the food that we…
Picture Your Heart’s Health With EKGs
April 28, 2010
Picture Your Heart’s Health With EKGs by: Damian Sofsian Each instance your heart beats, the contractions and relaxations of the heart muscle emit electrical current. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a medical recording of the electric impulses from the heart. Electrodes that send impulses to the…
Nursing process
April 26, 2010
The nursing process is a process by which nurses deliver care to patients, supported by nursing models or philosophies. The nursing process was originally an adapted mold of problem-solving and is classified as a deductive theory.Nursing process is a patient centered, goal oriented method of caring …
WHO : Experts start their assessment of the response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic
April 25, 2010
Dr Margaret ChanDirector-General of the World Health OrganizationExcellencies, distinguished members of the Review Committee, representatives of member states, colleagues in the UN system, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen,I am pleased to we…
What is Swine Flu?
April 25, 2010
What is Swine Flu?Swine flu (swine influenza) is a disease of pigs. It is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by one of many Influenza A viruses. Approximately 1% to 4% of pigs that get swine flu die from it. It is spread among pigs by direct and indirect contact, aerosols, and from pigs …
The All instance Top Ten Study Tips For Success In Tests And Exams
April 25, 2010
by: Michael TipperThere comes a day in every student’s life when those things that you dread start to loom on the horizon. Depending upon how confident you are about them, your horizon will either be measured in months, or perhaps days. What am I talking about? Of course I mean examinations. You may…