The following points highlight the four major types of heart diseases. The types are: 1. Cardiovascular Disease 2. Ischaemic (Coronary) Heart Disease 3. Angina Pectoris 4. Myocardial Infarction. Type # 1. Cardiovascular Disease: A. Chest pain: a. Chest pain is a common presentation of cardiac disease, but it can also signify disease of the lungs and the gastrointestinal system. b. [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Biochemical Basis of Diseases. Diseases having a Biochemical Basis: a. Life depends upon biochemical reactions. b. Health fully depends on the regulated and harmonious functioning of many biochemical reactions and processes that occur in normal cells. c. Diseases are caused by the alternations of structures; or the amounts of certain [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hypertension:- 1. Meaning of Hypertension 2. Factors influencing Essential Hypertension 3. Causes of Secondary Hypertension 4. Clinical Symptoms 5. Complications 6. Investigations 7. Management 8. Drug Therapy. Contents: Meaning of Hypertension Factors influencing Essential Hypertension Causes of Secondary Hypertension Clinical Symptoms of Hypertension Complications of Hypertension Investigations done in Relation to Hypertension [...]