The following points highlight the three major syndromes of coronary heart disease. The syndromes are: 1. Myocardial Infarction 2. Angina Pectoris (Pain in the Chest) 3. Sudden Death. Coronary Heart Disease: Syndrome # 1. Myocardial Infarction: a. This is necrosis or destruction of part of the heart muscle due to failure of the blood supply (ischaemia). b. It may lead [...]
In this article we will discuss about Starvation:- 1. Hormone Production of Starvation 2. Clinical Features of Starvation 3. Psychological Disturbances 4. Infections 5. Treatment 6. Prognosis. Contents: Hormone Production of Starvation Clinical Features of Starvation Psychological Disturbances Caused by Starvation Infections of Starvation Treatment for Starvation Prognosis of Starvation 1. Hormone Production of Starvation: a. There is impaired secretion [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Clinical Features and Treatment for Obesity. Clinical Features of Obesity: 1. Some of the patients appear to be in good health and leading normal lives, they are likely to have a reduced exercise tolerance with shortness of breath on exertion and to be unduly fatigued by continuing physical activity. This is due [...]