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. [...]
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 [...]