The following points highlight the three major diseases of gall bladder and bile ducts. The diseases are: 1. Gall-stones (Cholelithiasis) 2. Acute Cholecystitis 3. Chronic Cholecystitis. Disease # 1. Gall-stones (Cholelithiasis): The bile is concentrated in the gall-bladder and when it is supersaturated gall-stones are likely to form. Super saturation arises when there is an insufficiency of solubilizing agents such [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Coronary Heart Disease (CHD):- 1. Meaning of Coronary Heart Disease 2. Clinical Features of Coronary Heart Disease 3. Risk Factors 4. Prevention and Management. Meaning of Coronary Heart Disease: Coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is synonymous terms for a group of syndromes arising from failure of the coronary [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hypertension:- 1. Meaning of Hypertension 2. Classification of Blood Pressure 3. Treatment 4. Prevention. Meaning of Hypertension: Hypertension is an important cause of several major disease and it is amenable to treatment. Hence, measurement of blood pressure is a part of all routine clinical examinations of adults. Hypertension is a major risk [...]