Q fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. Q fever is usually a mild disease with flu-like symptoms. Many people have no symptoms at all. In a small percentage of people, the infection can resurface years later. This more deadly form of Q fever can damage your heart, liver, … [Read more...]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ): Easy Step Procedure:
CPR is a key part of the chain of survival. The chain of survival describes the links which gives best chance of survival to a patient in cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) stands for ; Cardio; Heart. Pulmonary; Lungs. Resuscitation; Revive. Cardiopulmonary … [Read more...]
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): Sign, Syptoms, types, Treatment:
Myocardial infarction (Heart Attack): It refers to localized area of cardiac necrosis due to ischemia. It affects man more than a women. Women are protected against MI during reproductive years, but postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy doesn’t protect women against MI. Risk factors: … [Read more...]