The study of distribution and determinats of health related states or events in specific population and application of this study to the control of health problems. Components of epidemiology Frequency of disease. It includes measurement of frequency of disease, disability or death and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Ischemic Heart Disease Notes: [PDF LINK]:
Ischemic heart disease: It is a group of syndromes due to imbalance between myocardial oxygen demand and supply from the coronary arteries.It usually affect men of 45 years and up and female of 55 years and up. Risk factors: . Family history . Tobacco . Hypertension . DM . … [Read more...]
ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS LIST ( CLASSIFICATION ):
Hypertension is define as; persistant and sustained high blood pressure that has a damaging effect on heart, kidney and brain etc. there are two type of hypertension.primary hypertension, it is most common and there is no specific underlying causes. secondary hypertension, It is due to renal, … [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...]