Ankle-Brachial Index
...blood pressure * High cholesterol * Obesity * Age **Treatment for PAD:** Treatment for PAD includes lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise....
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Impotence
...include: * Medications: Viagra, Cialis, Levitra * Hormonal therapy * Counseling * Lifestyle modifications **Prevention:** * Maintain a healthy weight * Quit smoking * Limit alcohol consumption * Manage stress...
Pulmonic Embolism
...Surgery (in severe cases) **Prevention:** * Reducing risk factors for DVT (e.g., quitting smoking, exercising regularly) * Taking anticoagulants as prescribed * Using compression stockings during long periods of immobilization...
Stroke
...* Quit smoking * Get regular exercise * Maintain a healthy weight * Treat atrial fibrillation * Screen for and manage sickle cell disease **Additional Information:** * Seek medical attention...
What is Chronic Gastritis?
...* Limit alcohol and NSAID use. * Quit smoking. * Follow a healthy diet (e.g., antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables). * Manage stress levels. **Complications:** Untreated chronic gastritis can lead to:...
What is Excision of Subcutaneous Soft Tissue Tumours: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...connect different organs and parts of the body. Areolar tissue is a type of loose connective tissue found underneath the skin or subcutaneously. It is quite flexible yet strong enough...
What is Sonography Ultrasound: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...form of medical imaging. The basic principle behind sonography is quite simple. As sound waves pass through human tissue, like a pregnant woman’s uterus, certain frequencies of sound are absorbed...
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
...among children, especially children aged between 18 months and four years.[1] In children under 8 years old, boys are more commonly affected than girls. While the prognosis is usually quite...
What is Image-Guided Fluid Collection Drainage By Catheter: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...contouring often develop seromas a few weeks after surgery. Patients with lymphocele – Surgery patients can also develop a buildup of lymph fluid called a lymphocele, which is quite common...
What is Control of Oropharyngeal Haemorrhage: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...windpipe. It functions as a passageway for food and air on the way to the oesophagus or trachea. Haemorrhage or excessive bleeding can be quite distressing to patients and their...