...cardiac (heart) surgeons or neurosurgeons (brain surgeons), but not all. That’s why there are general surgeons. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of the entire surgical process, from the initial...
...contractions in some people, which could worsen conditions like gastroparesis. The American Heart Association (AHA) also cautions against spontaneous cold plunges without acclimation. Jumping into extremely cold water can cause cold shock, a survival...
...an important role in the body; as the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the blood makes its way back to the heart through the veins. Sometimes, however, the veins...
...if the doctor has identified pregnancy-related complications and risks such as breech position of the baby, weakening fetal heartbeat, or spotting and bleeding. The mother is nearing birth – Delivery...
...a person is under stress or in a fight-or-flight situation, the hormones increase the heart rate to keep the body alert. The adrenal glands have to produce these hormones in...
...experience faster heart rate or blood pressure, which can be confirmed by simple tests. On the other hand, a patient may feel a shoulder pain, but the tests may say...
...of the body, such as the belly, hip, legs, ears, eyes, nose, skin, and heart Administer vaccines Treat the baby’s condition, if there’s any Assess development such as sleeping, bowel...
...less effective certain antifungals. Itraconazole, Sporinox, Tulsera, Ketoconazole can increase the risk of side effects from NIRTEQ-ODT. Certain drugs for heart conditions, Amiodarone, Passerone, Verapamil, Veralin, others, can increase the...
...exam that doctors typically perform but with a few additions and special considerations. These include: Height and weight measurement Blood pressure reading Pulse (heart rate and rhythm) check General checkup...
...such as: Pleural effusion, in which fluid builds up in the tissue layer that separates the lungs and the thoracic wall Damage to nearby organs like the heart, lungs, or...