Adrenalectomy
...medulla that produces stress hormones including adrenaline. When a person is under stress or in a fight-or-flight situation, the hormones increase the heart rate to keep the body alert. The...
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Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs): Examples, How They Work
...severe impairment can lead to accumulation and increased bleeding risk. People with mechanical heart valves: DOACs are not approved for people with mechanical heart valves as there’s not enough research...
What is Migraine Headache?
...hypotension (low blood pressure) Tachycardia (elevated heart rate) or bradycardia (low heart rate) Weakness Numbness or tingling Puffy eyelids, conjunctival injection (red eyes) or adie-type pupil (dilated pupil which reacts...
Types of Scoliosis, Their Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
...reduced when resting. Medications and physical therapy may provide relief. Syndromic scoliosis Syndromic scoliosis is when scoliosis happens due to a syndromic disease. Some examples of diseases that can cause...
Arthroscopy
...The patient’s heart, lung, and kidneys should be able to function adequately. If there is any concern about the function of the heart and lungs, an EKG or a chest...
What is Cleft Palate Reconstruction: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...infants who are also diagnosed with heart diseaseor compromised breathing are generally treated for these conditions before they are allowed to undergo cleft palate reconstruction. In some cases where a...
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...AIDS or HIV, stroke, and heart disease. It is also not approved by the US FDA for the treatment of any form of cancer, depression, and cerebral palsy. How Does...
What is Thyroid Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...thyroid conditions and diseases. This type of consultation can involve both a primary and secondary care approach which will include both diagnosis and treatment processes. Many people suffering from thyroid...
What is a pulmonologist?
...struggling with respiratory disease, accurate diagnosis is the first step. A pulmonologist uses procedures such as spirometry, bloodwork, chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies to diagnose chronic lung disease. Your pulmonologist...
Overview of Mesenteric Artery Bypass Surgery
...and weakened section of a blood vessel. Mesenteric artery bypass complications and risks Potential complications include: general anesthesia reaction pneumonia bleeding kidney failure blood clots acute respiratory failure heart attack...