March 7th, 2010
Coronary artery disease is the most murderous in Western countries. It kills 600,000 people each year in the USA. Although it develops slowly over many years, instant death (sudden death) in one third of cases.
Blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle itself (or infarction) are small and form a crown around the heart (hence the name of vessel “coronary”).
Coronary heart disease starts when small blood vessels in these calls develop atherosclerotic plaques (see atherosclerosis), which are an accumulation of cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the vessel walls. Then he commits a greater or lesser degree the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart itself, with effects ranging from angina or myocardial infarction, even heart failure. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 6th, 2010
It is called angina pectoris chest pain and tightness acute and sultry, usually retrosternal, i.e., centered behind the breastbone, and sometimes spread (radiate) to one or the other arm. Chest pain usually lasts from one to two minutes to as much as 10 or 15 minutes. Sometimes we perceive a sensation of heaviness or tightness in chest pain that does not reach.
The attacks are triggered, usually by exercise (lifting weights, sports, sexual activity) or emotional stress and relieved by rest. They can also be triggered by extreme cold or heavy meals.
Feelings of anxiety or impending death.
Angina is a symptom, not a disease. It is the direct result of the lack of blood to the heart muscle (ischemia). When one tries, the heart needs more oxygen to work harder. When the coronary arteries are affected and can not adjust to increased demand for blood, the heart nerves transmit pain messages to the brain urgent warning. The referred pain or radiating pain occurs because the brain, confusion, feeling the impulses from nearby locations such as the arms, neck or jaw. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 5th, 2010
In this section we address the most common forms of allergy to medications, knowing that other reactions are not described in the topic.
1. HIVES
Urticaria is characterized by rash of welts variable size and location, with an evolution of 24-48 hours. In most cases is associated with angioedema (angioneurotic edema or Quincke), instead of causing itching sensation of weight or tension, and deformation of the face.
Medications that cause allergic urticaria:
ACTH. Acetylsalicylic acid. Aminoglycosides. Amoxicillin. Local anesthetics (FOR group). Anovulatory. Tricyclic antidepressants. Barbiturates. Benzodiazepines. Bleomycin. Calcitonin. Captopril. Carbamazepine. Cephalosporins. Cyclophosphamide. Cis-platinum. Clindamycin. Clonidine. Chloramphenicol. Iodinated contrast. Daunorubicin. Coumadin. Diphenylhydantoin. Digital. Dipyrone. Mercurial diuretics. Doxorubicin. Ergotamine. Streptodornase. Streptokinase. Ethambutol. Etilclorovinol. Ethosuximide. Ethylenediamine. Phenothiazines. Heparin. Chloral hydrate. Indomethacin. Insulin. Isoniazid. L-asparaginase. Levamisole. Meprobamate. Methaqualone. Metoclopramide. Metronidazole. Miconazole. Naproxen. Nitrofurantoin. Penicillins. Pentazocine. Piperazine. Polymyxin B. Procainamide. Procarbazine. Propylthiouracil. Propranolol. Quinidine. Quinine. Ranitidine. Rifampicin. Whole blood. Sera. Sulfonamides. Tetraciclinas.Tiabendazol.Tiazidas. Tragacanth. TSH. Vaccines. Vancomicina.Vitamina B12. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 4th, 2010
There are several types of reactions after insect bites, sometimes with similar clinical manifestations, so it is good to know they could be differentiated apply the right treatment to each type of reaction.
The reactions can be divided into 3 groups:
* No immune.
* Immunologic.
* No defined mechanism.
1. Immunological reactions:
Are responses of tissues to the venom components with a high power drug and enzyme. These reactions usually appear between 24 and 48 hours after the bite. They are presented with a swelling around the site of the bite of a smaller diameter of 10 cm., Pain more or less strong depending on the site of the bite (higher in the limbs). Reactions can be local or systemic mild. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 3rd, 2010
The usual dose is 3 pellets 3 or 4 times a day. The granules are left under the tongue until it is diluted. External applications of the tincture should be diluted in sterile water. If symptoms persist or worsen medical consultation.
Contusions and hematomas. 30 CH Arnica helps relieve pain and inflammation that occurs after a fall or blow.
Wounds, abrasions and lacerations. Calendula 30 CH can be used to help heal the wound and prevent infection. Calendula as a tincture can be diluted in water and used to clean a wound. When the wound has occurred somewhere with numerous nerve endings, like the tip of the fingers, Hypericum 30 CH relieve pain and soothe inflammation.
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Tags: abrasions and lacerations, burned skin, Burns, hematomas, periosteum, prevent damage, tissues
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March 3rd, 2010
Become victims of dog bites should be controlled in the blood from the wound and clean up the damaged area with water for the animals salivate. Wash the wound gently with soap and water for five minutes, rinse, dry and covered with a sterile bandage. Most cases of dog bites requires a complaint to the health center.
This is to identify the animals and see if it shows signs of rabies. If someone is infected by rabies, the disease can be fatal. Please identify the animal for observation, will have to carry rabies vaccines. Symptoms of rabies may appear from 10 days to 2 years after the bite. Even if small, check with your doctor to see if you need extra care and assess the risk of infection, tetanus or rabies.
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March 2nd, 2010
Bleeding occurs in a pulsatile output of bright red blood, if an artery is damaged, or out of dark red blood if a vein is damaged in this case being continuous blood flow.
Hemorrhage caused by a serious injury should be treated immediately in an emergency center. After requesting urgent medical assistance, raise the injured area above your heart (keep the victim lying down, if the wound is in the lower body) covers the damaged area with a cloth (or hands if you do not have cloth) and tightly pressed area for 10 minutes at least, until help arrives unsolicited or while transporting the victim to an emergency center. If the pressure and raising the injured area reduces bleeding not, click on one of the main points of pressure to help control the emission of blood. As a last resort, apply a tourniquet. Incorrect use of a tourniquet can cause irreparable damage to nerves and blood vessels in the affected area.
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Tags: Bleeding Wounds, blood vessels, bright red blood, emergency center, emission of blood, First Aid, urgent medical assistance
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March 1st, 2010
First aid kit is a different color canvas, ideal to carry everything you need to take the field of sports, travel, ….
- The ability to purchase full or empty
- Size: 11 x 17 x 34.5 cm.
First aid kit contents and coach
- 1 Tube Guedel No. 2
- Nasal Tampons
- Ironman Spenco Blister pads 3.5 grams
- 1 Mad frozen 250g
- 2 Cremy gel 7g
- 2 Mad higher form of exercise 7gr
- 1 Skin lube 60g
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February 27th, 2010
The characteristics of drowning are indicated by the inability to breathe, cough or speak and bruising of the lips, nails or skin. He asked the victim if she drowns. If you can not breathe, cough or speak, begin the Heimlich maneuver if you’ve prepared for it.
1. Stand in the back of the drowning person.
2. Put your arms around the lower chest of the victim closes his hand into a fist and hold it tightly with the other.
3. Place the thumb of the hand in a fist against the victim’s abdomen slightly above the navel and below the rib cage.
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February 26th, 2010
The shocks are characterized by loss of consciousness, stiffening the body by uncontrollable jerking movements and sometimes loss of urinary control and evacuation.
The procedure is: take the victim’s body when it is falling, let it carefully on the floor and put his head to one side.
Remove any objects placed around the victim to avoid damage, do not hold or try to stop the spasms of the victim. Do not put anything into his mouth to avoid biting the tongue, it can hurt you.
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Tags: loss of consciousness, loss of urinary, procedure, Shock
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