Unstable angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is an insufficiency in the amount of blood that reaches the heart. It has an irregular pattern, thus its onset is unpredictable. It can be differentiated from stable angina that has a usual pattern of severity and onset, such as strenuous activity, but can […]
Unstable Angina: First Aid Management Read More »
Dry drowning is a medical emergency that occurs when an individual is drowning whilst is not immersed in water leading to unable to extract oxygen from the air. Dry drowning is a medical emergency that may seem unusual to most people as it is drowning whilst not immersed in water. When a person hears the
First Aid Management: Dry Drowning Read More »
It is typical to develop complications of acute myocardial infarction: disturbances are classified as ischemic, mechanical, arrhythmic, embolic, or inflammatory. It is not unusual to develop complications of acute myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is the irreversible necrosis of the heart muscle due to prolonged ischemia. It simply means that a part of the heart muscle
Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction Read More »
The Chain of Survival is about a series of critical interventions, coordinated roles and responsibilities that can help improve chances of survival and recovery The Chain of Survival is a metaphor for the elements of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) systems concept. It is a series of critical interventions, coordinated roles and responsibilities. A strong
Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency that occurs when the heart undergoes through much damage leaving it unable to efficiently pump and supply blood to body. Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency that occurs when the heart itself undergoes significant damage. This causes the heart to be unable to efficiently pump resulting to inadequate supply
Caffeine overdose occurs when an individual takes in more than the recommended amount of caffeine, which is estimated at typically 200 to 300 mg per day. Caffeine overdose occurs when an individual takes in more than the recommended amount of caffeine. In a day, the normal or recommended amount of caffeine is estimated at typically 200
First Aid for Caffeine Overdose Read More »
Bradycardia means that the heart is beating less than 60 times a minute or slower than normal, which can be caused by a problem with heart’s electrical system. Bradycardia means that the heart is beating is slower than normal. In healthy individuals, normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute while resting, thus when
Bradycardia: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment Read More »
Birth control pill overdose occurs when an individual takes more than the recommended dosage of birth control pills designed to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills occurs when an individual takes more than the recommended dosage of birth control pills. These birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives, are typically prescription medications designed to prevent pregnancy.
Birth Control Pills Overdose Read More »
Beta blockers overdose occurs when an individual ingests more than the recommended dosage of beta blockers, medications used to treat high blood pressure. Beta blockers overdose occurs when an individual ingests more than the recommended dosage of beta blockers. Beta blockers are prescription medications used to treat high blood pressure. Apart from high blood pressure, beta
Beta Blockers Overdose Read More »
Angina, more simply known as chest pain, occurs when there is a decrease in the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart. Many people easily confuse angina with ‘heart attack’. The main difference is that: in angina, there is only a temporary reduction in blood supply to certain parts of the heart but there is
Don’t Mistake Angina with a Heart Attack Read More »
