Definition Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart disease in which there is an opening in the wall (the atrial septum) between the heart’s two upper chambers (the right and left atria). An ASD is one of the defects referred to as “a hole in the heart.” Normally, the …
Read More »Glandular Fever – Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Diagnosis.
What is Glandular Fever? Glandular fever is an infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). It is also called Infectious Mononucleosis and sometimes the ‘kissing disease’. It is an infectious disease that is spread by close person-to-person contact. It causes symptoms similar to influenza (the flu) that vary in …
Read More »Febrile Seizures – Symptoms, Pathophysiology, and Diagnosis.
What is febrile seizures? A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that’s caused by a fever. The fever is often from an infection. Febrile seizures occur in young, healthy children who have normal development and haven’t had any neurological symptoms before. It can be frightening when your child …
Read More »Atrial flutter – Causes, Types, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Atrial flutter is a type of heartbeat problem (arrhythmia) that usually causes a fast heart rate. This fast rate is caused by changes in the electrical system of your heart. Normally, the heart beats in a strong, steady rhythm. In atrial flutter, a problem with the heart’s electrical system …
Read More »Dementia – Overview, Complications, and Treatment.
Overview Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life. It isn’t a specific disease, but several diseases can cause dementia. Though it generally involves memory loss, memory loss has different causes. Having memory …
Read More »Deafblindness – Overview, Risk Factors, and Management.
Overview Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person’s ability to communicate, access information and get around. It’s also sometimes called “dual sensory loss” or “multi-sensory impairment”. A deafblind person won’t usually be totally deaf and totally blind, but both senses will be reduced enough …
Read More »Palmar Hyperhidrosis – Description, Management, and Prevention.
Description Excessive, uncontrollable sweating of the hands or palms, is called palmar hyperhidrosis. This medical condition is an extremely stressful, embarrassing, and confidence-wrecking problem. From ruined paperwork to slippery handshakes, sweaty palms can negatively impact your social life, education, and career. It’s proven and published that palmar hyperhidrosis has the most …
Read More »Pericarditis – Types, Causes and Treatment
Definition Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium. It is usually acute – it develops suddenly and may last up to several months. The condition usually clears up after 3 months, but sometimes attacks can come and go for years. When you have pericarditis, the membrane around your heart is …
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