With circulatory disorders, many people suffer from cold hands and feet. The fact that behind it, however, serious diseases can hide, is often not aware of those affected. A visit to the doctor to clarify the cause is therefore useful and advisable. Cold limbs are often a sign of arterial circulatory disorders, and these must … Circulatory Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
For the undisturbed function of the heart, in addition to a healthy valve apparatus and a functional musculature, the undisturbed supply of the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients is a decisive prerequisite. If this supply to the heart muscle is disturbed, the function of the heart is also impaired. The coronary vessels play a … Causes and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Angina Pectoris
Definition The X-ray examination of the thorax (medical term: thorax), usually referred to as X-ray thorax, is a frequently performed standard examination. It is used to assess various organs such as the lungs, heart or ribs. For this purpose, the thorax is x-rayed with a relatively small amount of X-rays and pictures are taken. During … X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Preparation for the examination Before the actual examination, the upper body must usually be undressed. Any kind of jewelry on the upper body should also be removed. Shortly before the chest X-ray is taken, the staff leaves the room where the X-ray is performed. The image itself then only takes a few milliseconds. Afterwards, the … Preparation for the examination | X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Is the radiation exposure dangerous? The radiation exposure from a chest X-ray is relatively low and comparable to the radiation exposure from a transatlantic flight. Therefore, the examination is usually not directly dangerous. Nevertheless, the possible benefits should always be weighed against the potential damage. Superfluous and too frequent X-rays should be avoided, as otherwise … Is the radiation exposure dangerous? | X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Products Dexbrompheniramine was included in combination with pseudoephedrine in sustained-release dragées. It was approved in many countries in 1974. Disofrol is out of commerce. Structure and properties Dexbromopheniramine (C16H19BrN2, Mr = 319.2 g/mol) is an enantiomer of brompheniramine. Brompheniramine is brominated pheniramine, which is present in many countries in combination with other active ingredients in … Dexbrompheniramine
Cor pulmonale is the term used to describe enlargement of the right heart due to pressure from lung disease. A distinction is made between an acute and a chronic form. The main symptoms are exercise-induced shortness of breath and lack of exercise capacity. What is cor pulmonale? The term cor pulmonale comes from Latin and … Cor Pulmonale: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Who is constantly tired and always suffers from shortness of breath, should in any case visit his family doctor or a cardiologist. The symptoms could be based on a heart muscle weakness, also heart failure! Up to five percent of all people over 75 in Germany are affected by the disease. Heart failure – what … Frequently out of Breath: What the Heart could have to do with it
Consequential damages Since a brain abscess is a very invasive disease of the brain, 5-10% of patients die despite the best possible treatment. In particular, the increase in pressure in the skull can lead to life-threatening constrictions of the midbrain or the brain stem – both are parts of the brain that control vital processes. … Consequential damages | Brain abscess
Definition A brain abscess is an encapsulated inflammation in the brain. The capsule consists of newly formed tissue (granulation tissue), which is naturally formed during the defence against pathogens and the healing process. In the capsule, the existing cells are destroyed and pus is formed. Due to the inflammatory process, fluid is stored in the … Brain abscess
Examination with CTMRT A brain abscess can be easily distinguished from other diseases of the brain in CT (computed tomography) or MRT (magnetic resonance imaging). The imaging of the capsule is very impressive and can often be identified perfectly as a brain abscess. In the CT image, which is usually performed with a contrast medium, … Examination with CTMRT | Brain abscess
Heart disease is steadily increasing and is one of the leading causes of death in Germany. Whether someone falls ill depends very much on family predisposition and lifestyle. What is heart disease? Heart diseases include all clinical pictures of the heart muscle that have an influence on the heart’s activity. Physicians distinguish between functional and … Heart Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
