Brief overview Symptoms: severe pain in the left chest area/behind the sternum, shortness of breath, feeling of oppression/anxiety; especially in women: Feeling of pressure and tightness in the chest, discomfort in the upper abdomen, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Causes and risk factors: Mostly blood clots blocking a coronary vessel; high blood pressure, high … Heart Attack: Symptoms, Signs
Coronary heart disease (CHD): Description. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious disease of the heart that causes circulatory problems in the heart muscle. The reason for this is narrowed coronary arteries. These arteries are also called “coronary arteries” or “coronaries”. They surround the heart muscle in the form of a ring and supply it … What is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
The exercises against a cardiac insufficiency should help to positively influence the course of the disease and make the patient more resilient again. Exercises have good effects in terms of improved oxygen uptake, endurance, strength, peripheral circulation and thus also on the patient’s overall quality of life. It is important to consider the individual fitness … Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Exercises for at home For exercises that can be done from home, light endurance exercises and gymnastic exercises are particularly suitable. During the execution of the exercise, it is important to keep the pulse within the permitted range to avoid overexertion. 1) Running on the spot Start running slowly on the spot. Make sure that … Exercises for at home | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Endurance training – what needs to be considered During endurance training it is important to carry out an individual analysis of the performance of each patient, as the heart must not be overloaded. A first classification is made based on the NYHA classification, but above all the individual maximum achievable oxygen uptake (VO2peak) plays a … Endurance training – what needs to be considered | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Summary All in all, the exercises for cardiac insufficiency represent an important component of the therapy and are essential for increasing the patient’s resilience. Through regular training, many patients can increase their endurance and thus perform more everyday tasks again. As a result, the patients feel better overall and experience an increase in their quality … Summary | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is part of the examination spectrum of nuclear medicine. Its purpose is to assess metabolism and thus function in various organ systems. This is made possible by means of a radiopharmaceutical administered to the patient, the distribution of which in the body is made visible in the form of cross-sectional … Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Antithrombin deficiency is a congenital hereditary disease. It increases the likelihood of thrombosis occurring. The deficiency also causes a decrease in concentration as well as activity. What is antithrombin deficiency? Congenital antithrombin deficiency was first described by Olav Egeberg in 1965. Antithrombin is a glycoprotein that has an inhibitory effect on blood clotting. It is … Antithrombin Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Calories is the unit of value used to measure the energy content in food. This energy is converted by the human body. Excessive or insufficient intake of calories can lead to serious physical ailments and diseases. What are calories? In developed countries, the disease consequences of excessive calorie intake are more common. In addition to … Calories: Function & Diseases
Due to the lack of muscular support and possible anatomical peculiarities, the head of the shoulder leaves its socket even under light stress. In this case, the reduction can usually be performed by the patient himself. In the case of traumatic dislocations, the shoulder head must be reduced by a doctor. Imaging procedures rule out … Physiotherapy after a shoulder dislocation
Physiotherapy/strengthening exercises after a shoulder dislocation Physiotherapy begins after immobilization and the doctor’s approval. First, the joint is mobilized slowly and painlessly, the tissue is loosened from adhesions and the mobility of the shoulder blade is trained. After a few weeks, targeted strengthening can then take place. This is particularly important in the case of … Physiotherapy/strengthening exercises after a shoulder dislocation | Physiotherapy after a shoulder dislocation
Reduction after shoulder dislocation In the case of a shoulder dislocation, it is important to reduce the joint as quickly as possible. This is usually done conservatively. There are two main reduction procedures. Reduction according to Arlt and Hippocrates. In Arlt reduction, the patient sits on a chair with the arm hanging down over the … Reduction after shoulder dislocation | Physiotherapy after a shoulder dislocation