Brief overview Factors influencing COPD life expectancy: one-second capacity (FEV1), nicotine use, worsening of the disease (exacerbation), age, concomitant diseases. Stage 4 life expectancy: depends on many factors such as lung function, physical condition, and behavior of the COPD patient. BODE index: assessment of COPD life expectancy, body mass index (BMI), lung function (FEV1), shortness … COPD Life Expectancy: Factors Influencing
Brief overview Marfan syndrome Diagnosis: A suspected diagnosis usually results from the findings of the physical examination; genetic testing is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Prognosis: Life expectancy is often normal nowadays, but regular check-ups, especially with a cardiologist, are very important. Symptoms: Changes in the heart, especially dilatation of the aorta, changes in the … Marfan Syndrome: Symptoms, Life Expectancy
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
Summary Still the multiple sclerosis must be investigated in its causes and healing chances. Even though the disease can be treacherous, an independent life is possible. This goes from the normal life expectancy up to the desire for children. Therapeutic efficiency is important in order to enable patients to enjoy a good quality of life … Summary | Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Many people associate multiple sclerosis with a life in a wheelchair. This can cause fear and is not completely incomprehensible. Because the multiple Sklerose is a neurological illness, which often already occurs in the young adult age and can impair the life of the patients strongly. That the multiple Sklerose is however versatile and a … Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Cause of multiple sclerosis Until today the cause of multiple sclerosis has not been thoroughly researched, only theories can be put forward. Relevant in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis are the so-called myelin sheaths. Like fatty tubes, these sheath the nerves in sections. The function of the myelin sheaths is to accelerate the transmission of … Cause of multiple sclerosis | Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Course of multiple sclerosis Depending on the patient, the course of multiple sclerosis can vary and can be more severe in some cases and milder in others. In the relapsing-remitting form (the most common form of multiple sclerosis), the symptoms decrease completely after the relapses. This is the most favorable course for the patient, as … Course of multiple sclerosis | Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy In terms of gender, multiple sclerosis affects women more often than men. This raises the question of whether pregnancy is also possible without complaints in cases of diagnosed multiple sclerosis. As already mentioned, the multiple Sklerose is not inherited to the child.Only the predisposition would be present, but it is not … Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy | Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
In the treatment of COPD, physiotherapy plays a very important role alongside drug treatment. Using various treatment methods, specially trained physiotherapists try to strengthen the patient’s respiratory muscles, alleviate coughing attacks and mobilize solid bronchial mucus. This should optimize the effect of the medication and help the patient to better deal with the disease in … Physiotherapy COPD
