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Symptoms of acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitisMain symptoms The main symptoms of cough bronchitis are: Cough Viral infection Breathing difficulty Fever Chest pain Tiredness Allergy Smoking
Getting your results Electrocardiogram
ElectrocardiogramAn ECG recording machine will usually show your heart rhythm and electrical activity as a graph displayed electronically or printed on to paper. For an ambulatory ECG, the ECG machine will store the information about your heart electronically, which can be accessed by a doctor when the test is complete. It's not always possible for you to be given
Introduction Kidney transplant
Kidney transplant A kidney transplant is the transfer of a healthy kidney from one person into the body of a person who has little or no kidney function. The main role of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood and convert them to urine. If the kidneys lose this ability, waste products can build up, which is potentially life-threatening.
Risks Kidney transplant
Kidney transplantAlthough rates of serious complications have fallen sharply in the last few decades, kidney transplants – like any other type of surgery – are not risk-free. The risks of a kidney transplant include: risks related to the procedure itself risks related to the use of immunosuppressant medications (which reduce the activity of your immune system)
What are the risks to my baby of being born early? Premature labour
Premature labourBabies born before full term (before 37 weeks) are vulnerable to problems associated with being born premature. The earlier in the pregnancy a baby is born, the more vulnerable they are. Babies are considered 'viable' at 24 weeks of pregnancy – this means it's possible for them to survive being born at this stage. Babies born this early need
How one should measure arterial pressure Hypertensive disorder
Hypertensive disorderArterial pressure should be measured while the patient is lying down, and after they have rested for several minutes. The patient must feel calm and relaxed. Arterial pressure is measured by using an apparatus called a sphygmomanometer or a blood pressure meter, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.
Causes of secondary hypertension Hypertensive disorder
Hypertensive disorderHypertension caused by kidney disease Diseases of the kidney parenchyma These diseases represent 3-4 % of adults suffering from hypertension. All forms of parenchymal damage to the kidney can be accompanied by arterial hypertension. These forms include: Chronic glomerulonephritis. Usually, patients suffering from this condition have
Introduction Delayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculationDelayed ejaculation Delayed ejaculation (male orgasmic disorder) is classed as either: experiencing a significant delay before ejaculation being unable to ejaculate at all, even though the man wants to and his erection is normal You may have delayed ejaculation if: you experience a repeated and unwanted delay before ejaculation lasting for 30
Classification Cardiac insufficiency
Cardiac insufficiencyThe functional classification of cardiac insufficiency There are many cardiac insufficiency classifications being used. These classifications are used in order to help with a better understanding of the different stages and the treatment of the various stages. Here, two of the most common classifications will be described: The first classification
When CT scans are used CT scan
CT scanCT scans can produce detailed images of many structures inside the body, including the internal organs, blood vessels and bones. They can be used to: diagnose conditions – including damage to bones, injuries to internal organs, problems with blood flow, strokes and cancer guide further tests or