BETA BLOCKER – what is a beta blocker? Beta-blockers are also known as beta-adrenergic blockers. The medicine in this group is used to inhibit or stop the adrenergic response mediated through beta receptors. BETA-BLOCKERS TYPES – 1) NON-SELECTIVE – Propranolol, Sotalol, Pindolol, Labetalol, carvedilol. 2) CARDIOSELECTIVE– Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol, Betaxolol. BETA-BLOCKER […]
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HEART ATTACK Nowadays we hear a lot of news about young males or females suddenly collapsing and dying in the office or gym. It is time now that we should discuss what are the probable causes of these death and what should be done to prevent these untimely death. CAUSES OF HEART ATTACK IN YOUNG
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PERICARDIAL EFFUSION – The pericardium is the outer covering of the heart and the space between the heart and the pericardium is known as the pericardial sac. This space is usually filled with very little liquid, but due to some disease conditions, this space can get filled with excessive liquid, known as pericardial effusion. CAUSES
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MYOCARDITIS – Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle. MYOCARDITIS EPIDEMIOLOGY- More common in younger age group people and males are more prone to develop myocarditis. ETIOLOGY- It can be divided into three types which are – 1) Infectious, 2) Autoimmune, and 3) Drug-induced 1) INFECTIOUS – A) Bacteria- Beta hemolytic streptococci, staphylococcus, campylobacter
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BROKEN HEART SYNDROME CARDIOMYOPATHY- Broken heart syndrome is a type of cardiomyopathy that is also known as TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY. Broken Heart syndrome- Broken Heart Syndrome is an acute stress-induced cardiomyopathy that occurs in typically old age women mostly after emotional or physical stress. Broken heart syndrome symptoms- It presents with symptoms that include Investigation- Cardiac
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MITRAL STENOSIS: The Mitral valve is one of the four valves present in the human heart. The Mitral valve is situated between the left atrium and left ventricle. It functions by opening during diastole which helps in the forward movement of oxygenated blood from the left atrium into the left ventricle and during ventricular systole
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HYPERLIPIDEMIA Hyperlipidemia is also known as a high lipid level in the blood of a human being. It is becoming one of the common problems in many people around the world and a high level of lipid can lead to many types of cardiovascular problems. What is a lipid? Lipids are molecules that have the
HYPERTENSION Hypertension is increasingly affecting many people around the world. An increase in blood pressure affects many organs of the body which can lead to some serious health-related complications. WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY – 17th May We mostly see the blood pressure value written on the doctor’s note in the format of 120/80 mm of
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