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Cardiomyopathy Symptoms, Types, Treatment & Prognosis

Posted: Published on November 5th, 2018

What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is diseased heart muscle that cannot function (contract) adequately. Cardiomyopathy results in the failure of the heart muscle to meet the needs of the body for oxygen rich blood and removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products. There are many causes of cardiomyopathy, but the end result is a heart that is weak and cannot maintain a normal ejection fraction or cardiac output. The heart is an electrically-innervated, muscular pump that pushes blood throughout the body through blood vessels. A specialized group of cells located in the upper chamber (atrium) of the heart, acts as a pacemaker that generates an electrical impulse. This impulse begins a sequential electrical stimulation of heart muscle that then contracts in a coordinated way. Accordingly, first the upper chamber of the heart is stimulated to contract and send blood into the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. There is a slight delay in the electrical signal that allows the ventricles to fill. Then the ventricles contract pumping blood throughout the body. Another slight delay then occurs, allowing blood to return to the upper chambers of the heart, refilling the heart for the next cycle. Cardiac output is a measurement of … Continue reading →

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UnityPoint Clinic Pediatric Cardiolgy

Posted: Published on November 5th, 2018

Benefits of UnityPoint Clinic Pediatric Cardiology Your child's heart deserves the very best care with a doctor you can trust. Pediatric Cardiologist Dilli Bhurtel and his highly skilled care team work together to make sure your son or daughter receives the highest quality and most compassionate care possible. Our patient-centered, team-based approach means we're able to coordinate virtually everything your child needs including tests, surgeries, advanced clinical procedures and rehabilitation - to keep their heart healthy and strong. Pediatric cardiology is the care of children with congenital heart defects. These are heart conditions that have been present since the child's birth. Due to incomplete or abnormal development of the fetus' heart during early stages of pregnancy, congenital heart defects can occur. While congenital heart defects cannot be prevented and their cause is unknown, there are several advanced treatment options available for children of all ages. A pediatric cardiologist is a pediatrician who is an expert in detecting and treating cardiac problems and abnormalities in children. Since heart problems can be discovered before birth, evaluation and treatment may begin with the fetus. Pediatric cardiologists can also treat infants and adolescents. Pediatric cardiologists may specialize in different areas such as fetal cardiology, … Continue reading →

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Hormone Replacement Therapy – What You Need to Know

Posted: Published on November 4th, 2018

This material must not be used for commercial purposes, or in any hospital or medical facility. Failure to comply may result in legal action. What is it? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment for women who have low hormone levels, like a woman going through menopause. HRT is also called estrogen (es-tro-jin) replacement therapy or ERT. With HRT a woman takes estrogen, and often progestin (pro-jes-tin), to help the symptoms caused by low hormone levels in her body. What are hormones and how do they work? What are the reasons I may not have enough estrogen? What are the signs and symptoms of a low estrogen level? You can have physical and emotional changes when your estrogen level is low. Will HRT help these symptoms? You may choose to take HRT to help or prevent the symptoms of low estrogen. Hot flashes and night sweats will occur less often and may possibly go away if you take estrogen. Estrogen helps prevent vaginal dryness and thinning of the tissue inside the vagina. Your chances of breaking a bone are much lower if you take estrogen. HRT may also improve your mood and memory. HRT may reduce your risk of heart … Continue reading →

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Molecular Multi – 3formulas.com

Posted: Published on November 4th, 2018

Every dietary supplement user needs to develop a regimen that revolves around a COMPREHENSIVE MULTIVITAMIN. This is because multivitamins: THE MOLECULAR MULTI formulated by Bill Sardi is designed as a 4-capsules-a-day multivitamin. Cost-conscious consumers can take 2-capsules/day and still get more nutrients than most other multivitamins. THE MOLECULAR MULTI, 120 capsule bottle, a full 30-day supply, suggested retail price is $57.50. Buy 3 bottles and get 1 bottle free (total price $166.50 or $41.63 per bottle / $1.44 per day). Vitamin A Required for rhodopsin, the light-sensitive visual chemical at the back of the eyes. Deficiency may induce night blindness (often in cases of alcoholism and zinc deficiency). A shortage of vitamin A decreases immunity. This author notes he experienced the first two eye infections in his lifetime while taking high-dose vitamin D which competes w/vitamin A for storage in the liver; also experienced night vision problems. Co-supplementation with A & D resolved the problem. Vitamin A is necessary for the mucin layer of tear film on the surface of the eyes. While the research world searches for stem cell enhancers, vitamin A is necessary for stem cell production and goes overlooked. Beta carotene converts to vitamin A when consumed … Continue reading →

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Spinal Cord Injury Explained – Mad Spaz Club

Posted: Published on November 4th, 2018

Injury to the spinal cord can be caused by acute (sudden) or chronic (developing) trauma as well as medical conditions. Frequent causes of chronic compression injuries are herniated disks and primary or secondary tumors. Compromised blood perfusion, the delivery of nutritive arterial blood to capillary bed, as in anterior spinal cord syndrome can also be severely detrimental to spinal cord function. However the most damaging Spinal Cord Injury is one of acute trauma resulting in permanent paralysis. Traumatic spinal cord injury have been classified into five categories by the American Spinal Injury Association and the International Spinal Cord Injury Classification System: Spinal cord injury where no motor or sensory function remains in the sacral segments S4-S5. Spinal cord injury sensory but not motor function remains below the neurological level and includes the sacral segments S4-S5. Typically a transient phase and if the person recovers any motor function below the neurological level, theyare considered motor incomplete and classified C or D. Spinal cord injury where motor function remains below the neurological level and more than half of key muscles below the neurological level have a muscle grade of less than 3, which indicates active movement with full range of motion against … Continue reading →

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Care Manager – Tarrytown, NY | MHA

Posted: Published on November 3rd, 2018

The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA)is a community-based not-for-profit committed to recovery-focused mental health services through advocacy, community education and direct services. We are recognized as the leader in Westchester in providing person-centered services that involve collaborating with each individual to achieve his or her goals. MHA offers a range of treatment and support services that are person-centered, recovery-oriented, and individualized to promote recovery and wellness. MHA reaches out to families and individuals by providing services in their homes, nursing homes, homeless shelters and other community sites. Our staff support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making and collaboration. When possible we will utilize evidence-based practices; always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. We have an exciting new opportunity for aFull-TimeCare Manager. SUMMARY of DUTIES:Our Care Management Program helps individuals obtain the services they need, which may include seeing medical specialists, successfully transitioning from an inpatient hospital admission to another setting, and obtaining social supports such as housing. The Care Manager will deliver services to persons who reside in Westchester County and are referred by the regional health homes. The Care Manager will assess, … Continue reading →

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Embryonic stem cell – Wikipedia

Posted: Published on November 2nd, 2018

Embryonic stem cells (ES cells or ESCs) are pluripotent stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, an early-stage pre-implantation embryo.[1][2] Human embryos reach the blastocyst stage 45 days post fertilization, at which time they consist of 50150 cells. Isolating the embryoblast, or inner cell mass (ICM) results in destruction of the blastocyst, a process which raises ethical issues, including whether or not embryos at the pre-implantation stage should have the same moral considerations as embryos in the post-implantation stage of development.[3][4] Researchers are currently focusing heavily on the therapeutic potential of embryonic stem cells, with clinical use being the goal for many labs.[5] Potential uses include the treatment of diabetes and heart disease.[5] The cells are being studied to be used as clinical therapies, models of genetic disorders, and cellular/DNA repair. However, adverse effects in the research and clinical processes such as tumours and unwanted immune responses have also been reported.[6] Embryonic stem cells (ESCs), derived from the blastocyst stage of early mammalian embryos, are distinguished by their ability to differentiate into any cell type and by their ability to propagate. It is these traits that makes them valuable in the scientific/medical fields. ESC are also … Continue reading →

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Nine Things to Know About Stem Cell Treatments

Posted: Published on November 2nd, 2018

Stem cells have tremendous promise to help us understand and treat a range of diseases, injuries and other health-related conditions. Their potential is evident in the use of blood stem cells to treat diseases of the blood, a therapy that has saved the lives of thousands of children with leukemia; and can be seen in the use of stem cells for tissue grafts to treat diseases or injury to the bone, skin and surface of the eye. Important clinical trials involving stem cells are underway for many other conditions and researchers continue to explore new avenues using stem cells in medicine. There is still a lot to learn about stem cells, however, and their current applications as treatments are sometimes exaggerated by the media and other parties who do not fully understand the science and current limitations, and also by clinics looking to capitalize on the hype by selling treatments to chronically ill or seriously injured patients. The information on this page is intended to help you understand both the potential and the limitations of stem cells at this point in time, and to help you spot some of the misinformation that is widely circulated by clinics offering unproven treatments. … Continue reading →

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Mental Health – Orange County, Florida

Posted: Published on November 2nd, 2018

Mental Health and Homeless Issues Division The Orange County Mental Health and Homeless Division ensures that quality mental health services for individuals and families, children and adults, are available and accessible in this community. The division ensures that there are dedicated resources available through a network of community partners, providers and advocacy groups. Orange County continues to lead community conversations in a continuous effort to identify better solutions and stronger outcomes for those experiencing homelessness and mental health/behavioral needs. Community services in Orange County are provided by Aspire Health Partners, the designated community provider of public behavioral health and substance abuse services. Aspire offers inpatient crisis stabilization and follow up services such as case management, counseling, medication management and medication assistance. In partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families and Orange County Government, the Belvin Perry, Jr. Central Receiving Center (CRC) serves individuals engaged by local law enforcement who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. Orange County provides the leadership for Wraparound Orange, a federally supported project comprised of a community collaborative of partner agencies contracted to provide wraparound services to children, adolescents and young adults. Wraparound is a nationally recognized model, provides intensive care … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances | The Patient Guide to Heart …

Posted: Published on November 2nd, 2018

Your doctor usually can diagnose a cardiac rhythm disturbance based on your symptoms, medical history, risk factors, a physical exam, and with results from tests and procedures. During a physical examination, your doctor will check your heart rate and rhythm, together with your pulse. If your doctor believes you may have a cardiac rhythm disturbance, he or she likely will order anelectrocardiogram(EKG) for confirmation. There also is a more advanced version of an EKG where your doctor may ask you to wear an event (or Holter) monitor. This is a portable device that is the size of a smartphone or smaller and can be worn under clothing, similar to an exercise heart rate monitor. This device will relay information back to your doctor and identify any abnormal rhythms that might happen intermittently, but not all of the time. The monitor usually is worn for 24-48 hours to get the required information. Your doctor also may recommend one or more of the following: echocardiogram (echo), chest x-ray, blood tests, stress test, and coronary angiography. For more information on these tests, visit our common diagnostic tests page. If your family doctor discovers the heart rhythm problem, you likely will be referred to … Continue reading →

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