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EMS Pharmacology: Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System …

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2018

Drugs that Affect the Cardiovascular System The heart is made up of many interconnected branching fibers that form the walls of the 2 atria and 2 ventricles. Some of these fibers are capable of, and responsible for, conducting electrical impulses while other fibers are mainly responsible for muscle contraction. These specialized fibers are nourished through a vast network of blood vessels known as the coronary vasculature. Medications that affect these fibers are classified by their specific effect on the tissue. Cardiac glycosides are naturally occurring plant substances that have characteristic effects on the cardiac muscle. These specific compounds contain a carbohydrate molecule (sugar). When this molecule is combined with water, it is converted into a simple sugar plus 1 or more active substances. Glycosides may actually work by blocking certain ionic pumps in the cellular membrane. This action, indirectly increases the calcium concentration reaching the contractile proteins. A key cardiac glycoside is digoxin (Lanoxin); it is used to treat heart failure and to treat certain types of tachycardias. Digitalis glycosides can affect the heart in 3 distinctive ways: Many patients that take cardiac glycoside medication may develop side effects at one time or another due to the relatively small therapeutic … Continue reading →

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My Struggle With Eye Eczema & My Miracle Cream. | Lux Life …

Posted: Published on April 7th, 2018

This is a bit of a different post from me today, and is quite a personal one and something I'm really self-conscious and sensitive about. It's going to be very long, and have some really gross photos towards the end. But I hope you'll continue reading, because I hope that someone out there will be able to help me somehow, or will know someone who can help me. I've had eczema for as long as I can remember. There isn't a time where I can't remember having it. When I was younger I would always get it under my knees and in the inside of my elbows, and I had to bathe in E45emollient. It would usually strike during Autumn and Winter when the heating came on and cold weather arrived, and for some reason when I was a child seawater also flared it up (thankfully I seemed to grow out of this!). Anyway, nothing has ever really worked for it, I've always had to just bear with it and let it run its course until it went down by itself. Although the bath emollient worked, the E45 cream has never worked, and I feel as though I've tried every … Continue reading →

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Treating RRMS – National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Posted: Published on April 6th, 2018

Modifying the Disease Course The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than a dozen medications for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS. One medication is approved for primary progressive MS and one is approved for secondary progressive MS. In addition, several are approved for individuals who have experienced their first neurological symptoms called clinically isolated syndrome known as CIS. Research has shown that all the MS medications can Years of research suggest that starting one of these medications soon after the diagnosis of MS is the most effective way to manage the MS disease process. These MS medications modify the MS disease course and are also known as disease-modifying treatments (DMT). Of these medications, most are self- injected - (Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Extavia, Glatopa 20 mg and 40 mg, Glatiramer Acetate 20 mg and 40 mg, Plegridy, and Rebif). Three are by mouth (Aubagio, Gilenya and Tecfidera), and four are infusions (Lemtrada, Novantrone, Ocrevus, and Tysabri). Novantrone is FDA-approved for people with worsening relapsing-remitting MS (worsening in between relapses) and those with secondary progressive MS (started with relapses but are now worsening with no or few relapses). This DMT is used infrequently due to serious side effects … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease Medication | Parkinson’s Disease

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

HOME UNDERSTANDING PARKINSON'S Living with Parkinson's A number of medications are available for the management of both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). All of them are directed at easing symptoms and improving quality of life. At this time, no cure or disease-modifying therapy -- one that stops or slows disease progression -- has been proven. Significant work is ongoing in this area, though, as well as in the development of improved medications for motor symptoms and expanded options for non-motor symptoms. (Read more on the Therapies in Development page and visit the Recently Approved Therapies page to see which drugs have reached market in the last few years.) Drugs for motor symptoms primarily target tremor, stiffness and slowness while those for non-motor symptoms focus on the associated symptoms (such as depression, sleep disturbances and low blood pressure) that may arise throughout the course of disease. To learn more about specific medications for motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, click on the tabs below. Medication treatments are tailored to each person's unique symptoms so there is no "one-size-fits all" approach. Most often, drug therapy is started when symptoms interfere with a person's ability to do what … Continue reading →

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

3/30/2018 8:06 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE 10:40 AM PT -- Arnold's people just told us the following ... the procedure was "to replace a pulmonic valve that was originally replaced due to a congenital heart defect in 1997. That 1997 replacement valve was never meant to be permanent and has outlived its life expectancy, so he chose to replace it yesterday through a less-invasive catheter valve replacement. During that procedure, an open-heart surgery team was prepared ... in case the catheter procedure was unable to be performed." The rep says Arnold's recovering from surgery and is in stable condition. His first words after waking up: "I'm back." Naturally. Arnold Schwarzenegger has undergone emergency open-heart surgery ... TMZ has learned. Sources connected to Arnold tell TMZ, the 70-year-old Schwarzenegger went to Cedars-Sinai Thursday for a catheter valve replacement. We're told the surgery is somewhat experimental and he developed complications. Doctors were prepared in case the catheter valve replacement failed ... and quickly decided Arnold needed emergency open-heart surgery, which we're told lasted several hours. This is not the first time Arnold has gone under the knife for heart surgery. He had an aortic valve replaced in 1997. At the time doctors didn't … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Surgery – University of California, San Francisco …

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

Outstanding Multidisciplinary Clinical Care, Pioneering Research, Educational Excellence Cardiac Surgery is one of three sections within the Division of AdultCardiothoracic Surgery.The programwas established fifty years ago byLeon Goldman, M.D.,the then chair of the Department of Surgery and the father of the CaliforniaSenator Dianne Feinstein.Dr. Goldman recruited the lateBenson Roe, M.D.to join the faculty and establish a division for Cardiothoracic Surgery, a new subspecialty at the time.Dr. Roe's pioneering work continued through the leadership ofScot Merrick, M.D., a recent chief of the division, and now through the current interim chief,Jasleen Kukreja, M.D., M.P.H. The Division has a fully accredited ACGME training program in cardiothoracic surgery that consists of rotations in adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgeryand thoracic surgery.Our executive team, management staff and academic and clinical staff arededicatedto serving our community, our faculty, and our academic colleague and we pride ourselves in surgical excellence and patient care. UCSF Medical Center earned a high performance rating the highest rating possible for lung cancer surgery, aortic value surgery, heart bypass surgery, and treatment of heart failure and COPDin theU.S. News & World Report2017-2018 Best Hospitals survey. The survey evaluated data from more than 4,500 hospitals. More here: Cardiac Surgery - University of California, … Continue reading →

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Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes heart surgery | Film | The …

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

Arnold Schwarzenegger had heart surgery in Los Angeles on Thursday, his representative has confirmed. The former California governor and Terminator actor underwent surgery to replace a pulmonic valve, a spokesman, Daniel Ketchell, said in a statement. Schwarzenegger originally had the valve replaced in 1997 to counter a congenital heart defect. Ketchell said Thursdays operation was a planned procedure to replace that same valve. That 1997 replacement valve was never meant to be permanent and has outlived its life expectancy, so he chose to replace it yesterday through a less-invasive catheter valve replacement, Ketchell said. The spokesman claimed Schwarzeneggers first words upon waking from the operation were Im back. The celebrity news website TMZ had reported early on Friday that Schwarzenegger had undergone emergency open-heart surgery, sparking a wave of news coverage, but Ketchell said that although an open-heart surgery team had attended the operation, they were only there as a precaution. They frequently are in these circumstances, in case the catheter procedure was unable to be performed, Ketchell said. Governor Schwarzeneggers pulmonic valve was successfully replaced. Schwarzenegger, 70, was 49 when he had his first heart surgery. Choosing to undergo open-heart surgery when I never felt sick was the hardest … Continue reading →

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Concussion (Traumatic Brain Injury) – webmd.com

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

Articles OnConcussion Concussion Concussion The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin concutere, which means "to shake violently." According to the CDC, between 2001 and 2009, an estimated 173,285 people under age 19 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for concussions related to sports and recreation activities. Other causes include car and bicycle accidents, work-related injuries, falls, and fighting. How can you tell if you have had a concussion? Is it always serious? And what should you do if you have a concussion? Here are answers to some important questions about concussions. As seen in countless Saturday morning cartoons, a concussion is most often caused by a sudden direct blow or bump to the head. The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you sustain a concussion, the impact can jolt your brain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to move around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, damage to the blood vessels, and injury to the nerves. The result? Your brain doesn't function normally. If you've suffered a concussion, vision … Continue reading →

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Alternative Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy | Puhua …

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of hereditary muscle diseases. MD results in weakening the skeletal muscles of body. The main traits of muscular dystrophy are progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and death of muscle cells and tissue. Muscular dystrophy has many sub-types, and most are multiple-system disorders, presenting as manifestation in body systems, such as heart, nervous system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, etc. Thus, many signs and symptoms may occur, including: Progressive muscular wasting; Muscle weakness; Calf deformation; Drooping eyelids; Poor balance; Progressive crippling; Walking difficulty; Frequent falls; Wadding gait; Respiratory difficulty; Scoliosis; Incontinence, etc. Our stem cell therapy for muscular dystrophy can potentially bring improvements such as The stem cell treatment can slow down the loss of muscle mass and relieve the symptoms. However it is important to remember that the treatment is not a cure and it cannot eliminate the underlying cause of muscle fiber loss. Thus, improvements are not permanent and will last for a certain period of time depending on how fast the disease is progressing. Upon receiving your medical information our doctors can give you additional guidance regarding your/your relatives particular condition. Read more: Alternative Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy | … Continue reading →

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Cardiology and Cardiac Pharmacology

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2018

About Conference Conference Seriesllc Ltd.is inviting all participants across the globe to attend 6th Global Experts Meeting on Cardiology and Cardiac Nursing on October 22-23, 2018 Osaka, Japan. This event will bring together world-class professors, scientists and cardiologists to discussCardiac imaging, Coronary artery diseases, Cardiac biomarkers, Echocardiogram/Echocardiography, Transesophageal echocardiography, Stress echocardiography, Three-dimensional echocardiography, Pediatric echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiomyopathy and Myocardium.Cardiac Nursingis designed to provide diverse and current education that will keep Nursing professionals a breast of the issues affecting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The conference will be organized around the theme "Advancing into the Future of Heart Science. Global Cardiac Nursing 2018aims to provide an opportunity to share knowledge, expertise along with unparalleled networking opportunities between a large number of medical professionals like Directors, Heads, Deans, Professors, Scientists, Researchers,Cardiologists, Founders and Employees of the related companies, Associations, Organizations, Laboratory members and Young researchers working in the field of nuclear cardiology & echocardiography treatment. This conference mainly focuses on spreading the awareness about challenges in this fields and how to prevent and manage the techniques of Cardiac Imaging,Cardiology and Cardiac nursing. Conference Series llc Ltd.Organizes 300+ conferences, 500+workshops and 200+symposiums on Clinical, Medicine, Nursing, cardiology diagnosis workshops, … Continue reading →

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