Atherosclerosis Introduction Hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, is a common disorder. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard structures called plaques. Over time, these plaques can...
Basics of ECG Introduction The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a representation of the electrical events of the cardiac cycle. Each event has a distinctive waveform, the study of which can lead to greater insight into a patient’s cardiac pathophysiology. It is a...
Swine flu Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by a type of Influenza virus (H1N1). This infection can range from asymptomatic infection to mild viral flu to severe, complicated diseases requiring hospitalization. Children, pregnant females and elderly patients...
Diabetes and Exercise Physical activity plays an important role in diabetes management. Regular exercise along with dietary management and medications improves quality of life of diabetic patient and delays complications related to high blood sugar. What is physical...
