The lungs are the most important part of the human body. Without them, we could not breathe or function. The lungs pass the oxygen and help to circulate it in the body. As lungs are vital to our body, we must take care of them and help them to function better. The...
After stroke and diagnosis, venous thromboembolism is the third most commonly vascular disease that affects millions of individuals around the world. It is medically represented by two events: Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) followed by Pulmonary Embolism (PE) – both...
Quality sleep is the need of everybody after a stressful and physically draining day. But not everyone can get a proper amount of sleep. According to the CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention), a minimum of 7 hours of sleep is necessary. But long hours are...
The heart is the most important organ of our body. It pumps blood all the time and makes sure that it reaches every part of the body. Failure of the heart can lead to serious risks and can even lead to death. Many such health risks are now being dealt with by many...
Belonging to the group of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema causes shortness of breath in the affected people. One of the essential components of the lungs that are damaged while people are suffering from emphysema is its air sacs, also referred...
Sharp throbbing pain in the chest is also a sign and symptom of pericardial effusion. This pain is usually accompanied by lowered blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting, nausea, swelling in arms and other varied symptoms. But what is pericardial effusion? What...
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