Nutrition – Facts | Health | Definition Terms
NUTRITION. Food is comprised of nutrients that are classified by their role in the body: the energy-yielding macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat), the essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and water), and numerous … Continue reading
Hypothermia – Risk Factors and Prevention
Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 35°C. Along with coagulopathy and acidosis, hypothermia belongs to the lethal triad of trauma victims requiring critical care. The drop in … Continue reading
VARICOSE VEINS
Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description Varicose veins, also called varicosities, are mostly often on the legs, although they can be found in other parts of the body. Mostly they appear as lumpy, winding vessels just below the surface of the skin. There are three types of veins – Superficial veins that are just beneath the surface of the skin. Deep veins that are large blood vessels found deep inside muscles. Perforator veins that connect the superficial veins to the deep veins. The superficial veins are the blood vessels most often affected by varicose veins and are the veins seen by eye when the varicose condition have developed. The inside of veins have valves that open and close in response to blood flow. When the left ventricle of the heart pushes blood into the aorta, it produces high pressure pulse of heartbeat and pushes blood throughout the body. Between heartbeats, there are periods of low pressure. During these low pressure periods, blood in the veins are affected by gravity and turns to flow downward. The valves in the veins prevent this from happening. Varicose veins … Continue reading
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy Definition Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. It is a freezing substance or … Continue reading
Exercise Therapy
Exercise Therapy Definition Exercises is physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body. Exercise is utilized to improve health, … Continue reading
Coronary Heart Disease – Diagnosis and Treatments
Coronary Heart Disease Methods of Diagnosis Your healthcare provider diagnoses coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, or results from the following tests. … Continue reading
